NAATI CCL Filipino Community Dialogues: 22 practice dialogues
In community CCL practice, interpret enquiries about local support, activities and care services, including arrangements made with community staff. This page brings together 22 original Filipino–English community practice dialogues from our library. Practise transferring the whole message, including names, numbers, conditions and requests.
All 22 Filipino community dialogues
Read the opening segment, then practise that exact dialogue or open its full transcript.
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A Mother Asks About Volunteering for Her Daughter
Opening segment · English
Let's look at volunteering options for your daughter here in Newcastle. How old is she, and how much time could she comfortably commit each month?
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Adding a Walking Frame to a Transport Booking
Opening segment · English
Let's check your existing booking from home to Gosford Hospital, Mr Bautista. Which trip needs updating, and what mobility equipment will you bring with you?
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Adjusting Choir Arrival and Pickup Arrangements
Opening segment · English
Our Thursday rehearsals here in Wollongong start at 6:30 pm and run for ninety minutes. What difficulty are you having with your community transport arrangement?
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An Accessible Local Service Map and Orientation Visit
Opening segment · English
Welcome to the neighbourhood centre in Merrylands. What would help you find your way around the area and feel more comfortable using local services?
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Arranging an Accessible Seniors Information Session
Opening segment · English
Before we confirm your group's information session here in Gosford, could you tell me how many people are coming and what access arrangements they need?
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Booking Zoo Holiday Activities for Two Sons
Opening segment · English
At Taronga Western Plains Zoo, our holiday program runs on 7 and 8 July. How old are the children you would like to enrol?
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Booking the Council Hall for a Filipino Festival
Opening segment · English
Thanks for coming into the Blacktown City Council office, Mrs Bautista. Tell me about the Filipino cultural festival you'd like to hold in the community hall.
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Bringing a Found Dog to the Council Shelter
Opening segment · English
Before we take the dog into our care here in Gosford, could you tell me where you found it and whether it had any identification?
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Changing a Driving Test Booking
Opening segment · English
What would you like to change about your driving test booking? I can look at the booking details here at the Service NSW centre in Chatswood.
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Changing a Repair Cafe Booking to a Lamp Assessment
Opening segment · English
Before we confirm your place at the Newcastle community repair cafe, could you tell me which item you want to bring to the November session?
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Checking the Route and Transport to a New Meeting Point
Opening segment · English
For our meeting on 28 October 2027 at 9 am, the walk from this centre is 1.5 kilometres. Does starting here suit you, Mrs Bautista?
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Correcting a Produce Box Mix-up
Opening segment · English
Before you take those boxes home, could we check your order together? I noticed that one of the boxes doesn't have a name label.
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Duplicate Bookings and Individual Digital Help
Opening segment · English
Before we arrange individual help, could you tell me what happened with your library bookings? I can check the entries while we talk.
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Finding the Temporary Return Bus Stop
Opening segment · English
Are you looking for the return service on route 506? The usual stop in Ryde has moved temporarily, so let’s check where you need to board.
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Joining the Op Shop as a Volunteer
Opening segment · English
Welcome to the Strathfield Vinnies shop, Mrs Pangilinan. I'm Daniel, the volunteer coordinator. What kind of work would you like to do here?
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Planning an Accessible Interchange During a Lift Closure
Opening segment · English
Let's plan your Hurstville trip for 8 November at 10 am around a planned lift closure. Where are you travelling, and will anyone accompany you?
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Registering a Daughter at the Junior Football Club
Opening segment · English
Hi, welcome to Marrickville Junior Football Club. Is this registration for your daughter? I'll need her full name, date of birth and any medical conditions.
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Reporting Dumped Rubbish Behind Shops
Opening segment · English
Please tell me where the dumped rubbish is and what you saw, so I can record the details for Campbelltown City Council.
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Rescheduling a Community Radio Recording
Opening segment · English
The announcement recording is booked here in Campsie for 5 November at 3 pm. I understand your group has arranged an interpreter. What needs changing?
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Seating and Layout for a Support Group
Opening segment · English
Before we finalise the room layout for your support group at our Blacktown community centre, could you confirm how many people will attend the session?
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Tracing a Family Street in Rockdale
Opening segment · English
What would you like to find out about your family's old street in Rockdale? We can start with the address or any photographs you've brought.
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Updating an Address and Requesting a Registration Notice
Opening segment · English
Welcome to the Penrith Service NSW centre. Are you here to change details on your vehicle record, or do you need help with a registration notice?
Filipino community vocabulary
These notes come from this language’s vocabulary list. Terms belong to this topic’s vocabulary category or occur in the dialogues above. Renderings are study aids.
Beyond Blue
Panatilihin ang pangalan 'Beyond Blue' sa Ingles dahil ito ay proper noun/organisasyon.
Ang literal na pagsalin nito bilang 'Higit sa Asul' ay hindi dapat gawin — nawawala ang pagkakakilanlan ng organisasyon at magiging nakalilito sa tagapakinig.
Reference number
Isalin bilang 'reference number' o 'numero ng sanggunian' upang ipakita na ito ay identifier ng isang record.
Ang paggamit ng 'account number' o 'ID number' bilang kapalit ay maglalito dahil iba ang function nito — hindi ito personal identifier kundi tukoy sa isang partikular na transaksyon o kaso.
Palliative care
Isalin bilang 'palliative care' o 'pangangalagang pampaginhawa' upang ipakita na ito ay tungkol sa comfort care, hindi lunas.
Ang pagsasalin nito bilang 'hospice care' lang ay hindi eksaktong tama dahil ang palliative care ay maaaring ibigay kahit hindi pa sa huling yugto ng buhay, habang ang hospice ay partikular na para sa dulo ng buhay.
Counselling sessions
Isalin bilang 'sesyon ng counselling' o 'sesyon ng pagpapayo' dahil malinaw itong tumutukoy sa propesyonal na serbisyo.
Ang pagsasalin nito bilang 'therapy' lang ay maaaring tama pero mawawala ang tiyak na ideya ng 'sessions' bilang regular at may bilang na pagpupulong, na mahalaga sa konteksto ng serbisyo.
My Aged Care
Panatilihin bilang 'My Aged Care' dahil ito ay opisyal na pangalan ng programa ng gobyerno, walang direktang katumbas sa Filipino.
Maling isasalin ito bilang 'pangangalaga sa matanda' na parang pangkalahatang konsepto lamang, hindi ang partikular na government program o portal—nawawala ang institutional identity.
Police check
Isalin bilang 'police clearance' o 'police check' — parehong karaniwang ginagamit at nauunawaan sa Filipino context; maaari ring sabihing 'sertipiko ng police clearance'.
Isinasalin minsan bilang 'NBI clearance' dahil sa pagkakatulad sa sistema ng Pilipinas — mali ito dahil magkaibang bansa at institusyon ang naglalabas nito; hindi dapat palitan ng lokal na katapat.
Respite
Sabihin na 'respite care' o ipaliwanag bilang 'pansamantalang pangangalaga bilang pahinga para sa caregiver' dahil walang eksaktong salin sa Filipino.
Maling isasalin bilang 'bakasyon' o 'pahinga' lamang na hindi binabanggit na ito ay structured care service para sa may kapansanan/matanda, kaya mawawala ang institutional meaning.
Home care package
Panatilihin ang terminong 'home care package' sa Ingles dahil ito ay opisyal na programa, at maaaring idagdag na paliwanag na 'pondo para sa pangangalaga sa bahay para sa matatanda'.
Maling isinasalin ito bilang 'nursing home' o 'pag-aalaga sa ospital', na iba ang ibig sabihin dahil ang home care package ay para sa pananatili sa sariling bahay, hindi paglipat sa institusyon.
TIS National
Sabihin ang pangalan nang buo bilang "TIS National"; kung kailangan ng paliwanag, idagdag na ito ay "libreng serbisyo ng interpreter sa telepono."
Maraming kandidato ang nagkakamali at binibigkas itong parang serbisyo ng telebisyon o basta "interpreter," kaya nawawala ang pagkakakilanlan nito bilang partikular na ahensya ng gobyerno.
Aged care assessment
Isalin bilang "pagtatasa para sa pangangalaga sa matanda" o panatilihin ang "aged care assessment" bilang tiyak na termino.
Maling isasalin bilang basta "check-up" o "medical exam" — nawawala ang layunin nitong tukuyin ang eligibility para sa tiyak na serbisyo ng aged care.
ACAT
Panatilihin bilang "ACAT", pwedeng dagdagan ng "koponan ng pagtatasa para sa pangangalaga sa matanda" bilang paliwanag.
Maling isasalin bilang basta "doktor" o "social worker" nang hindi binabanggit ang tiyak na papel nito bilang opisyal na assessment team para sa eligibility sa aged care.
Interpreter service
Panatilihin ang English term na 'interpreter service' o gamitin ang 'serbisyo ng interpreter' bilang direktang katumbas na malinaw sa Filipino.
Karaniwang isasalin ito bilang 'translator' na maling gamit dahil ang translator ay para sa written text, samantalang ang interpreter service ay para sa live at verbal na komunikasyon.
NDIS
Sabihin lang ang NDIS bilang proper noun, at kung kailangan magdagdag ng maikling paliwanag tulad ng 'ang pambansang scheme para sa suporta sa may kapansanan'.
Maraming kandidato ang nagsasalin nito bilang generic na 'insurance' o 'seguro', na mali dahil hindi ito pribadong insurance kundi government support scheme na batay sa pangangailangan, hindi sa premium.
Working with Children Check
Panatilihin ang buong pangalan sa English bilang 'Working With Children Check' dahil ito ay opisyal at legal na termino na walang eksaktong katumbas sa Filipino.
Karaniwang isasalin ito bilang 'police clearance' lamang na mali dahil mas partikular ang WWCC sa child safety screening at hiwalay ito sa general police check, may sariling proseso at record system.
Details to keep in your interpretation
These examples come from this topic’s practice answers. Compare the source, the detail to retain and the model interpretation.
Booking the Council Hall for a Filipino Festival
Booking the Council Hall for a Filipino Festival · segment 1
Thanks for coming into the Blacktown City Council office, Mrs Bautista. Tell me about the Filipino cultural festival you'd like to hold in the community hall.
Keep the council's name and 'community hall' intact; don't drop the polite opening.
Compare the model interpretation
Salamat po sa pagpunta ninyo sa opisina ng Blacktown City Council, Mrs Bautista. Ikuwento po ninyo sa akin ang tungkol sa Filipino cultural festival na gusto ninyong idaos sa community hall.
Joining the Op Shop as a Volunteer
Joining the Op Shop as a Volunteer · segment 1
Welcome to the Strathfield Vinnies shop, Mrs Pangilinan. I'm Daniel, the volunteer coordinator. What kind of work would you like to do here?
Keep 'volunteer coordinator' as a role title, not just 'manager' or 'boss'.
Compare the model interpretation
Maligayang pagdating po sa Vinnies shop sa Strathfield, Mrs Pangilinan. Ako po si Daniel, ang volunteer coordinator. Anong klaseng trabaho po ang gusto ninyong gawin dito?
Registering a Daughter at the Junior Football Club
Registering a Daughter at the Junior Football Club · segment 1
Hi, welcome to Marrickville Junior Football Club. Is this registration for your daughter? I'll need her full name, date of birth and any medical conditions.
Keep the question form for 'Is this registration for your daughter?' and list all three required items, not just the name.
Compare the model interpretation
Kumusta po, maligayang pagdating sa Marrickville Junior Football Club. Para po ba sa anak ninyong babae ang pagpaparehistrong ito? Kakailanganin ko po ang buong pangalan niya, ang petsa ng kapanganakan niya, at kung may anumang kondisyong medikal siya.
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