The following are the most common reasons candidates did not achieve the desired result in the CCL test. Try to pay particular attention to these areas to increase your chance of success.


Major omissions, distortions and/or unjustified insertions 


Grammatical errors in English or LOTE (language other than English) 


Excessive use of English words in LOTE - Please read our Language Policy 

https://www.naati.com.au/policies/language-policy-for-ccl-tests/


Literal and unidiomatic transfer of meaning of the segment  


Taking excessive repeats in dialogues - Please read our Repeat Policy 

https://www.naati.com.au/information-guides/candidate-information/ccl-candidate-instructions/


Excessive pauses, self-corrections and lack of flow 


Not completing the test within the time frame