Language

The language of instruction at SWA is English. Indonesian is studied as the National Language and Chinese Mandarin as an important world language. Language is fundamental to learning and permeates the entire PYP. By learning language as well as learning about and through language, we nurture an appreciation of the richness of language and a love of literature.

There are three main Strands in language learning:

• Oral communication

• Written communication

• Visual communication

These communication strands are organized into Sub-Strands:

• Listening

• Speaking

• Reading

• Writing

• Viewing