WACE Indonesian Background Language study plan
WACE Indonesian Background Language · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Listening and responding & Oral communication
Identify the gist and supporting details in three short spoken texts (2-3 minutes each) by answering five comprehension questions per text without replaying
Transcribe 20 key phrases from audio into a personal vocabulary log, grouping them by function (opinion, agreement, transition)
Record a 90-second self-introduction in Indonesian, then replay it and mark three pronunciation or fluency issues to fix
Build a listening routine: schedule four 20-minute audio sessions across the week and log completion
Your checkpoint
A listening journal containing notes and answers for three audio texts plus a 90-second recorded self-introduction with self-assessment notes
Listening and responding & Oral communication
Distinguish main ideas from supporting examples in four authentic audio clips by writing a one-sentence summary for each
Note down specific details (numbers, names, times) from two longer recordings while listening only once
Sustain a 3-minute spoken monologue on a familiar topic, using at least five discourse markers to structure ideas
Self-correct three recurring pronunciation errors identified in week 1 recordings
Your checkpoint
Four one-sentence audio summaries plus a 3-minute recorded monologue with a written list of five discourse markers used
Reading and responding & Writing
Skim three short Indonesian articles to extract the main argument within two minutes each
Annotate two texts to identify the writer's purpose, tone, and intended audience
Write a 150-word formal response to a short article, using at least three cohesive devices
Compile a personal bank of 30 academic and connective vocabulary items drawn from reading
Your checkpoint
A 150-word formal written response to a short article, annotated with the cohesive devices and vocabulary used
Reading and responding & Writing
Analyse two longer texts (400-500 words) by mapping their structure and key claims in a graphic organiser
Infer meaning of 15 unfamiliar words from context and verify with a dictionary
Draft a 250-word persuasive text with a clear thesis, two supporting arguments, and a conclusion
Edit the draft for register and grammar using a self-made checklist
Your checkpoint
A completed 250-word persuasive draft with a graphic organiser of the source text and an edited final version
Listening and responding & Writing
Take structured notes on two 5-minute lectures or interviews, capturing main points and examples
Write a 200-word summary of one audio text, accurately representing its argument without copying phrasing
Practise paraphrasing 10 sentences from audio and reading sources into original Indonesian
Review and revise the week 4 persuasive text based on feedback criteria
Your checkpoint
A 200-word written summary of an audio text plus 10 paraphrased sentences demonstrating original phrasing
Oral communication & Reading and responding
Prepare and deliver a 5-minute spoken presentation on a current issue, with an introduction, two arguments, and a conclusion
Respond to five impromptu questions about the presentation, speaking for 30-45 seconds each
Read two opinion pieces and identify contrasting viewpoints to use as discussion material
Record and review the presentation, noting two strengths and two areas to improve
Your checkpoint
A 5-minute recorded presentation with answers to five impromptu questions and a written self-evaluation
Listening and responding & Reading and responding & Writing
Complete two full timed practice sets combining listening and reading comprehension under exam conditions
Write a 300-word text under timed conditions in 40 minutes on an unfamiliar prompt
Review errors from practice sets and categorise them by skill (vocabulary, inference, structure)
Refine the personal vocabulary bank to 60 high-frequency items and test recall
Your checkpoint
Two completed timed practice sets with an error-analysis table and a 300-word timed essay
Listening and responding & Reading and responding & Writing & Oral communication
Run one full mock exam covering listening, reading, and writing under strict timing
Deliver a 6-minute oral presentation and a 5-minute discussion simulating the oral assessment
Review all mock results and produce a prioritised list of three final revision targets
Consolidate revision notes into a one-page summary sheet for each domain
Your checkpoint
A completed full mock exam with scores, a recorded oral simulation, and a one-page revision summary per domain
Milestones
Week 2: Can extract main ideas and specific details from unseen audio at first listening with at least 70% accuracy on self-marked questions
Week 4: Can produce a coherent 250-word persuasive text in Indonesian within 45 minutes, using varied cohesive devices and appropriate register
Week 6: Can deliver a 5-minute presentation with clear structure and answer impromptu questions without long pauses
Week 8: Scores at least 70% across all four domains in the full mock exam and has a written final revision plan