HSC Armenian Continuers case studies
HSC Armenian Continuers · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The HSC Armenian Continuers course is a NSW school credential for senior secondary students who already have a working command of Armenian and want formal recognition of it. It suits learners who speak Armenian at home or have studied it for several years, rather than absolute beginners, and it is typically taken in Years 11 and 12 as part of the Higher School Certificate pattern of study. The HSC Armenian Continuers case studies are 5 cases and about 1,656 words.
1The Radio Interview and the Missing Name
You are listening to a 4-minute Armenian radio segment about a community tree-planting day. The speaker says the event is on "the second Saturday of next month," then later mentions a change: "onduгhutyunы poхvec ayn orы, և аys zhamanak sahmаnapakvac e Urbat" (the date changed and is now set for Saturday).
387 words, about 2 min2Reading a Community Notice with a Conditional Deadline
You read a short Armenian notice from a cultural association. It states that applications for a youth music scholarship close on 15 March, but adds: "Dimumnerы, vor stacvec 15 martiс heto, kqnnarkven miayn ayn depkum, erb tvyalnery trvum en ayd orvan naxkin 12 zhamy" (applications received after 15 March will be considered only if the details are submitted before 12 noon on that day).
311 words, about 2 min3Writing a Formal Email Under a Word Limit
You must write a 120–150 word formal email in Armenian to a community centre, requesting a room for a Saturday Armenian-language reading club. Constraints: (1) use formal address ("Duk"), (2) state the date, time, and expected attendance (about 15 people), (3) ask about the rental fee, and (4) close politely.
322 words, about 2 min4The Oral Conversation and the Unfamiliar Topic
In your oral conversation, the examiner asks about a topic you did not prepare: "Patmec eс, te inchpes es patkeracnum քez hamarapetutyan orы" (Tell me how you imagine your ideal day). You have about 10 seconds before you must speak.
337 words, about 2 min5Listening for Numbers and Negation in a Weather Warning
You hear a 2-minute Armenian weather and travel warning. The speaker says: "Vaghы voch miayn lernayin shrjannerum, ayl nayev hovitayin chanaparhnerin" (the danger is not only in mountain areas but also on valley roads).
299 words, about 1 min