Renting and driving as a new arrival
Practise interpreting a settlement officer and a new arrival between English and Filipino: 11 segments, about 280 English words. Read each segment, say your interpretation aloud, then open the model.
Scene. A Filipino-speaking man who arrived on a skilled visa meets a settlement officer.
Original Filipino practice, written with AI. The real CCL is audio, so pair this with listening practice. Scenes are made up: names, prices and rules in them are for practice, not advice.
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1Settlement officerEnglish
Welcome. I see from your form that you arrived three weeks ago on a skilled visa, with your wife and son. What would you most like help with today?
Model interpretation into Filipino
Maligayang pagdating po. Nakikita ko sa inyong form na dumating kayo tatlong linggo na ang nakararaan gamit ang skilled visa, kasama ang inyong asawa at anak. Saan po kayo pinakanangangailangan ng tulong ngayon?
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2New arrivalFilipino
Una po sa lahat, sa pag-upa ng bahay. Nasa panandaliang apartment pa kami, at ang mahal. Nag-apply na ako sa limang paupahan pero lahat tinanggihan ako.
Model interpretation into English
First of all, renting a house. We're still in a short-stay apartment, and it's expensive. I've applied for five rentals but they've all turned me down.
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3Settlement officerEnglish
That's common for new arrivals, because you don't have a rental history here yet. A reference from your employer and a few months of bank statements can make your application stronger.
Model interpretation into Filipino
Karaniwan po iyan sa mga bagong dating, dahil wala pa kayong rental history dito. Mas lalakas ang inyong aplikasyon kung may reference mula sa inyong employer at ilang buwang bank statement.
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4New arrivalFilipino
May trabaho na po ako bilang electrician, nagsimula ako noong Lunes. Pero tatlong linggo pa lang ang laman ng bank account ko rito.
Model interpretation into English
I already have a job as an electrician, I started on Monday. But my bank account here only has three weeks of history.
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5Settlement officerEnglish
Then use your employment contract instead, plus statements from your bank in the Philippines. Offering to pay a few weeks' rent in advance can also help, if you can afford it.
Model interpretation into Filipino
Kung ganoon, gamitin po ninyo ang inyong employment contract, pati na ang mga statement mula sa inyong bangko sa Pilipinas. Makakatulong din kung mag-aalok kayong magbayad ng ilang linggong upa nang maaga, kung kaya ninyo.
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6New arrivalFilipino
Sige po, susubukan ko iyan. Isa pa po, puwede ko bang gamitin ang lisensya ko sa Pilipinas para magmaneho rito?
Model interpretation into English
OK, I'll try that. One more thing: can I use my Philippine licence to drive here?
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7Settlement officerEnglish
For a short time, yes, but rules differ between states. Because you're a permanent resident, you'll need a local licence within a set period. I'll print the rules for our state.
Model interpretation into Filipino
Sa maikling panahon, puwede po, pero magkakaiba ang patakaran sa bawat estado. Dahil permanent resident na kayo, kailangan ninyong kumuha ng lokal na lisensya sa loob ng takdang panahon. Ipi-print ko po ang patakaran para sa estado natin.
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8New arrivalFilipino
Salamat po. Kailangan ko bang kumuha ulit ng driving test? Labinlimang taon na akong nagmamaneho.
Model interpretation into English
Thank you. Do I have to do a driving test again? I've been driving for fifteen years.
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9Settlement officerEnglish
It depends on the country your licence is from. Some countries are exempt from the tests and some aren't. The printout explains which tests apply to you.
Model interpretation into Filipino
Nakadepende po iyan sa bansang pinagmulan ng inyong lisensya. May mga bansang hindi na kailangan ng test, at mayroon namang kailangan. Nakasaad sa ipi-print ko kung aling mga test ang para sa inyo.
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10New arrivalFilipino
Naiintindihan ko po. Huling tanong na: anim na taon ang anak ko. Kailangan ba siyang mabakunahan ulit bago pumasok sa paaralan?
Model interpretation into English
I understand. Last question: my son is six. Does he need vaccinations again before he starts school?
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11Settlement officerEnglish
Bring his vaccination records from the Philippines to a GP. The GP will check them against the Australian schedule and give him any catch-up vaccines he needs.
Model interpretation into Filipino
Dalhin po ninyo sa isang GP ang mga rekord ng bakuna niya mula sa Pilipinas. Ikukumpara ito ng GP sa iskedyul dito sa Australia at ibibigay sa kanya ang anumang bakunang kulang pa.