The CCL test specifically assesses your ability to interpret spoken dialogues between a native English speaker and a native Sinhala speaker. These dialogues typically reflect real-life scenarios such as those encountered in healthcare, legal, immigration, and community services contexts.
Key Features of the NAATI CCL Sinhala Exam:
● Test Format:
The exam consists of two dialogues, each approximately 300 words in length. Candidates are required to interpret both directions—from English to Sinhala and vice versa.
● Scoring:
Each dialogue is worth 45 marks, and a minimum of 29 in each dialogue and an overall score of 63 out of 90 is required to pass.
● Delivery Mode:
The test is conducted online via NAATI’s testing platform, allowing flexibility and accessibility from anywhere in the world.
● Language Points for Visa:
Passing the NAATI CCL test in Sinhala allows you to claim 5 bonus points under the Credentialed Community Language points category of Australia’s skilled migration program (subclass 189, 190, or 491).
Who Should Take the NAATI CCL Sinhala Test?
This test is ideal for:
● Skilled migrants who speak Sinhala and are applying for Australian PR.
● Bilingual individuals with strong listening and interpreting skills.
● Candidates seeking to increase their points in the General Skilled Migration (GSM) process.
How to Prepare:
Aussie Life Education offers targeted preparation programs for the NAATI CCL Sinhala exam, including:
● Practice dialogues based on exam-style scenarios.
● One-to-one feedback from experienced and certified trainers.
● Resources tailored to Sinhala-English language challenges.
● Strategies to improve accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.