German NAATI CCL:
find out where you stand
before you pay $814.
41 full-length German Deutsch dialogues written to the official CCL specification, read at exam speed, and marked line by line against your own words — so you know how far you are from 63 before you pay $814 to find out.
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What the German test actually asks of you
| Pass mark | 63 out of 90 |
|---|---|
| What it is worth | 5 points towards skilled migration |
| Test fee | AUD $814 (correct at time of writing) |
| Format | Two dialogues, each 12–14 segments, roughly 300 words, segments up to 35 words |
| German dialogues here | 41 of 2241 across 5 subject areas |
Hear a real one
From Theft Insurance Claim After Home Break-In · Insurance · the same audio you get when you practise.
Thanks for calling AAMI Insurance, this is the claims team speaking. I understand your home in Marrickville was broken into last Thursday. Can you confirm that date for me?
Ja, das stimmt. Es war letzten Donnerstag, den siebten August. Sie haben meinen Laptop, meinen Fernseher und drei Schmuckstücke gestohlen, also insgesamt fünf Gegenstände.
Have you already reported this incident to NSW Police? If so, could you please give me the report reference number for our records?
Ja, ich habe es sofort gemeldet. Die Berichtsnummer lautet neun eins vier sieben zwei. Ich habe auch eine Liste aller gestohlenen Gegenstände beigefügt.
Subject areas covered in German
- Health 24
- Employment 5
- Insurance 4
- Consumer Affairs 4
- Legal 4
What the German dialogues are about
Every one of these is a full 12–14 segment dialogue with examiner-speed audio. Titles are shown as a German candidate sees them.
- Angina-Symptome und kardiologische ÜberweisungAngina Symptoms and Cardiology ReferralHealth
- Vorsorgeuntersuchung und Keuchhusten-ImpfungAntenatal Check-up and Whooping Cough VaccineHealth
- Vorsorgeuntersuchung: GlukosetoleranztestAntenatal Check-up: Glucose Tolerance TestHealth
- Rückenschmerzen-Untersuchung in einer Physiotherapie-KlinikBack Pain Assessment at a Physiotherapy ClinicHealth
- Beratung zur Katarakt-OperationCataract Surgery ConsultationHealth
- Streit um Handy-RückerstattungCellphone Refund DisputeConsumer Affairs
- Asthmaanfall eines Kindes in der NotaufnahmeChild's Asthma Attack in Emergency DepartmentHealth
- Verstopftes Ohr – Beratung im Wollongong Health CentreClogged Ear Consultation at a Wollongong Health CentreHealth
- Zahnarztbesuch: Überweisung zur WurzelbehandlungDental Consultation: Root Canal ReferralHealth
- Nachsorge bei Depression und psychische GesundheitsplanungDepression Follow-up and Mental Health Care PlanHealth
- HIV-Diagnose und Behandlungsplan besprechenDiscussing HIV Diagnosis and Treatment PlanHealth
- Notfalluntersuchung nach Kopfverletzung eines KindesEmergency Assessment After a Child's Head InjuryHealth
- Streit um Rückgabe eines defekten LadegerätsFaulty Charger Refund DisputeConsumer Affairs
- Scheidungsantrag: Trennungsnachweise und GerichtsfristenFiling for Divorce: Separation Evidence and Court TimelinesLegal
- Formelle Beschwerde gegen einen ElektrikerFormal Complaint Against an ElectricianConsumer Affairs
- Hagelschaden am Dach – Versicherungsanspruch in BendigoHail Storm Roof Damage Claim in BendigoInsurance
- Kopfschmerzen und Schmerzlinderung bei BlutdruckmedikationHeadache Assessment and Pain Relief Advice for a Patient on Blood Pressure MedicationHealth
- Krankenversicherungsanspruch nach Autounfall abgelehntHealth Insurance Claim Denied After Car AccidentInsurance
- Überwachung von Hepatitis B in der KlinikHepatitis B Monitoring ConsultationHealth
- Anforderungen bei der Jobsuche und Vorbereitung auf VorstellungsgesprächJob Search Requirements and Interview PreparationEmployment
- Beitritt zur AMWUJoining the AMWUEmployment
- Heuschnupfen-Symptome in der Apotheke behandelnManaging Hay Fever Symptoms at the PharmacyHealth
Read all 41 German dialogues with full transcripts → · 10 of them as a PDF
On your phone? The same German dialogues are in the NAATI CCL app for iPhone and Android.
Australian terms that cost German candidates marks
These come up constantly and rarely have a clean German equivalent. Each links to how to render it, and the trap to avoid.
- MedicareMan lässt den Begriff als 'Medicare' stehen, da es ein Eigenname ohne deutsches Äquivalent ist; bei Bedarf kur
- Mental health care planMan sagt 'Mental Health Care Plan' oder erklärt es als 'ärztlicher Behandlungsplan für psychische Gesundheit,
- Out-of-pocketMan beschreibt es als 'Selbstkostenanteil' oder 'Eigenanteil, den man selbst bezahlt', nicht als feste Fachvok
- LifelineDer Name bleibt als 'Lifeline' unübersetzt, da es ein Eigenname ist.
- Emergency departmentMan sagt 'Notaufnahme' oder lässt 'Emergency Department' stehen, beides ist akzeptabel.
- Fair WorkDer Name bleibt als 'Fair Work' stehen, ggf. mit Zusatz 'die australische Arbeitsrechtsbehörde'.
- Medical certificateMan sagt 'ärztliches Attest' oder 'Krankschreibung'.
- Medicare cardMan lässt 'Medicare Card' stehen oder sagt 'Medicare-Karte'.
- ExcessMan sagt 'Selbstbehalt'.
- Triple ZeroDie Zahl bleibt als '000' bzw. man sagt 'Triple Zero', da es der offizielle Name der Notrufnummer ist.
- Fair TradingDer Name bleibt als 'Fair Trading' bzw. man ergänzt 'die Verbraucherschutzbehörde'.
- Fair Work CommissionMan sagt am besten „Fair Work Commission“ auf Englisch, da es sich um einen Eigennamen einer australischen Ins
- Event numberMan sagt 'Vorgangsnummer' oder 'Aktenzeichen' bzw. lässt 'Event Number' stehen.
- Local CourtMan sagt „Local Court“ auf Englisch und erklärt bei Bedarf kurz „das unterste Gericht, das kleinere Fälle beha
The full German vocabulary list: all 124 terms by topic → · download it as a PDF
Questions people ask
Is the NAATI CCL test available in German?
Yes. German is one of the languages NAATI tests for the CCL. Passing adds 5 points to your skilled migration score. We currently publish 41 German practice dialogues.
How many marks do I need to pass?
63 out of 90, and at least 29 on each of the two dialogues. Marks come off for information you leave out, add, or change, and for language quality. We mark against the same published categories; the score is our own model's estimate, not a NAATI result.
How much does the real German CCL test cost?
AUD $814 (NAATI fees for 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027), and you do not know the result until NAATI finalises it. That is the whole reason this site exists: know where you stand before you pay to sit it.
Can I wear headphones in the test?
No — no headsets, headphones or earphones of any kind. You use the computer's speakers and microphone. Older guides that tell you to wear wired headphones will get you caught out on the day. Only one screen is allowed at any time; your phone or tablet acts as the second camera.
Can I take notes?
Yes, with a pen and loose sheets of paper only. No typing of notes, and no electronic resources — dictionaries, web browsing, live captions or transcription — during the test.
What if I miss something — can I hear a segment again?
Yes, but it costs you. Each dialogue gives one free replay; beyond that you lose marks. Save it for the longest, most information-dense segment — or spend it when you have missed a number, a name, or a negation, because those cost more.
How long until I get my result, and how long is it valid?
NAATI's candidate instructions say results come by email within 4–6 weeks; they are issued individually as they are finalised, so two people who sat on the same day can hear back on different days. The result is valid for five years from the date of issue (three years if issued before 9 August 2022) and the expiry cannot be extended.
Is CCL still worth 5 migration points in German?
Yes. Credentialed Community Language points remain in the 189, 190 and 491 points tests. CCL is not a professional interpreting credential — passing it does not qualify you to work as an interpreter.
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