Languages
Japanese for Beginners Level 1 – Easy Travel Japanese
Thursday 7.30 – 8.30 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! Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.
Tutor: Yuki Yoda
Date: 15 Oct – 3 Dec 2026
Fee: $120*
Japanese for Beginners Level 2 – Easy Travel Japanese
Thursday 6.20 – 7.20 pm (8 weeks)
This course is designed for students who have completed Level 1 or have equivalent experience. The focus is on talking about yourself, including giving personal introductions, sharing hobbies explaining motivations and wishes, and talking about experiences of travelling in Japan, Students will use free audio, video and PDF recources to support their learning. The course is designed to buld confidence in meaningful personal interactions in a travel context. Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.
Tutor: Yuki Yoda
Date: 15 Oct – 3 Dec 2026
Fee: $120*
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.
Tutor: Sue Pryde
Date: 12 Oct – 14 Dec 2026 (no class 26 Oct)
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: 29 Jan – 19 Mar 2026
Fee: $212*
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.
Tutor: Dayanira Rodriguez
Date: 22 Oct – 10 Dec 2026
Fee: $120*
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.
Tutor: Dayanira Rodriguez
Date: 22 Oct – 10 Dec 2026
Fee: $120*
NZ Sign Language Level 1A
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: Cathy Gutschlag
Date: Wednesday 19 Aug – 7 Oct 2026
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Level 1B
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: Thursday 15 Oct – 3 Dec 2026
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Level 1C
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 1B. Open for adults and college students with approval. Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.
Tutor: Rachel Summers
Date: TBC 2027
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Level 1D
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: Rachel Summers
Date: Tuesday 11 Aug – 29 Sept 2026
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Converstion Level 1
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: Tuesday 13 Oct – 8 Dec (no class 10 Nov) 2026
Fee: $154*
NZ Sign Language Level 2A
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: Monday 12 Oct – 14 Dec (no class 26 Oct & 9 Dec) 2026
Fee: $154*
Tutor: Rachel Summers
Date: Wednesday 14 Oct – 9 Dec (no class 4 Nov) 2026
Fee: $154*
