Korean Continuers 2023 HSC exam pack

Students should:

• be prepared to communicate on a variety of topics relating to their personal world
• provide relevant details to address the questions in a way that engages with the examiner
• express ideas and opinions justifying their point of view by providing depth and insight in responses rather than short, prepared responses
• elaborate using a variety of vocabulary, phrases and expressions suitable to the question asked
• use a range of tenses to reflect on the past, present and future
• manipulate the language to fulfil the requirements of the question
• avoid repetition of the same vocabulary, phrases, expressions and grammatical structures
• be prepared to be interrupted by the examiner
• use Korean language to ask for repetition and/or clarification of the question.

In better responses, students were able to:

• speak clearly with excellent pronunciation, syntax, register and intonation
• answer the questions with minimal hesitation, allowing the conversation to flow at a good pace
• answer questions with relevant information and in some depth, for example, to communicate feelings, provide opinions and justify their responses
• address the requirements of the question
• elaborate on their responses without extra prompts from the examiner
• respond in full sentences, using compound and complex sentences
• use language structures and features effectively to enhance their responses, for example, ~에 있으면 ~하거나 ~를/을 해요. 하지만 ~해서 ~해야 했어요.
  ~은/는 ~지만 ~(ㅆ)어요.
• demonstrate excellent knowledge of a wide repertoire of vocabulary, such as, 싸우다, 찬성, 과외, 의학, 건축학, 기념, 희망, 건강, 계획
• accurately use tenses as required by the question
• use authentic and idiomatic expressions appropriately, for example, 말씀드린 것 처럼 (as I said), ~다고/라고 해요/생각했어요.
• use a range of linking suffix appropriately, for example, ~아서/어서/여서, ~으니까, ~는데. ~지만, ~고.

Areas for students to improve include:

• expanding the answers by providing detailed information and ideas rather than repeating the questions
• preparing for the third person’s opinion questions, for example, ~는/은 ~대해서 어떻게 생각해요?
• responding in full sentences and avoiding single word answers
• using a range of sentence endings and honorific expression, for example, ~해 드려요. 하셔요and different tense, for example, ~(ㅆ)어요, ~아/어요,. ~할 계획이에요, ~해 본적이 있어요.
• using the different Korean number systems appropriately, for example, 이 년 동안, 두시간 동안
• listening to the whole questions carefully instead of listening for one key word and guessing the answers
• being familiar with vocabulary related to the topics in the Korean Continuers Course, for example, 가족행사, 선물, 장래 희망, 건강, 계절, 숙제.

Students should:

• make notes in the Candidate’s Notes column on the right-hand side of the page
• read the question carefully and respond to all parts of the question
• support their responses with relevant evidence from the text
• transcribe their responses onto the lines using the space allocated beneath the question
• use the number of lines as an indication of the required length of the response
• support their responses with reference to relevant content and language, using their own words
• avoid translating the text as part of the response but rephrase with own words.

In better responses, students were able to:

• justify the reasons supported by the detailed reference to the text (Q4)
• summarise the main ideas of the speech concisely (Q6)
• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the changes of emotion with detailed reference to the text (Q8).

Areas for students to improve include:

• learning a wider range of vocabulary, for example, 운동화 sneakers (Q2), 전기차 electric car (Q4) and expressions, 쇼핑센터가 문을 열어요 the shopping centre will be opening (Q8)
• not writing all of the details with examples in the text for the summary question (Q6)
• providing detailed understanding of the changes of emotion (Q8).

Students should:

• read the title, questions and the whole text before responding
• use the lines or space beneath the question for the response
• support their responses with reference to content and language, using their own words
• write responses addressing the relevant details required by the question and avoiding repetition
• focus on key words in the question; for example, ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘explain’, ‘justify’ and respond in relation to the context of the text
• read the whole text in order to demonstrate understanding of relevant information and ideas
• identify the key issue(s) and provide examples to substantiate the response when asked to analyse or evaluate information
• draw a conclusion or justify a point of view using their own words
• provide main points or ideas when asked to summarise
• avoid providing a literal translation of the text
• use the dictionary appropriately to find the correct meaning of the word(s) or expressions in context.

In better responses, students were able to:

• explain the benefits and the problems of the proposal (Q9b,c)
• compare the usefulness of two opinions with detailed reference to the text (Q10c)
• analyse how content and language are used to express how the personality is revealed (Q9d) and how decisions are made from an emotional perspective (Q10d)
• draw conclusions from the text, supported by appropriate references and examples.

Areas for students to improve include:

• identifying the reasons for writing the letter (Q9a)
• answering questions in their own words instead of just translating the text
• learning the Korean expressions of the rhetorical questions and high modality words, for example, 절대로 never, 꼭 definitely (Q10d)
• including specific reference to content, language and language techniques where required.

Students should:

• respond to the question in relation to the text
• read the entire text in order to respond to the question
• use the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• demonstrate understanding of the whole text in the response, not just respond to questions asked
• focus on relevant information and key points raised in the text to respond to comments made, requests for advice, issues discussed, and observations made
• use the appropriate register throughout the response
• provide a creative and authentic response in relation to the text and question
• use a variety of vocabulary and expressions and a range of grammatical structures
• plan effectively to organise thoughts, paying attention to purpose, audience, context and the type of text required in question
• edit work to ensure clarity of the response.

In better responses, students were able to:

• respond to the important points to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the stimulus texts
• accurately write with a variety of structures and use authentic expressions
• demonstrate an excellent ability to organise and structure ideas and information logically and coherently.

Areas for students to improve include:

• addressing the important points from the stimulus texts
• elaborating on their responses creatively to meet the requirement(s) of the task
• organising information and ideas in a logical manner appropriate to the text type and language conventions.

Students should:

• address all parts of the question
• use the appropriate register and conventions of the text type
• commence and conclude appropriately
• use the correct tense for the requirements of the question
• sequence the response logically
• use the dictionary effectively by selecting vocabulary to suit the context
• proofread and edit work
• adhere to the suggested word length and write the response authentically and creatively.

In better responses, students were able to:

• write appropriately for the audience, purpose and context of the question with correct text type
• demonstrate understanding of syllabus grammar, vocabulary, and syntax
• organise their ideas in a coherent manner with the ability to link ideas logically

Areas for students to improve include:

• analysing the question thoroughly and writing effectively for the correct audience, purpose and context
• sequencing and structuring ideas and information coherently
• improving spelling and grammatical accuracy.