NAATI CCL Arabic Community Dialogues: 22 practice dialogues

All 22 Arabic community dialogues

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1. Adding a Walking Frame to a Transport Booking

   Opening segment · English

   Let's check the mobility equipment on your Gosford booking, Mr Haddad. Which item would you like me to add to your existing trip details?

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2. Adopting a Rescue Dog in Penrith

   Opening segment · English

   You've asked about adopting Milo here at our Penrith shelter. He's three years old, and we'd like to understand your home and daily routine first.

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3. Arranging Bakery Food Donations

   Opening segment · English

   Before we arrange collections from your Wollongong bakery, could you tell me how much bread is usually left over and when your staff finish packing?

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4. Arranging a Volunteer Induction

   Opening segment · English

   Mr Haddad, your induction is on 6 November at 10 am, here at our Liverpool community kitchen. Would you like an Arabic interpreter for the training?

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5. Arranging an Accessible Seniors Information Session

   Opening segment · English

   Before we confirm your group's booking here in Gosford, could you tell me how many people are coming and what access arrangements they need?

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6. Booking the Eastwood Hall for a Cultural Festival

   Opening segment · English

   Welcome to the City of Ryde office, Mrs Haddad. You want to hire the Eastwood hall for a festival. What date, and how many guests?

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7. Broken Tap and Temporary Watering Roster

   Opening segment · English

   Before we arrange watering for your plot, can you tell me which tap is broken and when you first noticed the damage here in Marrickville?

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8. Changing a Home Library Delivery

   Opening segment · English

   Let's check your home library delivery from Hurstville Library. I have your next visit listed for 4 November. What would you like to change?

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9. Changing a Repair Cafe Booking to a Lamp Assessment

   Opening segment · English

   Before I update your booking for the Newcastle community repair cafe on 7 November, could you confirm what you are bringing and your booking reference?

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10. Checking Identity Details for a Mobility Parking Permit Renewal

    Opening segment · English

    At Service NSW in Bankstown, I can compare identity details for your Mobility Parking Scheme renewal. Please place your form and supporting documents on the counter.

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11. Checking a Private Ferry Charter Order

    Opening segment · English

    Before you pay for your private ferry charter here in Newcastle, let's check your group ticket order. Which details would you like checked?

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12. Checking a Sewing Machine Loan

    Opening segment · English

    Before you take the sewing machine home, let's check its label against our equipment register here at the Auburn neighbourhood centre. Which machine were you allocated?

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13. Collecting a Walking Stick Left at a Festival

    Opening segment · English

    Are you here about something left after the festival at our Fairfield community centre? Please describe the item so I can check our lost property record.

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14. Dying Trees Beside a Playground

    Opening segment · English

    Please take a seat, Mrs Haddad. You can point to the reserve on this map and tell me what has brought you to the council today.

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15. Getting Ready for Floods Near the Cooks River

    Opening segment · English

    Hi, I'm Daniel, an NSW SES volunteer. We're visiting homes near the Cooks River today to help neighbours prepare for floods. Do you have a few minutes?

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16. Lemons and Local Tips at the Back Fence

    Opening segment · English

    Hello, I'm Daniel, your new neighbour. We've just moved into the house next door, and I thought I'd introduce myself while we're both outside.

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17. Planning an Accessible Butterfly Farm Outing

    Opening segment · English

    Let's go through your butterfly farm outing here at the Ryde community centre. How many people are coming, and what transport have you already arranged?

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18. Planning an Accessible Interchange During a Lift Closure

    Opening segment · English

    Let's plan your journey from Hurstville before the lift closure. What time are you travelling on 8 November, and where do you need to go?

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19. Repeated Harassment Outside a Kogarah Shop

    Opening segment · English

    Thanks for coming into Kogarah Police Station, Mr Darwish. I'm the multicultural liaison officer. Tell me what has been happening at your shop.

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20. Reporting Early Construction Noise in Auburn

    Opening segment · English

    Please describe the noise you are hearing near your home in Auburn. When does the work begin, and how far away is the building site?

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21. Starting a Community Choir in Bankstown

    Opening segment · English

    What would you like your choir to offer people here in Bankstown, and have you thought about a rehearsal time that would suit working members?

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22. Supporting a Children's Education Charity

    Opening segment · English

    Here at our Hurstville office, you can support children's learning through regular donations or volunteering. Which option would fit best with your work and family commitments?

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Arabic community vocabulary

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