How CCL scoring really works

Scored the way the real examiner scores you.

Most tools give you a vague AI estimate. NAATI Practice marks every segment against NAATI's actual 45-mark deduction model — and shows you exactly where marks slipped — in all 9 Indian languages.

The NAATI CCL marking model

Two dialogues, 45 marks each. NAATI starts you at full marks and deducts for errors.

Every dialogue · 45 marks

Here's how those 45 marks split:

27Accuracy
11Language
7Delivery
Accuracy /27 — faithful meaning: no omissions, additions or distortions
Quality of Language /11 — grammar, vocabulary, natural phrasing & register
Delivery /7 — begin within 5s of the chime; no long pauses or self-corrections
🎯 To pass: 63 / 90 across both dialogues, with at least 29 in each. We track your live score against that bar after every attempt.
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Listen

A segment plays. The chime signals your turn.

2

Interpret

Speak or type your interpretation, EN↔your language.

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Scored instantly

Segment-by-segment marks & deductions — in seconds, not days.

See exactly where you lost marks

Every dialogue gives you a segment-level breakdown you can act on — not just a number.

38OUT OF 45
Accuracy
23 / 27
Language
9 / 11
Delivery
6 / 7
Verdict
On track to pass
Clean
Segment 1 · EN→Hindi — Full meaning transferred, natural register. No deductions.
Minor
Segment 4 · Hindi→EN — "blood sugar level" rendered as "sugar" — minor loss of specificity. −1
Major
Segment 7 · EN→Hindi — the dosage "twice a day" was omitted — a distortion of instructions. −3
Delivery
Segment 9 — began 8s after the chime; aim to start within 5s. −1

Illustrative example. Real reports also include the model answer and key-terminology glossary per segment.

Why NAATI Practice, not a $5 AI tool?

 NAATI PracticeGeneric AI toolsOfficial exam
Authentic, human-authored dialogues✓ Yes✗ Often AI-generated✓ Real
Scored on NAATI's real 45-mark model✓ Segment-level~ AI estimateResult in ~weeks
Shows exactly where you lost marks✓ Yes~ Partial✗ No breakdown
Guided, coached training path✓ Step-by-step✗ None✗ None
Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi & Bengali✓ All included✗ Usually none
Instant results, 24/7✓ Seconds~ Minutes–hours✗ Scheduled
Unlimited practice✓ Unlimited✗ Per-test / sub✗ One sitting
PriceA$49 once$5/test or $3–9/wk~A$800 fee
Pay A$49 once. Practise until you pass.

No subscription. No per-test fees. No expiry. One payment unlocks all 12 domains in your language — the price of a single meal out, against an ~A$800 exam you want to pass on the first try.

Frequently asked questions

How does your scoring work?
Every dialogue is marked out of 45 on NAATI's real deduction model — Accuracy /27, Quality of Language /11, Delivery /7 — segment by segment, showing exactly where each mark went.
Is your scoring the same as the real exam?
It's modelled directly on NAATI's published marking criteria and mark-deduction method (same three areas, same 45-mark structure) — a practice estimate designed to mirror how examiners think. Only NAATI issues the official result.
What score do I need to pass?
63 / 90 across both dialogues, with at least 29 in each.
How much does it cost?
A$49, paid once — unlocks all 12 domains in your language, unlimited practice. Not a subscription.
Which languages do you offer?
All 9 Indian languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam and Kannada — including six most tools skip entirely.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — try real, scored dialogues in the Health and Legal modules free, no credit card to start.
How is this different from cheap AI tools?
They mostly serve AI-generated content with a rough AI grade. We give you human-authored dialogues, native audio, and segment-level scoring on NAATI's actual model — plus six languages those tools don't cover.
Can I retake dialogues?
Yes — unlimited attempts. Repeat any dialogue to push your score up before exam day.

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