Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91647 about?

Accepted Answer

You need to have conversations in spoken Indonesian where you actively discuss different ideas and viewpoints, explaining why you think the way you do. The conversations should flow naturally (not be rehearsed word-for-word), work in different types of situations (casual chats, formal discussions, cultural settings), and show you can adapt your Indonesian to fit who you're talking to and what you're talking about.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91647?

Accepted Answer

1. Speak Indonesian fluently and spontaneously in real conversations, without relying on a script or extensive rehearsal 2. Explore and evaluate different ideas and perspectives by asking questions, responding to others' views, and explaining your own position with reasons or evidence 3. Use a range of language features, strategies, and interactive tools (like asking for clarification, agreeing/disagreeing, using fillers, interrupting appropriately) to keep the conversation going naturally 4. Adapt your language choices, tone, and approach to fit different situations—from informal social chats to formal discussions—and use culturally appropriate Indonesian conventions 5. Speak clearly so your meaning is unmistakable, with reasonable pronunciation, pace, and intonation that doesn't significantly hinder understanding

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91647?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You interact clearly in Indonesian, actively participate in discussions about different ideas, explain your views, and manage conversations across various situations with some inconsistencies in pronunciation or fluency. Merit: You interact convincingly in Indonesian using language that fits your audience and purpose well, sustain discussions about varied perspectives with confident explanations, and employ interactive strategies smoothly with minimal disruptions from language inconsistencies. Excellence: You interact effectively using Indonesian language that is consistently well-suited to purpose and audience, skillfully navigate complex discussions exploring multiple perspectives with clear justification, and maintain natural conversation flow through strategic use of interactive techniques with no hindering inconsistencies.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91647?

Accepted Answer

1. Relying too heavily on memorised or rehearsed responses rather than responding spontaneously to what the other person actually says 2. Not actively participating in the conversation—staying passive or only answering questions without initiating discussion or asking your own questions 3. Failing to justify or explain your ideas with evidence or reasoning; simply stating opinions without exploring why you hold them or what supports them

Interaction Indonesian · AS 91647

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