Award Categories

Eligibility

Grade 10 - 12
Australian citizen or permanent resident
Not a native Indonesian speaker

Speaking time

4 - 5 minutes

Award

$800

Theme

The theme for NAILA 2025 is ‘Sports’. Applicants may choose to present a speech on this year’s theme by answering the question “What are the benefits of engaging in sports and their communities?” OR one of the topics listed below.

Tema NAILA di tahun 2025 adalah ‘Olahraga’. Peserta dapat menyampaikan pidato yang berkaitan dengan tema tahun ini dengan menjawab pertanyaan “Apa manfaat terlibat dalam kegiatan Olahraga dan komunitasnya?” ATAU menggunakan salah satu dari topik-topik yang terpapar di bawah ini.

Learning outcomes

Achievement standard

Respond in evaluative, persuasive or reflective capacity
Exchange information, opinions and experiences in Indonesian
Understand aspects of the language and culture of Indonesian speaking communities
Familiarity with a range of complex vocabulary
Ability to use idiomatic expressions relevant to the themes prescribed

For a full rundown of achievement standards for the Senior Category, download the Information Pack.

Topics

1

Why do people feel so passionate about sports in Australian or Indonesian culture?

Mengapa orang-orang sangat tertarik pada olahraga, di Indonesia maupun Australia?

2

Explain how Australian sports and the sporting culture is unique.

Jelaskan keunikan dan budaya olahraga di Australia!

Marking Criteria

Our experienced judges will be marking video entries based on the following criteria:

1

Content and Structure (15/50)

2

Vocabulary and Grammar (10/50)

3

Delivery (10/50)

4

Audience Awareness/Enthusiasm (5/50)

5

Clarity of Expression (10/50)

Participants can also download the comprehensive Marking Criteria.

In 2025, NAILA has developed a range of speech topics tailored to seven award categories under this year's competition theme, 'Sports', or 'Olahraga'. Please make sure that you familiarise yourself with the competition's guidelines by checking this year's Information Pack