What you can do for free
The CCL fee is $814, so it makes sense to prepare cheaply. The core skills (listening for meaning, note-taking, accurate numbers and smooth delivery in both directions) can all be practised with free material. What free resources rarely give you is feedback, so the last item on this list is a method for reviewing yourself.
Eight free resources
NAATI's free practice test
NAATI's free CCL practice test lets you try the real online platform with one dialogue. It gives no score or feedback, but it removes surprises about the interface, the chime and the repeat button. Do it once, a few weeks before your exam.
Our free trial dialogue
You can interpret one full Indonesian–English dialogue (a GP appointment) in our app without paying, with per-segment feedback. Try it here.
Free sample dialogues with model answers
Each of these is an original CCL-style dialogue with segment-by-segment model interpretations and traps to watch for:
Numbers and dates drills
Numbers, dates and money are where many marks disappear. Our numbers and dates drills are free and take five minutes a day.
SBS Indonesian for listening
SBS Indonesian reports Australian news and community stories in Indonesian. Use it for shadowing and to hear how Australian institutions are described in Indonesian.
Government websites for terminology
CCL dialogues often involve health, welfare and housing. healthdirect and Services Australia use the plain English terms you will hear from doctors and Centrelink officers. Build vocabulary lists from them, then add the Indonesian equivalents using our vocabulary guide.
Free guides to the format and scoring
Know exactly how marks are lost before you practise: read how CCL scoring works, the note-taking guide and the exam day guide.
Your phone's recorder
The most valuable free tool. Record every attempt, then write out what you said for two or three segments and compare it with the source. Circle missing details, changed numbers and softened negatives. Our guide to practising on your own explains the full routine.
Where free practice falls short
Free material has two gaps. First, quantity: once you have done every free dialogue, you have heard the answers, and repeating a dialogue you remember is no longer interpreting practice. Second, feedback: it is hard to hear your own omissions and unnatural phrasing.
You can close the feedback gap partly by asking a bilingual friend to read you an unseen dialogue and review your recording. If you want more unseen dialogues and instant feedback, a short subscription is usually cheaper than a resit. The CCL fee alone is $814, while our plans start at $19.99 for a month. Whatever you use, independent feedback is a study aid, not a NAATI assessment.
Start with a free dialogue
Interpret a full Indonesian–English GP dialogue and see per-segment feedback. No payment needed.
Try it freeFrequently asked questions
Is there a free NAATI CCL practice test?
Yes. NAATI offers a free practice test so you can try the online platform. It has one dialogue, is not proctored, and does not give results or feedback.
Where can I find free Indonesian CCL sample dialogues?
This site publishes free sample dialogues with model answers covering a GP visit, a car accident claim, a rental bond dispute, Centrelink and a school meeting. Our app also lets you try one full dialogue free.
Can I pass the CCL using only free resources?
Some candidates do, especially strong bilinguals who review their own recordings carefully. The hard part is finding your own errors, so record every attempt and check it against the source in writing.
What is the best free listening practice for Indonesian?
SBS Indonesian covers Australian topics in Indonesian, which overlaps with CCL domains such as health, housing, welfare and immigration.
Sources and update
Updated . Independent study material by Indonesian NAATI. Not affiliated with NAATI. Rules may change; check the official sources before booking.