Language
3 min · 11 practice questions
Australia's national language is English, and English is part of the national identity. Migrants are encouraged to learn and use English because it helps them take part in Australian society and make the most of living and working here. Australia also values more than 100 distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
What Our Common Bond says
- Australia's national language is English, and English is part of Australia's national identity.
- Migrants should learn and use English to help them participate in Australian society.
- Communicating in English is important for making the most of living and working in Australia.
- More than 100 distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are valued in Australia.
Common mistakes
- Thinking learning English means giving up other languages — it does not.
- Underestimating the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages valued in Australia (it is more than 100).
- Assuming English is the only language spoken in Australia — it is the national language, not the only one.
Test yourself
One question at a time: pick an answer, then check it. Everything here comes from Our Common Bond, Part 1, page 11 (official booklet ↗).
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Checked against Our Common Bond (0.3.1). Last reviewed September 2026. How questions are checked