WACE Indonesian Second Language study plan
WACE Indonesian Second Language · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Practical (oral) examination
Record a two-minute self-introduction in Indonesian and transcribe it verbatim to expose hesitation markers and pronunciation gaps
Build a personal lexicon of 60 high-frequency conversational phrases covering family, school, work and hobbies, grouped by function
Drill formal versus informal address (anda/kamu, saya/aku) by rewriting 15 sentences into both registers
Practise question formation across five patterns (apa, siapa, kapan, di mana, mengapa) with ten spoken prompts each
Your checkpoint
A five-minute audio recording plus transcript of a mock conversation on personal life, with a self-marked list of ten pronunciation or fluency errors to fix
Practical (oral) examination & Written examination
Sustain a four-minute unscripted monologue on a familiar topic, using a recorded timer and no notes
Summarise three short Indonesian news or podcast clips aloud in 90 seconds each, capturing main idea and two details
Draft 10 opinion stems (menurut saya, sebaliknya, walaupun demikian) and use each in a spoken response
Self-assess recordings against a fluency rubric covering pace, pauses, intonation and accuracy
Your checkpoint
Three recorded 90-second oral summaries with a completed rubric score for each, showing improvement from clip one to clip three
Written examination
Analyse two unseen Indonesian texts of 250 to 300 words each, identifying main idea, purpose, audience and tone in writing
Compile a reference sheet of 40 discourse connectors and use 20 of them in original sentences
Complete four timed reading comprehension sets of five questions each under 12 minutes per set
Annotate unknown vocabulary from each text and convert 25 items into flashcards with example sentences
Your checkpoint
A timed reading log for four passages recording time taken, questions correct and the vocabulary bank produced
Written examination
Write three 200-word responses in different text types (letter, article, report), each with a clear structure and register
Apply a self-editing checklist covering affixes (me-, ber-, -kan, -i), agreement, prepositions and spelling to every draft
Produce 15 sentences using the passive di- form and 15 using ter- to contrast function
Compare your drafts against two model structures you build yourself, noting structural differences
Your checkpoint
A portfolio of three edited 200-word texts with a tracked-changes version and a written reflection listing five recurring grammar errors
Practical (oral) examination
Role-play eight exam-style oral scenarios (making arrangements, giving advice, complaining politely) with a partner or voice recorder
Deliver two-minute prepared talks on three contemporary issues using a problem-cause-solution structure
Practise repair strategies (minta pengulangan, paraphrasing) so a breakdown does not stall the conversation
Record and re-record the weakest scenario until fluency and accuracy targets are met
Your checkpoint
Eight recorded role-plays with a scored rubric, plus one re-recorded scenario demonstrating measurable improvement
Written examination & Practical (oral) examination
Complete a full timed written paper under exam conditions and mark it against the assessment criteria
Run a 12-minute mock oral with a partner or tutor, covering both discussion and picture or stimulus description
Diagnose the three weakest skill areas from both mocks and build a targeted drill list
Rewrite two weak written answers after feedback, focusing on task fulfilment and cohesion
Your checkpoint
A full mock written paper with a marked score breakdown and a written diagnosis of the three priority weaknesses
Written examination & Practical (oral) examination
Repeat both mock examinations under stricter timing and compare scores against week six
Drill the diagnosed weak areas daily in 20-minute focused blocks
Expand the vocabulary bank to 200 items and test recall in both directions
Rehearse opening and closing moves for the oral so each response starts and ends confidently
Your checkpoint
A second full mock in both domains with a side-by-side score comparison showing gains and remaining gaps
Written examination & Practical (oral) examination
Consolidate notes into one two-page revision sheet per domain, prioritising high-frequency structures
Complete two short timed practice sets per domain to maintain speed and stamina
Simulate full exam-day conditions including timing, seating and no-reference rules
Review the error log and confirm each recurring error has been corrected in a final sample
Your checkpoint
A final full mock in both domains meeting target scores, plus a completed error log showing every recurring error resolved
Milestones
Week 2: Can speak for four minutes unscripted on a familiar topic with comprehensible pronunciation and no long pauses
Week 4: Can read an unseen 300-word text and answer five questions in under 12 minutes with at least 80 percent accuracy
Week 6: First full mock completed in both domains with scores recorded and three priority weaknesses identified
Week 8: Second full mock in both domains meets target scores and the error log shows no unresolved recurring errors