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I was impressed with the quality of the teaching and convenience of the course times. Don’t hesitate – you will enjoy every moment and learn much!

Bob Purser, Italian for beginners

Auslan Beginners Evening


Introduction to Auslan (Auslan Sign Language). Why not come along and dare to try something new!!

French Beginners


An introduction to the French language. This is a course for adults learning French for the first time or those wishing to revise basic skills.

French Intermediate 1


This is a course for those who have studied basic conversational French and wish to build on already acquired basic French language structures. You will learn to speak and be understood in French in a wide range of everyday situations. 

French Intermediate 2


Acquire a more detailed understanding of spoken French; increase vocabulary, grammatical and cultural knowledge; and further develop conversational skills.  Increase your understanding of the French language.

French Intermediate 2/Continuing


In French Intermediate 2/Continuing, acquire a more detailed understanding of spoken French; increase vocabulary, grammatical and cultural knowledge; and further develop conversational skills.

German Beginners


Willkommen! Let’s talk German! Our Beginners’ German course is ideal if you would like to learn a language for the purposes of engaging with everyday situations, travel, or business.

German Continuers 1


This course is a continuation from German Intermediate and is for any students who wish to fine-tune their knowledge of the German grammar, communication, listening, and writing skills as well as delve further into Germany’s culture.  Auf geht’s, macht mit!

Italian Beginners

An introduction to the Italian language! Learn basic language skills for use in a variety of social settings. For beginners and those wishing to revise basic skills. You will leave with the ability to hold a basic conversation in Italian!

Italian Intermediate 1


This course is ideal for those who have completed the introductory stages of vocabulary and grammar and are ready to start improving their communication skills.  You will converse about day to day situations and further your understanding of the Italian language.

Italian Intermediate 2


Italian Intermediate 2 helps you continue to build skills to comprehend and converse about familiar topics that you frequently encounter at work, school, and during leisure activities. You will be capable of handling most situations that may arise while traveling in Italy. 

Japanese Beginners 1


Have you felt the call of the cherry blossom and thought I'd really like to be able to learn the basics of Japanese so when I visit I know some basics?  If so, this Japanese beginners course is for you!  Develop basic skills to use in conversation, reading, listening and writing.

Japanese Beginners 2


This course is for students who have completed the Japanese Beginners or have some prior knowledge of the language.  Students will focus on furthering their Japanese conversation, reading, listening, and writing.  Students will learn Hiragana.

Japanese Continuing


This course is a continuation from Japanese Intermediate and is for any students who wish to extend their knowledge of the Japanese grammar, communication, listening, and writing skills.

Japanese Intermediate 1


This course is for students who have completed the Japanese Introduction or have some prior knowledge of the language. Students will focus on furthering their Japanese conversation, reading, listening, and writing.

 

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