Languages
Introduction to Japanese Languages & Culture
Tuesday 7.00 – 8.00 pm (8 weeks)
Study and practice greetings, introductions, politeness, basic small talk, numbers; explanation & some practice of the writing system; introduction to customs: ideal for people going to Japan on holiday, to homestay study, work, do sports, or travel. Fun for Japanophiles and a good precursor to more academic study of Japanese. This course assumes no knowledge of Japanese language.
Tutor: Clare Williams
Date: 22 July – 9 Sept 2025
Fee: $120
te reo Māori Beginners
Tuesday 6.30 – 8.30 pm (9 weeks)
Learn about the basics of Maori language and protocols (Te reo Maori me ona tikanga) including pronunciation, greetings, basic conversation, tikanga, placenames, local history. Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.
Tutor: Simon Pimm
Date: 15 July -9 Sept 2025
Fee: $218*
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.
Tutor: Sue Pryde
Date: 17 July – 4 Sept 2025
Fee: $212*
Speaking Spanish One
Thursday 6.45 pm – 7.45 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.
Tutor: Dayanira Rodriguez
Date: 24 July – 11 Sept 2025
Fee: $120*
Speaking Spanish Two
Thursday 8.00 pm – 9.00 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.
Tutor: Dayanira Rodriguez
Date: TBC
Fee: $120*
NZ Sign Language Level 1A
Monday 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.
Tutor: Rachel Summers
Date: 14 July – 8 Sept (no class 28 July) 2025
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Level 1B
Tuesday 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.
Tutor: Rachel Summers
Date: 15 July – 2 Sept 2025
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Level 1C
Thursday 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.
Tutor: Cathy Gutschlag
Date: 5 June – 7 Aug (no class 3 & 10 July)
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Level 1D
Thursday 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.
Tutor:
Date: TBC
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Conversation Level 1
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 successfully completed level 1D. Open for adults and college students with approval. You may be eligible for a 50% subsidy.
Tutor: Rachel Summers
Date: TBC
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Level 2A
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 successfully completed Conversation Level 1. Open for adults and college students with approval. You may be eligible for a 50% subsidy.
Tutor: Rachel Summers
Date: 4 June – 6 Aug (no classes 2 & 9 July) 2025
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Level 2B
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 successfully completed Level 2A. Open for adults and college students with approval. You may be eligible for a 50% subsidy.
Tutor: Rachel Summers
Date: 13 Aug – 22 Oct (no class 8 Oct) 2025
Fee: $154*