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 2024 is ‘Innovation’. Applicants may choose to present a speech on this year’s theme by answering the question “How has technology helped you stay connected?” OR one of the topics listed below.

Tema NAILA di tahun 2024 adalah ‘Inovasi’. Peserta dapat menyampaikan pidato yang berkaitan dengan tema tahun ini dengan menjawab pertanyaan “Bagaimana teknologi telah membantu anda tetap terhubung?” 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

Imagine you are a superhero inventor, what is the coolest gadget you would create to make the world a better place?

Bayangkan Anda seorang pahlawan inovasi! Gadget keren apa yang ingin Anda buat untuk membuat dunia menjadi tempat yang lebih baik?

2

What piece of technology could play the biggest part in our lives in 10 years time?

Teknologi apa yang memiliki peran besar pada hidup kita dalam waktu 10 tahun ke depan?

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 2024, NAILA has developed a range of speech topics tailored to seven award categories under this year's competition theme, 'Innovation', or 'Inovasi'. Please make sure that you familiarise yourself with the competition's guidelines by checking this year's Information Pack