NB Most language courses
require some home study in addition to regular attendance in class.
Most courses require a text book at an additional cost to participants
(see course outlines).
Beginning Arabic 1
Muath Amayreh
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 28 July - $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.
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English grammar
Celia Hodgson
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 22 July - $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.
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Beginning French 1
Celia Hodgson
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 21 July - $299
For those with no prior knowledge of French. We aim to develop conversational
skills for everyday situation 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.
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Beginning French 1
Stephen Bates
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 24 September - $299
This course aims to enable participant with no prior knowledge of
French to express themselves in simple everyday situations and acquire
a basic grounding in French grammar and French culture.
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Beginning French 2
Stephen Bates
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 8 July - $299
This course aims to consolidate and further develop the language skills
of those who have completed some elementary study of French or who
have completed Beginning French 1.
At the conclusion of this course committed students should be able
to engage in simple conversations and understand texts using the present
and past tenses.
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Continuing French 2
Celia Hodgson
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 23 July - $299
Suitable for those who have completed Beginning French 2, or similar
study, and who wish to continue with their French studies prior to
the Intermediate level.
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Intermediate French 1
Stephen Bates
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 9 July - $299
This course aims to consolidate and further develop the language skills
of those who have successfully completed approximately 40 hours of
basic French study. At the conclusion of the course you should have
sufficient practice in and knowledge of French grammar and expression
to engage in more complex conversational situations using the present,
past and future tenses.
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Intermediate French 2
Stephen Bates
Session Cancelled: 6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from
23 September - $299
This course aims to consolidate and further develop the language skills
of those who have completed approx. 60 hours of basic French or who
have completed Intermediate French 1. At the conclusion of this course
you should have sufgficient practice in and knowledge of French grammar
and expression to engage in more complex conversational situations
and read and write using the present, past, future and conditional
tenses.
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Beginning German 1
Philippa Hutter-Albrecht
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 29 July - $299
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 13 October - $299
For those who wish to achieve basic skills in the German language
for the purposes of further study, communication, travel or enjoyment.
A major objective will be to develop conversation skills; however,
reading and writing skills will be developed concurrently.
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Beginning German 2
Philippa Hutter-Albrecht
6-8pm on 10 Mondays from 27 July - $299
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.
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Charismatic Greek: a reading
course in Classical Greek
Wendy Brazil
6-8pm on 8 Thursdays from 15 October - $249
Imagine if you could read the works of Plato or Homer in their own
language! This course is designed for those with no experience in
Ancient Greek and for those who wish to revisit the language and read
more of their favourite authors. The choice of reading will be yours.
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Beginning Indonesian 1
Ida Major
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 21 July - $299
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 16 September - $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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Beginning Indonesian 2
Ida Major
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 23 July - $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.
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Beginning Italian 1
Julie Docker
6-8pm on 8 Tuesdays from 21 July - $249
6-8pm on 8 Mondays from 19 October - $249
6-8pm on 8 Tuesdays from 20 October - $249
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.
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Beginning Italian 2
Julie Docker
6-8pm on 8 Wednesdays from 22 July - $249
6-8pm on 8 Wednesdays from 21 October - $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.
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Intermediate Italian 2
Julie Docker
6-8pm on 8 Thursdays from 23 July - $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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Beginning Japanese 1
Jun Imaki
6-8pm on 12 Wednesdays from 29 July - $349
This course is designed to provide a range of knowledge and skills
necessary to develop Japanese communication at a beginners’
level, and to establish a basis for further study of the language
and culture.
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Beginning Japanese 2 (Continuing
Japanese)
Young Sook Seo
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 12 August - $299
Designed for those who have completed Beginning Japanese 1, or similar
study. Successful students should have a basic working knowledge of
Japanese and be able to communicate in Japanese on day-to-day situations
as well as further their knowledge of Japanese culture and its people.
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Beginning Korean 1
Young Sook Seo
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 11 August - $299
This course is designed to provide a broad, practical knowledge of
the Korean language essential for basic communication in every day
situations, and to establish a strong base for further study. We also
include a basic knowledge of Korean culture and its people.
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Beginning Korean 2 (Continuing
Korean)
Young Sook Seo
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 13 August - $299
For those who have completed Beginning Korean 1 or similar study.
The course is designed to provide you with practical Korean language
skills for everyday life. Successful students should have a basic
working knowledge of Korean and be able to produce and comprehend
various types of increasingly complex sentences and expressions.
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Latin for schools and
others
Wendy Brazil
4-6pm on Tues. and/or Thurs. over one semester,
commencing 21 July - $250 ND
A reading course in Latin for students of all ages, teachers and anyone
interested in reading the Latin of the Romans. The course is fully
accredited for the ACT Year 12 Certificate. It is also eligible for
the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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Fabulous Latin in XXII
hours
Wendy Brazil
6-8pm on 11 Thursdays from 23 July - $329
This course will be basically a reading course with individual needs
attended to. No prior experience of Latin is required.
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Beginning Mandarin 1
Shao-hua Que
7-9pm on 8 Thursdays from 23 July - $249
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 into Beginning Mandarin 2.
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Beginning Mandarin 2
Shao-hua Que
7-9pm on 6 Thursdays from 22 October - $189
ND
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
in daily life situations.
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Beginning Persian (Farsi/Dari)
Kassam Saikal
6-8pm on 10 Fridays from 31 July - $299
We will learn the reading and writing systems including the alphabet,
vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and various songs and simple poems.
There will be a strong emphasis on conversation practice. Cultural
aspects will also be discussed.
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Beginning Portuguese 1
Vera Morais
7-9pm on 10 Tuesdays from 11 August - $299
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.
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Beginning Russian 1
Marina Golobokova
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 21 July - $299
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 12 August - $299
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.
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Beginning Russian 2
Marina Golobokova
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 15 October - $299
For those who have completed Beginning Russian 1 or similar study.
We will extend our grammar skills and continue to improve our listening
and speaking abilities through structured dialogues and other practical
activities.
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Beginning Spanish 1
Luisa Espino
Session Full: 6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 21
July - $299
6-8pm on 10 Tuesdays from 6 October - $299
This course corresponds to level A1 of the Common European Framework
of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is comprised of four parts.
Parts 1-3 will develop and practise linguistic content. Part 4 consists
of a self evaluation to involve you in your assessment development.
An additional “De acá y de allá” deals with
cultural awareness aspects of the Spanish speaking world.
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Beginning Spanish 2
Luisa Espino
6-8pm on 10 Wednesdays from 22 July - $299
For those who have successfully completed Beginning Spanish 1 or similar
study. This course corresponds to level A2 of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We will expand the basic
aspects of interactive grammar and cultural and pragmatic aspects
of the language encountered in the “Espanol en marcha A1”
course.
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Intermediate Spanish 1
Luisa Espino
6-8pm on 10 Thursdays from 23 July - $299
Suitable for those who have successfully completed Beginning Spanish
2 or similar study.
This course corresponds to level A2 of the Common European Framework
of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We will further develop and practise
communicative and linguistic aspects of the Spanish language. Participants
will be involved in self evaluation and providing feedback.
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Beginning Vietnamese 1
Loan Dao
6-8pm on 9 Wednesdays from 22 July - $269
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. By the end of the course dedicated students
should be able to converse in simple everyday situations and grasp
the basic structure of Vietnamese sentences.
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Beginning Vietnamese 2
Loan Dao
6-8pm on 9 Wednesdays from 30 September - $269
For those who have completed Beginning Vietnamese 1 or similar study.
This course will provide further understanding of the language and
further working ability in conversational Vietnamese.
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