Languages 

Japanese for Beginners – Easy Travel Japanese

Thursday 7.00 – 8.00 pm (8 weeks)

Dive into the essentials of Japanese using NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s “Easy Travel Japanese” cirriculum.  This course focuses on core, practical set phrases for traveling in Japan, such as greetings, ordering food, asking for directions, and shopping.  No prior Japanese experience is necessary.  By the end, you’ll feel confident using basic, common expressions to enhance your trip.  Simple and fun!

te reo Māori Beginners

Monday 6.30 – 8.30 pm (9 weeks)

Have fun learning the basics of Maori language and protocols (Te reo Maori me ona tikanga) including pronunciation, greetings, basic conversation, tikanga, placenames, local history.  We welcome repeat Maori language students.  Open for adults and college students with approval and most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.

te reo Māori Beyond Beginners

Thursday 6.30 – 8.30 pm (8 weeks)

This is a carry on programme from te reo Māori Beginners with emphasis on communication and understanding aspects of  tikanga Māori. Open for adults and college students with approval. Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.

Speaking Spanish One

Thursday 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm (8 weeks)

An introductory conversational Spanish course. Learn some basic phrases for travel or for striking up conversations. Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.

Speaking Spanish Two

Thursday 6.45 pm – 7.45 pm (8 weeks)

A follow on course to Speaking Spanish One and introduction to more conversational Spanish. Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.

NZ Sign Language Level 1A

Wednesday 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm (8 weeks)

Learn basic NZSL conversation skills and begin to understand and develop NZSL grammar skills.  Develop the use of facial expressions and improve visual and spatial awareness. Open for adults and college students with approval. Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.

NZ Sign Language Level 1B

Tuesday OR Wednesday 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm (8 weeks)

Learn more NZSL conversation skills and develop your grammar skills.  This course is designed for those who have completed level 1A. Open for adults and college students with approval. Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.

NZ Sign Language Level 1C

Tuesday OR Wednesday 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm (8 weeks)

Learn more NZSL conversation skills and develop your grammar skills.  This course is designed for those who have completed level 1B. Open for adults and college students with approval. Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.

NZ Sign Language Level 1D

Monday 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm (8 weeks)

Learn more NZSL conversation skills and develop your grammar skills. This course is designed for those who have successfully completed level 1C. Open for adults and college students with approval. You may be eligible for a 50% subsidy.