English is the key learning area where students develop knowledge, skills and understanding about English language and literature. At the core of the NSW K-6 English syllabus is an emphasis on language as a living phenomena – a resource for making meaning in real-life situations.
The outcomes and content of the English syllabus are organised into three strands:
- Talking and Listening
- Reading
- Writing
When students engage in English learning experiences they will develop the ability to talk, listen, read, view and write with purpose and confidence. They will develop knowledge of the ways in which language varies according to context, i.e. purpose, audience, channel of communication and content.