Understanding our "blurb"
COMPUTING – Building your confidence
Fri 13 Feb/ 8 May/ 31 Jul/16 Oct 8 wks
means that this course will start (assuming we have received enough enrolments) on the following dates:
Term 1 Friday 13 Feb for 8 wks
Term 2 Friday 8 May
Term 3 Friday 31 July
Term 4 Friday 16 Oct
Please note the following as well
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.
CHINESE FOR BEGINNERS
Mon 9 Feb /4 May 7 - 9 pm
Fee $45 8 wks
Location Riccarton
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 Guiping Xiao
ESOL for Adult Learners
Thurs 12 Feb/7 May/30 Jul/15 Oct
10 am – 12 noon for 8 wks
Or
NEW FOR 2009
Mon 9 Feb/4 May/27 Jul/12 Oct
5.30 – 7.30 pm 8 wks
*Students need to choose if they want to attend the Monday or Thursday class
Fee $3 per class or $10 for 4 classes or $20 for 8 wks
Location Risingholme
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 Pam Walker
ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS
Tues 10 Feb 5.30-7.30 pm
Fee $85 16 wks
Location Riccarton
Take this chance to be introduced to the beauty of Italy. Gain confidence and ability to converse freely in everyday situations in Italian. An ideal course for travellers about to visit Italy.
Tutor Andrea Benedetti-Forastieri
Italian for Beginners 2
Tues 28 Jul 5.30 - 7.30 pm
Fee $85 16 wks
Location Riccarton
This is a follow on from the Beginners course. It will include a more in-depth study of the Italian language and culture.
Tutor Andrea Benedetti-Forastieri
ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS ADVANCED
Thurs 12 Feb 5.30 – 7.30 pm
Fee: $45 8 wks
Location Riccarton
In this course, students will continue to develop their communication skills in Italian through intermediate level situational exercises and a variety of media.
Tutor Andrea Benedetti-Forastieri
ITALIAN BEGINNERS
Tues 10 Feb 12.30 – 2.30 pm
Location Upper Riccarton Library OR
Thurs 12 Feb 12.30 – 2.30 pm
Location Risingholme
Fee: $85 16 wks
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 1
Thurs 30 July 12.30 – 2.30pm
Fee: $85 16 wks
Location Risingholme
This is a follow on course from the Beginners course. This course offers you further instruction in Italian with the emphasis on booking reservations; going shopping; giving and asking directions 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
Thurs 12 Feb 10 am - 12noon
Fee $85 16 wks
Location Risingholme
This 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
JAPANESE BEGINNERS
Tues 10 Feb/5 May 7 - 9pm
Fee $45 8 wks
Location Riccarton
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
Tues 10 Feb/5 May/28 Jul/13 Oct
Location 7 – 9 pm CGHS
Or
Thurs 12 Feb/7 May 7 - 9 pm
Location Riccarton
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.
Charmaine Tukua RHS
NZ DEAF SIGN LANGUAGE
Sat 14 Feb or 1 Aug 10 am -12 noon
Fee $75 14 wks
Location Upper Riccarton Library
Main South Road
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
PASSIONATE SPAIN
Mon 4 May 7 - 9pm
Fee: $70 4 wks
Location Risingholme
An immersion in Spanish atmosphere. From a virtual tour with photos, specific music while “travelling” around different regions to cultural and Spanish language inputs. Useful vocabulary, topics from travelling tips, basic conversations and lots of warmth and passion! Sample Spanish food and wine. Please state any food allergies on your enrolment form.
Tutors Pippa McKay, Amelia Homs Ferrer
Fabulous France
Mon 27 Jul 7 - 9 pm
Fee $70 4 wks
Location Risingholme
A four week course to give you a taste of France. The course will cover survival French language tips, helpful pointers of what to see and do in various parts of the country (Paris and the North, Lyon and the Alps as well as Provence). It will also be an opportunity to taste French food and wine.
Tutors Pippa Mackay & Marié-Eve Therrien
SPANISH BEGINNERS
Thurs 12 Feb 7 – 9 pm
Fee $85 16 wks
Location Riccarton
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
Wed 11 Feb 7 - 9 pm
Fee $85 16 wks
Location Riccarton
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.
This course may be offered later in the year – please check with the office.
Tutor Luzmary Dunick
Russian Beginners
Tues 10 Feb 7 - 9pm
Fee $170 32 wks
Location Riccarton
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
Wed 11 Feb 7 - 9pm
Fee $170 32 wks
Location Riccarton
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