Home and abroad

Home and Living Environment

Discuss typical types of accommodation in Malaysia including apartments, kampung houses, and terraced houses.
Be familiar with Malay phrases to describe home furnishings, household chores, and rooms in a house.
Understand the aspect of family traditions and customs often found in a Malay home setting.
Evaluate the importance of hospitality in traditional Malay homes.

Services and Daily Routine

Describe a typical daily routine in the context of a Malay family, utilising time markers and verbs regularly used for such activities.
Understand how to give and ask for directions to common places (e.g. post office, bank, school) using basic Malay vocabulary and prepositions.
Comprehend the shopping and bargaining traditions in Malaysia, including the prevalent use of markets and the concept of ‘pasar malam’ (night markets).
Understand the nature of different public services in Malaysia such as transportation, medical services, and education.

Travel and Holidays

Discuss common holiday traditions in Malaysia including significant public holidays like Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, and Deepavali.
Learn how to describe travel arrangements and experiences using appropriate Malay vocabulary and grammar.
Be aware of top tourist attractions in Malaysia such as the Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, and Langkawi.
Familiarise yourself with the geographical layout of Malaysia, including states, capital cities, and landmarks.

Food and Drink

Identify typical Malaysian cuisine and understand how to discuss these dishes in Malay.
Describe the tradition of eating out in Malaysia, including the types of eateries prevalent and social practices related to dining.
Understand how to order food and drinks in a restaurant setting using relevant Malay phrases.

Weather and Environment

Acquire vocabulary to describe the weather and climate in Malaysia, a tropical South-East Asian country.
Understand how to discuss environmental issues such as pollution and conservation in a Malay context.
Be familiar with the different types of flora and fauna found in Malaysia, including tropical rainforests and wildlife.

Remember: practice makes perfect when learning a language! Apply these learning points through practical exercises, like writing essays or engaging in conversation in Malay.