VCE Arabic case studies
VCE Arabic · Put your knowledge to work in context.
VCE Arabic is a Victorian Certificate of Education study in Arabic, accredited for Units 1 and 2 from 2019 and Units 3 and 4 from 2020. It suits students who already work in Arabic and want formal recognition of their speaking, listening, reading and writing, whether they are First Language Learners or Second Language Learners. The VCE Arabic case studies are 5 cases and about 2,026 words.
1The Over-Rehearsed Conversation
Layla has memorised a 4-minute response to the topic 'My family and my future' and can deliver it fluently at 130 words per minute. In her first practice conversation, the assessor asks 'What would your mother think if you moved to Cairo for university?' Layla pauses for 6 seconds, then resumes her prepared monologue about her family.
407 words, about 2 min2The Detail That Was Never Asked For
In the written examination, a 15-mark extended-response question asks students to discuss the importance of education in the life of a young person, using the source text provided in the examination paper. Omar writes 420 words.
448 words, about 2 min3The Fluent But Empty Conversation
During a practice oral, Sami speaks confidently for 3 minutes on 'technology in my life'. He uses accurate grammar, a wide vocabulary, and near-native pronunciation.
377 words, about 2 min4The Source Text Trap
A written examination task asks students to write a 250–300 word article for a school magazine arguing that sport should be compulsory for all students. The instructions say to draw on the ideas in the provided source text, which presents both benefits and concerns about compulsory sport.
397 words, about 2 min5The Unprepared Topic Card
In the oral examination, students receive a topic card and have a short preparation time before speaking. Nadia receives the topic 'A time when you had to solve a problem'.
397 words, about 2 min