Sample Interpreting Materials (Auslan)
Section outline
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This section contains sample materials for the interpreting test component of the CSLI test (Auslan).The sample materials include the following tasks, of comparable complexity and length as a standard NAATI CSLI test (Auslan):
- Task B - Consecutive and/or Simultaneous Interpreting – Dialogic Extracts English and Auslan Task
- Task C - Simultaneous Interpreting – Monologue English into Auslan Task
- Task D - Simultaneous Interpreting – Monologue Auslan into English Task
- Task E - Simultaneous Interpreting – Monolingual Exchange English into Auslan Task
You should record yourself on a separate device (e.g. phone or audio recorder) to watch/listen back later and reflect on your performance with reference to the marking rubrics.
Sample materials are provided for your own preparation. You will not receive any results or feedback from NAATI.These materials are © National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd 2023 and cannot be reproduced without the written permission of NAATI.
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On the day of your test, you will have 15 minutes to prepare for Task B in the Preparation Room. In this room, you will have access to a non-internet connected computer to watch a brief video introduction for each Auslan signer to allow you to familiarise yourself with their signing styles. You may watch this video as many times as you like during the 15 minutes.
You cannot bring any materials with you into the Preparation Room.
You may take the interpreting brief (provided in the Preparation Room) and any handwritten notes you make during the preparation time with you into the Test Room.
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You are required to complete interpreting all the extracts within 15 minutes after the task begins.
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You will receive a Case Summary Sheet for Task C 24 hours before the test.
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You are required to complete interpreting within 30 seconds after the end of the monologue.
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On the day of your test, you will have 15 minutes to prepare for Task D in the Preparation Room. In this room, you will have access to a non-internet connected computer to watch a brief video introduction by the Auslan signer to allow you to familiarise yourself with their signing style. You may watch this video as many times as you like during the 15 minutes.
You cannot bring any materials with you into the Preparation Room.
You may take the interpreting brief (provided in the Preparation Room) and any handwritten notes you make during the preparation time with you into the Test Room.
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You are required to complete interpreting within 30 seconds after the end of the monologue.
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You are required to complete interpreting within 30 seconds after the end of the monologue.