Effective teaching of Modern Languages requires a deep knowledge of the key concepts, ideas, and skills present in the syllabus, and an understanding of how to teach and assess these in local contexts to meet student needs.

There will be variations in scope and sequences arising from differences in school contexts, student cohorts and syllabus requirements. Scope and sequences are flexible documents that are designed to help teachers respond to student needs, as identified through ongoing assessment. They provide a brief overview of the key concepts and ideas addressed in learning and teaching programs for an individual stage or year.