NAATI CCL Hindi Education & Schooling Practice Dialogues — Worked Examples

Good morning. You've come to enrol your child. Can you tell me the child's year level and age?

बेटी सात साल की है, जल्दी आठ होगी। पिछले स्कूल में कक्षा दो में थी। हाल ही में यहाँ शिफ़्ट हुए。

I see. For enrolment, we'll need a birth certificate, immunisation records, a school report from the previous school, and proof of address. Do you have those with you today?

बर्थ सर्टिफ़िकेट और पता प्रमाण है। वैक्सीनेशन रिकॉर्ड पिछले डॉक्टर से ट्रांसफ़र हो रहा है। स्कूल रिपोर्ट दूसरी भाषा में है — दिक़्क़त है?

The report needs to be translated by a NAATI-accredited translator. I can give you their contact details. We also need her immunisation records before she starts.

यूनिफ़ॉर्म कहाँ से ख़रीदूँ? पिछले स्कूल में नहीं था。

You can buy uniforms from the school shop, open Tuesdays and Thursdays from eight-thirty to three. Second-hand uniforms are also available at lower cost.

बेटी ज़्यादा अंग्रेज़ी नहीं बोलती। कोई सहायता है?

Yes, we have an EAL/D program — English as an Additional Language or Dialect. A specialist teacher works with your child individually several times a week. It's completely free.

राहत मिली। ट्रांसपोर्ट की भी चिंता है। स्कूल बस है?

Yes, there's a bus route that covers this area. You can apply for a bus pass through the school's website. It's free with a school travel card.

शुक्रिया। कब से शुरू कर सकती है?

Thank you for coming in. I have some concerns about Jamie's behaviour that I'd like to discuss. He's been acting differently lately.

क्या मतलब? घर पर तो ठीक है।

He's become quite withdrawn in class and his concentration has dropped. He's also been spending more time alone during lunch breaks. It's very different from how he was before.

घर में बड़ा बदलाव हुआ। दो महीने पहले दादा-दादी गुज़र गए, बहुत दुखी था。

I'm sorry to hear that. That would explain the change in behaviour. The school has a counsellor who can help him process his grief. I can refer him if you give consent.

बिल्कुल, मदद मिलेगी। क्या ग्रेड पर असर पड़ा?

His maths and reading have dropped a little, but that's understandable given the circumstances. I'll put together an individual support plan to help him catch up.

शुक्रिया। और कुछ कर सकते हैं?

A stable routine at home helps a lot. Reading together, keeping a consistent bedtime, and talking to him about anything that might be worrying him at school. Let's meet again in six weeks.

हर रात करेंगे। उसकी इतनी चिंता करने के लिए शुक्रिया。

You're welcome. Jamie is a wonderful boy and everyone likes him. We'll help him through this period. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns.

धन्यवाद। काउंसलर की अपॉइंटमेंट भी लगा दें。

Welcome. You have an academic counselling appointment. What seems to be the problem?

तीन में से दो विषयों में फ़ेल होने वाला हूँ। पीछे रह गया और शायद मदद माँगने में देर हो गई。

It's never too late. Let's look at your options. How are your grades overall this semester? Have you been submitting your assignments?

ज़्यादातर असाइनमेंट जमा किए, लेकिन टेस्ट में ख़राब। कंटेंट समझता हूँ, पर एग्ज़ाम में पैनिक हो जाता हूँ。

Exam anxiety is very common and can be managed. You can attend a preparation workshop, or access free counselling through the university's wellbeing service.

कैसी एकोमोडेशन?

Extra time, sitting the exam in a separate room, or permission to take breaks. In your case, you might be allowed rest breaks if you experience panic attacks.

बिना पेनल्टी एक विषय ड्रॉप कर सकता हूँ? तीन इस सेमेस्टर ज़्यादा हो गए。

The census date has passed, so withdrawal is without fee remission. But with medical evidence, you can apply for late withdrawal without academic penalty.

सेंटरलिंक पेमेंट पर असर? स्टूडेंट अलाउंस ले रहा हूँ।

As long as you maintain full-time study, Centrelink isn't affected. If you drop a subject, check with Centrelink first to avoid payment issues.

ठीक है, तीनों रखूँगा और सपोर्ट लूँगा। वर्कशॉप रजिस्टर करा दें?

Thank you for coming in. We've arranged this meeting to discuss your son's learning assessment. I'd like to share what we've observed in the classroom.

थोड़ा नर्वस हूँ। कोई समस्या है?

Your son is a bright child, but he's been struggling with written tasks and group instructions. I'd recommend a formal assessment by an educational psychologist to find the most effective way to support him.

क्या मतलब? लर्निंग डिसेबिलिटी है?

Not necessarily. The assessment is about understanding how your child learns. It identifies areas of strength and areas where support is needed. It's not about labelling — it's about finding the best way to help.

ख़र्च कितना? मुफ़्त है?

Assessments arranged through the school are free. An educational psychologist comes to the school, observes your child, and conducts tests. There's usually a waiting period of four to six weeks.

इस बीच कोई सपोर्ट?

Yes, we've already made some adjustments — extra instruction time, use of a computer instead of handwriting, and preferential seating. After the assessment, we'll develop a more comprehensive support plan.

घर पर कुछ करना होगा?

Read together and build confidence through activities he enjoys. If homework becomes stressful, praise effort rather than perfection. I'll send the consent form for the assessment next week.

ठीक है। बेटे की इतनी चिंता के लिए शुक्रिया。

Welcome to the English language centre. We'll do a placement test to find the right class for your level. Have you studied English before?

देश में थोड़ा पढ़ा, ज़्यादा अच्छा नहीं। पढ़-लिख थोड़ा सकता हूँ, बोलना मुश्किल है।

That's fine. The test measures four skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It takes about forty-five minutes. Don't worry if you can't answer everything.

ख़राब रिज़ल्ट आया तो भगा देंगे? सबसे नीचे क्लास में जाना शर्मनाक लगता है。

Absolutely not. This isn't a pass or fail test — it's just about finding the right level for you. Whichever level you start at, you'll progress to higher levels at your own pace.

क्लास कब होती है? बच्चे को स्कूल छोड़ना है。

We have daytime and evening classes. The daytime class runs from nine-thirty to twelve-thirty, after school drop-off. Evening classes are twice a week.

फ़ीस कितनी? PR वीज़ा पर आया हूँ।

As a permanent resident, you're entitled to five hundred and ten hours of free English lessons through the Adult Migrant English Program. You need to enrol within six months of arrival.

बहुत अच्छा! मुफ़्त होगा सोचा नहीं था。

Yes, the Australian Government funds it for eligible migrants. Learning materials are also provided free of charge. Now, let's start the test.

तैयार हूँ। नर्वस हूँ, लेकिन करूँगा!

Thank you for coming in. Your daughter has reported being bullied by other students. We take this very seriously and want to resolve it together.

क्या हो रहा है? हर दिन रोती हुई आती है, स्कूल नहीं जाना चाहती।

Several students have been making comments about her appearance and took photos of her which they posted on social media with nasty captions.

यह साइबर बुलिंग है! स्कूल क्या कर रहा है?

We've already taken action. We've identified the students involved and confiscated their devices. Under our anti-bullying policy there are escalating consequences. The posts have been removed and all parents have been contacted.

शामिल बच्चों को क्या सज़ा?

Depending on the severity, consequences range from suspension to a recommendation for expulsion. Cyberbullying falls into the most serious category. The students involved in this incident will receive a three-day suspension.

बेटी की इमोशनल केयर? आत्मविश्वास पूरी तरह टूट गया।

The school counsellor will meet with her weekly as part of a resilience-building program. There's also a social skills group at lunchtime. We'll monitor her closely and make sure this doesn't happen again.

पुलिस रिपोर्ट करूँ? सोशल मीडिया पर धमकी अपराध नहीं है?

You have the right to do so. Online harassment and threats can be criminal offences. I'd recommend saving screenshots of the posts as evidence. The school liaison officer can help you with the process.

समस्या हल होने तक हफ़्ते में अपडेट चाहिए। दोबारा नहीं होना चाहिए。

Thank you for coming to the scholarship interview. You've applied for one of our merit-based scholarships. Can you tell me about your motivation?

परिवार में पहला यूनिवर्सिटी जाने वाला। आर्थिक रूप से मज़बूत नहीं, लेकिन ग्रेड हमेशा अच्छे रहे। स्कॉलरशिप बिना फ़ीस नहीं भर सकता。

Your academic record is certainly impressive. What was your ATAR score?

ATAR पचानवे दशमलव छह था। पार्ट-टाइम काम करते हुए किया, गर्व है。

That's an outstanding achievement. This scholarship is worth fifteen thousand dollars per year and covers tuition and some living costs. You need to maintain an average grade throughout the three-year course.

ग्रेड गिरे तो स्कॉलरशिप जाएगी?

One semester of poor grades won't cancel the scholarship. You'll get a warning and support. If it continues for two semesters, there may be further consequences.

स्कॉलरशिप लेते हुए पार्ट-टाइम काम कर सकता हूँ? परिवार की मदद करनी है。

Yes, there are no work restrictions under the scholarship conditions. However, I'd recommend keeping it to around fifteen hours a week to avoid affecting your grades.

रिज़ल्ट कब?

We'll notify you by email within two weeks. If successful, you'll receive the scholarship agreement together with your offer of admission.

शुक्रिया। यह स्कॉलरशिप मेरी ज़िंदगी बदल देगी。