Languages
Semester one
Arabic language (intensive)
Muath Amayreh
6-8.15pm on 5 Tuesdays from 14 February + 10am-2pm on 18 Feb., and 3 March
+ 10am-12noon Sat. 10 March. - $299
This course is Phase 1 of the study tour to Jordan in 2012 but can be undertaken separately. This course assumes no prior knowledge of Arabic, a very complex language. It covers basic Arabic script, basic pronunciation and basic grammar structures, with some conversational skills.
Beginning Arabic 1
Jawad Ali
5.30-7.30pm on 10 Tuesdays from 10 January - $299
This course assumes no prior knowledge of Arabic, a very complex language. It covers basic Arabic script, basic pronunciation and basic grammar structures, with some conversational skills.
Beginning Arabic 2
Jawad Ali
5.30pm-7.30pm on 10 Tuesdays from 3 April - $299
6-8pm on 8 Wednesday from 12 June - $249
For those who have completed a beginners Arabic course or similar. We will extend our conversational skills and grammatical content.
Beginning Arabic 3 - Note changed start time
Jawad Ali
6 -8pm on 8 Wednesdays from 13 June - $249
Suitable for those who have successfully completed Beginning Arabic 2 or similar study.
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English Grammar is cancelled. Please see Essential Grammar for Writers and Editors
Celia Hodgson
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 9 February - $299
This course covers the main features of grammar, parts of speech, phrases, clauses and sentences, focusing on their practical application in speech writing. Spelling, punctuation and usage are also covered. NB. This course is not always suitable for ESL students.
Beginning French 1 is now full
Celia Hodgson
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 7 February - $299 - Session
full
New Session - 10 Mondays from 30 April - $299
- Session full
Stephen Bates
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 6 March - $299 - Session
full
For those with no prior knowledge of French. We aim to develop conversational skills for everyday situations while providing a sound grounding in grammar. A further aim will be to develop reading and writing skills and to learn about the culture of France and Francophone countries.
Beginning French 2
Celia Hodgson
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 1 May - $299
For those who have successfully completed Beginning French 1 or equivalent study. We aim to further develop conversational skills for everyday situations through speaking and listening activities and to extend grammar, reading and writing skills. Cultural aspects of the Francophone world will continue to be an important focus of the course.
Intermediate French 1
Celia Hodgson
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 8 February - $299
For those who have successfully completed Beginning French 2 or equivalent study. A focus of the course is on increasing confidence in conversational skills through a variety of speaking and listening exercises, reading and writing activities. They will also help to develop a greater understanding of French culture and the Francophone world.
Intermediate French 2 is now cancelled
Celia Hodgson
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 2 May - $299 is now cancelled
Suitable for those who have completed Intermediate French 1 or the equivalent. You will practise and extend you conversational skills through speaking and listening exercises and a deeper knowledge of grammar. Reading and writing activities will also provode more opportunities to enrich your vocabulary and to develop a greater understanding of the French and Francophone world.
Beginning German 1 is now full
Federica Maggioni
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 31 January - $299 - Session
full
For those who wish to achieve basic skills in German for the purposes of further study, communication, travel or enjoyment. A major objective is to develop conversation skills; however, reading and writing skills will also be covered. We will focus on the use of German in a diverse range of situations and the cultural aspects of German speaking countries.
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Beginning German 2
Christiane Roth
6-8pm on 8 Wednesdays from 1 February - $249
For those who have completed German 1 or similar study. We will deal with everyday topics and students will broaden their grammar, reading, writing and especially conversational skills. We will be discussing topics of social and cultural interest and current affairs of German speaking countries - Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Eine Reise Durch Deutschland
Heike Craig
6-8pm on 8 Wednesdays from 1 February - $249
This course is aimed at those who have successfully completed Beginning German 2 or similar study. It is for those who like to speak German and are interested in German culture and lifestyle. Topics include: history, geography, music, literature, art and famous Germans. Each week we will also look at a specific grammar point that is connected with the respective topic.
Beginning Indonesian 1 is now full
Ida Major
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 14 February - $299
The language taught in this course may be used in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Serawak and Singapore and is one of the easiest languages to learn. We will introduce the basic language structure and vocabularies which will help you to communicate in simple everyday contexts.
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Session full
Beginning Indonesian 2
Ida Major
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 16 February - $299
For those who have completed Beginning Indonesian 1 or similar study. We will revise the necessary grammar for extending your skills in Bahasa, and specialise in developing confidence in listening and speaking skills. Students are encouraged to participate in all class work.
Beginning Italian 1
Julie Docker
6-8pm on 4 Tuesdays and 4 Thursdays from 10 January
- $249 - Session full
6-8pm on 8 Tuesdays from 6 March - $249 - Session full
6-8pm on 8 Tuesdays from 15 May - $249 - Session full
By the end of this course you will be able to speak everyday Italian and you will be able to converse simply about work, family and interests.
Beginning Italian 2
Julie Docker
6-8pm on 8 Wednesdays from 7 March - $249
This course is open to those who have studied Italian for a term or Beginning Italian 1. You will explore grammar items such as the past tense and extend the situations to which you can speak.
Intermediate Italian 1
Julie Docker
6-8pm on 8 Thursdays 8 March - $249
This course is open to those who have studied two terms of Italian or Beginning Italian 2. You will deepen your knowledge of Italian grammar and will gain confidence in speaking through prepared activities.
Intermediate Italian 2
Julie Docker
6-8pm on 8 Thursdays from 17 May - $249
For those who have successfully completed Intermediate Italian 1 or similar study. You will learn more tenses and yet also practise and bring together the knowledge already gained through grammar, conversational exercises and planned situations, so speaking will often be guided.
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Advanced Italian 1 is now cancelled
Julie Docker
6-8pm on 3 Wednesdays from 23 May - $129 ND
You will extend your knowledge of the Italian tense system by placing the tenses of the indicative mood (present, passato prossimo, future, conditional, imperfect etc) in relation to the subjunctive mood. Two new moods will be presented, the imperative and subjunctive.
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Beginning Japanese 1 is now full
Jun Imaki
6.30-8.30pm on 10 Mondays from 6 February - $299 -
Session full
This course is designed to provide a range of knowledge and the necessary skills to develop Japanese communication at a beginners' level, and to establish a basis for further study. Basic travel Japanese is also covered.
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Session full
Beginning Japanese 2
Yoko Otaki
6-8pm on 10 Mondays from 30 April - $299
This course is designed to provide a range of knowledge and skills necessary to further develop Japanese communication and for those who have successfully completed Beginning Japanese 1 or similar study.
Beginning Korean 1
Younghye Whitney
6-8pm on 10 Mondays from 6 February - $299
This course is designed to provide you with a broad, practical knowledge of the Korean language essential for basic communication, and to establish a strong base for further study.
Beginning Korean 2 is now cancelled
Younghye Whitney
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 1 February - $299 Session
cancelled
This course is for those who have successfully completed Beginning Korean 1 or similar study. It is designed to extend your practical Korean language skills for every-day life in Korea.
Latin For Beginners - Date change
Gillian Polack
6-8pm on 6 Tuesdays from 8 May - $189 ND
Starting at the very beginning, we will work through elementary Latin grammar and how Latin sentences operate. This is not a complete Latin course, merely an introduction and overview.
Beginning Mandarin 1 has a NEW SESSION
Shao-hua Que
6-8pm on 8 Thursdays from 9 February - $249 - Session full
Dapeng Wang
6-8pm on 8 Weds. from 28 March - $249 - Enrol
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For total beginners we aim to provide the opportunity to learn basic situational Mandarin before travelling to China. We will practise Mandarin spoken in basic daily life situations and provide the basis for further study if demand exists.
Beginning Mandarin 2
Shao-hua Que
6-8pm on 8 Thursdays from 3 May - $249
For those who have successfully completed Beginning Mandarin 1 or similar study and wish to upgrade their level of spoken Mandarin. We aim to provide the opportunity for you to further practise your spoken Chinese before travelling to China or to communicate with Chinese people in daily life situations.
Beginning Portuguese 1
Vera Morais
7-9pm on 8 Tuesdays from 7 February - $249
This introductory course is designed for those who wish to gain the ability to communicate in Portuguese at a basic level. It is suitable for those wishing to communicate in business, travel and for pleasure. Cultural aspects will also be discussed. For those planning to attend the Soccer World Cup in 2014 now is the perfect time to start learning Portuguese.
Beginning Portuguese 2
Vera Morais
7-9pm on 8 Thursdays from 3 May - $249
This course is designed for those who have successfully completed Beginning Portuguese 1 or similar study. It will cover revision and further aspects of the Portuguese language in daily life.
Intermediate Portuguese 1
Vera Morais
7-9pm on 8 Wednesdays from 8 February - $249
For those who have completed Beginning Portuguese 2 or similar study. It will cover revision and further aspects of the Portuguese language in daily life.
Beginning Russian 1 NEW SESSION
Vera Weir
6-8pm on 8 Tuesdays from 31 January - $249 - Session
full
NEW SESSION - 6-8pm on 8 Wednesdays from 4 April -
$249 - Session cancelled
This course is for those with little or no ability in speaking Russian. The emphasis will be on the Russian Cyrillic alphabet, pronunciation, basic grammar and conversation. Basic listening, reading, speaking and writing skills will also be introduced.
Beginning Russian 2 NEW COURSE
Vera Weir
6-8pm on 7 Tuesdays from 17 April - $229 - Enrol
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This course is for people with a basic knowledge of the language. It will develop your language skills beyond the beginners level and will improve your confidence as well as giving you a further understanding of the Russian people, history and culture.
Beginning Spanish 1
Luisa Espino
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 24 January - $299 - Session
full
Eduardo Constanzo
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 14 February - $299 - Session
full
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 12 April - $299 - Session
full
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 2 May $299 - Session full
For total beginners. This course corresponds with level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is comprised of four parts. Parts 1-3 will develop linguistic skills and practice linguistic content. Part 4 will enable you to access your own development in line with the objectives of the unit. An additional "De acá y de allá" deals with cultural awareness aspects of the Spanish speaking world.
Beginning Spanish 2
Eduardo Constanzo
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 18 January - $299 - Enrol
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Luisa Espino
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 19 April - $299 - Enrol
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Suitable for those who have successfully completed Beginning Spanish 1 or equivalent study. This course continues on with level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We aim to expand the basic aspects of interactive grammar and cultural and pragmatic aspects of the language encountered in Beginning Spanish 1. We also aim to develop your socio-cultural competence and inter-cultural awareness.
Intermediate Spanish 1
Eduardo Constanzo
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 12 January - $299 - Enrol
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Luisa Espino
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 1 May - $299 - Enrol
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This course is suitable for those who have completed Beginning Spanish 2 or equivalent study. It corresponds to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We will further develop and practice communicative and linguistic aspects of Spanish, and you will be involved in self evaluation and providing feedback.
Intermediate Spanish 2 - Cancelled
Eduardo Constanzo
6-8pm on 10 Monday from 7 May - $299
The text book corresponds to Level 2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and consists of 4 parts. Parts 1-3 are involved in developing and practising the communicative and linguistic aspects of the language. Part 4 consists of self evaluation, providing feedback and assessing development. An additional section contains cross-cultural information on the Spanish and Hispanic American world.
Beginning Tamil 1 is now cancelled
Pal Muthiah
9am-1pm on 5 Saturdays from 21 April - $299
For those with no prior knowledge of Tamil and who wish to learn the basics of the language for the purposes of business and/or travelling. Cultural aspects of Tamil Nadu are also covered.
Beginning Vietnamese 1
Loan Dao
6-8pm on 9 Wednesdays from 1 February - $269 is now
cancelled
This course aims to introduce those with no prior knowledge of Vietnamese to a basic understanding of the language and a basic working ability in conversational Vietnamese.
Beginning Vietnamese 2
Loan Dao
6-8pm on 9 Wednesdays from 2 May - $269
For those who have successfully completed Beginning Vietnamese 1 or similar study. We aim to provide further understanding of the language and a stronger working ability in conversational Vietnamese.
