CCL Mandarin practice: vocabulary and mock tests 中文
Practice for the Credentialed Community Language (CCL) test in Mandarin (Chinese): the key words for each topic, interpreting practice out loud, and mock tests between English and Mandarin.
- 1,797key words, with audio
- 640practice sentences
- 83mock-test dialogues
- 11topics
CCL Mandarin vocabulary: a sample by topic
Mandarin terms are shown in simplified Chinese characters with pinyin. These are some of the free words; the full course has 1,797, each with audio and a plain-English meaning.
| English | Mandarin | Say it |
|---|---|---|
| Medical & Health | ||
| Patient | 患者 | huànzhě |
| Faint | 晕倒 | yūndǎo |
| Bowel | 肠道 | chángdào |
| Whiplash | 挥鞭样损伤 | huībiānyàng sǔnshāng |
| Legal, Crime & Civil Law | ||
| Solicitor | 事务律师 | shìwù lǜshī |
| Offence | 违法行为 | wéifǎ xíngwéi |
| Injunction | 禁令 | jìnlìng |
| Swear | 宣誓 | xuānshì |
| Immigration & Employment | ||
| Migrant | 移民 | yímín |
| Citizenship | 公民身份 | gōngmín shēnfèn |
| Nomination | 提名 | tímíng |
| Employee | 雇员 | gùyuán |
| Real Estate & Housing | ||
| Auction | 拍卖 | pāimài |
| Tenant | 租客 | zūkè |
| Landlord | 房东 | fángdōng |
| Collateral | 抵押物 | dǐyāwù |
| Hospitality & Tourism | ||
| Accommodation | 住宿 | zhùsù |
| Passenger | 乘客 | chéngkè |
| Departure | 出发 | chūfā |
| Complaint | 投诉 | tóusù |
| Social Services & Welfare | ||
| Benefits | 福利 | fúlì |
| Eligibility | 资格 | zīgé |
| Support worker | 支援人员 | zhīyuán rényuán |
| Nursing home | 养老院 | yǎnglǎoyuàn |
| Finance & Economics | ||
| Remittance | 汇款 | huìkuǎn |
| Income tax | 所得税 | suǒdéshuì |
| Withdraw | 取款 | qǔkuǎn |
| Economy | 经济 | jīngjì |
| Education | ||
| Enrolment | 注册入学 | zhùcè rùxué |
| Term | 学期 | xuéqī |
| Catchment area | 招生范围 | zhāoshēng fànwéi |
| Graduate | 毕业生 | bìyèshēng |
| Environment | ||
| Sustainable | 可持续 | kě chíxù |
| Drought | 干旱 | gānhàn |
| Reservoir | 水库 | shuǐkù |
| Scarcity | 短缺 | duǎnquē |
| Consumer Affairs | ||
| Rights | 权益 | quányì |
| Contract | 服务合约 | fúwù héyuē |
| Misleading | 误导性的 | wùdǎoxìng de |
| Scam | 诈骗 | zhàpiàn |
| Local Council | ||
| Ratepayer | 市政费纳税人 | shìzhèngfèi nàshuìrén |
| Boundary | 边界 | biānjiè |
| Objection | 反对意见 | fǎnduì yìjiàn |
| Approval | 批准 | pīzhǔn |
About the CCL Mandarin test
NAATI lists Mandarin among its 55 CCL languages. The format is the same for every language: two recorded dialogues of about 300 words, split into segments of 35 words or fewer, which you interpret between English and Mandarin in both directions. You pass with 63 out of 90 and at least 29 in each dialogue. Read the full CCL test guide for the format, marking, fees and booking.
NAATI also has free practice materials for Mandarin: four old test dialogues as PDF and MP3, on its practice materials page.
How to prepare for CCL Mandarin
- Learn the words by topic. Missing or wrong terms cost marks, so learn the right Mandarin word for each medical, legal or housing idea. Short daily sessions with spaced review help them stick.
- Interpret out loud. Listen to a sentence, wait for the chime, and start saying it in the other language within 5 seconds, then compare with the model answer.
- Sit full mock tests. Two full dialogues in the CCL format show where you lose marks: omissions, wrong terms or long pauses. See how to pass CCL.
CCL Mandarin: questions
Is there a free CCL Mandarin mock test?
Yes. CCL Mate's free online practice includes a full mock test in Mandarin and English in the CCL format: two dialogues, a chime after every segment and model answers to compare with. Premium opens every mock-test dialogue in your language and adds AI marking of each segment, within a fair daily limit.
Where can I find a CCL Mandarin vocabulary list?
This page shows a sample of the Mandarin terms used in CCL Mate, grouped by topic. The app has all 1,797 key terms with audio, and the free version includes 200 of them.
Does the CCL Mandarin test go both ways?
Yes. Each dialogue is about half in English and half in Mandarin, so you interpret in both directions, in segments of 35 words or fewer, and you must start within 5 seconds of the chime.
Can I practise CCL Mandarin on my phone?
Yes. The online practice works in any phone or computer browser, and the Android app is in early access on Google Play.
Is CCL Mate an official NAATI resource?
No. CCL Mate is an independent practice app and is not affiliated with NAATI. Your official result comes only from NAATI.
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