Please note the following
In most cases classes will be taught by the tutor named in the brochure/website on the dates stated. We make every effort to make our programme as accurate as possible at the time of printing. We do, however, reserve the right to make any changes that may be necessary.
ESOL courses, Te Reo Maori and Sign Language are subsided by the Government.
In these courses s you will learn the language you need to live and work in New Zealand, to communicate and gain skills for work and further study.
CHINESE FOR BEGINNERS
Term 1 Mon 8 Feb 8 wks
Term 2 Mon 26 Apr
Fee $70
Time 7 - 9 pm
Location Riccarton High School
þ Also offered in Terms 3 and 4.
Come and have some fun learning the Chinese Language (Mandarin). You will learn the do’s and don’ts of the culture as well as how to write Chinese character and pinying as well as the spoken language. Useful for homestays and for travelling in China.
Tutor Lisha Li
ESOL for Adult Learners
Term 1 Mon 8 Feb 8 wks
Thurs 11 Feb
Term 2 Mon 26 Apr
Thurs 29 Apr
Time Monday class 7 – 9 pm
Time Thursday class 10 am – 12 noon
Fee $5 per class or $20 for 4 classes or $40 for 8 wks
Location Risingholme Community Centre
þ Also offered in Terms 3 and 4.
This course provides the opportunity for those in the community whose first language is not English, to learn and practice English in a friendly and supportive class. The class is a general, multi-level class with beginners and intermediate learners. The course is also planned so that it is possible for learners to join the course at any time in the term. All four learning skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking will be used, but most importance will be given to improving the communication skills of listening and speaking.
Tutor Wendy Kissel
ESOL IELTS FOCUS
Term 1 Wed 10 Feb 8wks
Fee $45
Time 7 – 9 pm
Location Riccarton High School, Curletts Road
IELTS FOCUS: reading and writing. This course focuses on two complementary skills and does not cover speaking or listening. Familiarisation with IELTS topics and useful vocabulary; guided reading and writing practice using effective methods useful for Task One and Task Two. The tutor will introduce work for both general and academic training to suit the needs of the class. Students: please bring an IB5 or similar workbook and a glue stick. You will create your own study resource.
Tutor Andrew Campbell
ESOL ENGLISH ESSENTIALS
Term 1 Thurs 11 Feb 8 wks
Fee $45
Time 7 - 9 pm
Location Riccarton High School
This course is suitable for pre-Intermediate and higher levels. The tutor will present materials to suit the overall class level and even competent English users will find this course useful. Pronunciation and intonation will be modelled and practised. Everyday dialogues will lead to relaxed chatting with classmates. Informal class discussions will encourage the input of all class members. Students will be familiarised with written English in clear, informative texts allied with straightforward writing practice.
Tutor: Andrew Campbell
ITALIAN BEGINNERS
Term 1 Wed 10 Feb 16 wks
Thurs 11 Feb
Fee: $140
Location Wed 7 – 9 pm Riccarton High School
or
Thurs 12.30 – 2.30 pm , Risingholme Community Centre
þ A follow up class will be offered in term 3.
This course offers you a basic structure in Italian with the emphasis on reading and listening as well as conversing in situations typical of every day life and while on holiday. Every student is encouraged to participate in a supportive environment.
Tutor Brunella Olivieri
ITALIAN POST BEGINNERS 2
Term 1 Thurs 11 Feb 16 wks
Fee $140 10 am – 12 noon
Location Risingholme
þ Also offered in Term 3This course is designed for students who attended one full year course in Italian. It will improve the student’s linguistic skills by focusing on a more detailed and complex conversation through the use of different grammar tenses.
Tutor Brunella Olivieri
Italian continuation
Term 1 Thurs 11 Feb 8wks
Time 1-3pm or 5.30-7.30 pm
Course fee and venue to be confirmed.
A continuation course for those who have completed at least 2 years Italian language courses, focussing on revision and practice, using communicative methods, games and role plays.
Tutor Daniela Bagozzi
JAPANESE BEGINNERS
Term 1 Tues 9 Feb 8 wks
Term 2 Tues 27 Apr
Fee $70
Time 7 - 9pm
Location Riccarton
þ Also offered in Terms 3 and 4.
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to practice Japanese in everyday use and have fun with the language to encourage learning. A lot of speaking and listening in role play practice will be given. Topics will include greetings, shopping, asking direction, eating and other aspects of Japanese culture, with an emphasis on enjoyable learning.
Tutor Etsuko Katayama
KIA ORA – TE REO MAORI
Term 1 Tues 9 Feb 8 wks
Thurs 11 Feb
Term 2 Tues 27 Apr
Thurs 29 Apr
Location Tues Christchurch Girls' High School 10 Matai Street
Thurs Riccarton High School, Curletts Road
þ Also offered in Terms 3 and 4.
An introduction to Maori Language and customs. A look at Maori values and beliefs with Maori music. This course has a strong focus on speaking and understanding spoken Te Reo Maori. It is aimed at providing beginners with knowledge of basic greetings to more complex sentences. The class will also provide an opportunity for the more advanced to support the beginners and practice and increase their skill in speaking, listening and understanding. Waiata (songs), tikanga (culture), karakia (prayers) and mihi (introductions) will be covered together with oral/aural and reading/writing skills.
RHS
NZ DEAF SIGN LANGUAGE
Term 1 Mon 8 Feb 8 wks
Term 2 Mon 26 Apr
Fee $50
Location Riccarton High School
Time 7 – 9 pm
Or
Term 1 Fri 5 Feb 8 wks
Term 2 Fri 30 Apr
Location Risingholme Community Centre
Time 10 am – 12 noon
þ Also offered in Terms 3 and 4.
NZ Sign Language is the language used by people within the Deaf Community. You will gain a general understanding of the Deaf community and their culture, identity and sign language. The tutor is Deaf.
Tutor Barbara Herrick (Riccarton) and Dennis Tod (Risingholme)
SPANISH BEGINNERS
Term 1 Thurs 11 Feb 8 wks
Term 2 Thurs 29 Apr
Fee $75
Time 7 – 9 pm
Location Riccarton
þ Also offered in Terms 3 and 4.
This is a course on basic conversational Spanish. It will offer a balanced programme emphasising pronunciation, conversation as well as looking into writing, reading, grammar and the culture.
Tutor Luzmary Dunick
SPANISH POST BEGINNERS
Term 1 Wed 10 Feb 8 wks
Term 2 Wed 28 Apr
Fee $75
Time 7 – 9 pm
Location Riccarton High School
þ Also offered in Terms 3 and 4.
A continuation of the beginners course with emphasis on conversation. It will deal with more of the basics of the Spanish Language enabling students to sustain a basic conversation to get by in a Spanish speaking country and to find and give information, with more confidence and fluency. We also touch cultural issues and costumes.
Tutor Luzmary Dunick
Russian Beginners
Term 1 Tues 9 Feb 16 wks
Fee $140
Time 7 – 9 pm
Location Riccarton
þ This course will be offered again in term 3 as a continuation of this course.
This course is for absolute beginners. It gives students with no prior knowledge of Russian a firm basis in the language and provides background information on aspects of Russian life.
Tutor Evgenia Dovbysh
Russian Intermediate
Term 1 Wed 10 Feb 16 wks
Fee $140
Time 7 – 9 pm
Location Riccarton
þ Also offered in Term 3
This course is a follow up from the beginners course. It is also suitable for those who have done some Russian before and are able to read Russian script. Familiarity with the Cyrillic alphabet is also recommended. It is intended to develop good listening, reading and conversational skills in Russian.
Tutor Evgenia Dovbysh