NAATI CCL Korean 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?

딸이 7살이고 곧 8살이 돼요. 전 학교에서 2학년이었어요. 최근에 이 지역으로 이사했어요.

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?

출생증명서와 주소 증빙은 있어요. 하지만 예방접종 기록은 이전 의사에게서 전송을 기다리고 있어요. 전 학교 보고서는 다른 언어로 되어 있는데 괜찮을까요?

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.

교복은 어디서 사나요? 전 학교에는 교복이 없었거든요.

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.

딸이 영어를 잘 못 해요. 지원이 있나요?

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.

다행이네요. 통학도 걱정되는데 스쿨버스가 있나요?

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.

감사합니다. 언제부터 다닐 수 있나요?

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.

무슨 말씀이세요? 집에서는 특별히 문제없는데요.

He's become quite withdrawn in class and his concentration has dropped.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.

가정에 큰 변화가 있었어요. 2개월 전에 조부모님이 돌아가셔서 많이 힘들어했어요.

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.

물론이죠, 도움이 될 것 같아요. 성적에 영향이 있나요?

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.

감사합니다. 다른 할 수 있는 일이 있나요?

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.

매일 밤 그렇게 하겠습니다. 아이를 잘 살펴주셔서 감사해요.

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.

감사합니다. 상담사 예약도 잡아주세요.

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

3과목 중 2과목에서 낙제할 것 같아요. 수업을 따라가지 못하고 있는데 도움을 구하기엔 너무 늦은 것 같아요.

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

대부분의 과제는 제출했지만 시험 성적이 나빠요. 내용은 이해하는데 시험만 보면 패닉이 와요.

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.

어떤 배려인가요?

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.

패널티 없이 1과목을 취소할 수 있나요? 이번 학기에 3과목은 너무 많았을 수 있어요.

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

센터링크 급여에 영향이 있나요? 학생 수당을 받고 있거든요.

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.

알겠어요, 3과목을 유지하고 지원을 받겠습니다. 워크숍 등록을 도와주시겠어요?

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.

좀 긴장되네요. 무슨 문제가 있나요?

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.

무슨 뜻이에요? 학습장애가 있다는 건가요?

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.

비용이 드나요? 무료인가요?

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.

그동안 지원이 있나요?

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.

집에서 해야 할 것이 있나요?

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.

알겠습니다. 아들을 잘 살펴주셔서 감사합니다.

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?

본국에서 조금 배웠지만 잘 못해요. 읽기 쓰기는 조금 되는데 말하기가 거의 안 돼요.

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.

테스트 결과가 나쁘면 쫓겨나나요? 가장 낮은 반에 들어가면 부끄러울 것 같아요.

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.

수업은 몇 시인가요? 아이를 학교에 데려다 줘야 해서요.

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.

비용이 얼마인가요? 영주 비자로 방금 왔어요.

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.

훌륭해요! 무료인 줄 몰랐어요.

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

준비됐어요. 긴장되지만 해볼게요!

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.

대체 무슨 일이 일어나고 있는 건가요? 매일 울면서 돌아오고 학교 가기 싫다고 해요.

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

그건 사이버불링이에요! 학교는 뭘 하고 있는 건가요?

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.

관련 학생들에게는 어떤 처벌이 있나요?

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.

딸의 정서적 케어는요? 자신감을 완전히 잃었어요.

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.

경찰에 신고해야 하나요? 소셜미디어에서의 위협은 범죄 아닌가요?

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.

문제가 해결될 때까지 매주 업데이트를 부탁드려요. 다시는 이런 일이 없었으면 해요.

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?

가족 중 처음으로 대학에 가게 됩니다. 경제적으로 넉넉하지 않지만 성적은 항상 최상위였어요. 장학금 없이는 학비를 낼 수 없습니다.

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

ATAR 95.6이었어요. 파트타임으로 일하면서 받은 점수라 자랑스러워요.

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.

성적이 떨어지면 장학금을 잃나요?

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.

장학금을 받으면서 아르바이트도 할 수 있나요? 가족을 도와야 해서요.

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.

결과는 언제 알 수 있나요?

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

감사합니다. 이 장학금이 제 인생을 바꿔줄 거예요.