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Foreign Languages

Welcome to our wide range of language courses, including indigenous NZ languages and foreign languages, at a variety of levels.  The emphasis is on developing communicative competence and confidence, with the focus at introductory level on listening, speaking, signing (for NZSL) and the cultural environment.  Understanding of structures underpinning the spoken/signed language is developed at higher levels.

At all levels you’ll participate in pair and group conversations to practise the language.  Some homework may be suggested but will not be compulsory, although study between sessions is strongly recommended.

Learners whose progress is satisfactory may advance through each level.  Tutors may advise those who have not yet met the stated course outcomes to repeat the course.

Which level is for you?
If you’re not sure of your level, please contact the CEC office on 04 385 8919.

Introductory 1 - for beginners who have no prior knowledge of the language.

Introductory 2 - for those who have completed Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge, e.g.  who may have picked up some “survival” language through travel.

Introductory 3 - for those who have completed Introductory 2 or equivalent, this level assumes confidence in using basic spoken language, e.g.  greetings, directions, use of numbers, shopping and ordering food and drink.

Introductory 4 - for those who have completed Introductory 3 or equivalent.

Chinese Mandarin

Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin.

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Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 2

8 weeks

Free

For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. Course fees: Course is free If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa (evidence of eligibility is required).

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French

French - Intermediate 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed the Introductory 4 course, who wish to extend their skills further.

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Foreign Languages

Arabic - Introductory 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Arabic.

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Spanish - Introductory 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.

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French - Intermediate 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed the Introductory 4 course, who wish to extend their skills further.

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French - Intermediate 2

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed the Intermediate 1 course, who wish to extend their skills and develop more confidence in speaking.

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Korean - Introductory 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

This course is for those who are interested in Korean language and culture. You can learn how to speak and write Korean and expand your knowledge about Korea through the Korean culture. It will be fun!

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Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin.

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Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 2

8 weeks

Free

For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. Course fees: Course is free If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa (evidence of eligibility is required).

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French - Introductory 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of French.

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French - Introductory 2

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed French - Introductory 1 or Let's Learn French recently or have equivalent knowledge.

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French - Introductory 3

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed French - Introductory 2 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

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French - Introductory 4

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed French - Introductory 3 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

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Italian - Introductory 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Italian.

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Italian - Introductory 2

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed Italian - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

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Japanese - Introductory 1

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.

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Japanese - Introductory 2

8 weeks

Free

For those who have completed Japanese - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. Course fees: Course is free If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa (evidence of eligibility is required).

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Korean - Introductory 2

8 weeks

From $99.00 incl. GST

This course is for those who have completed an Introductory 1 course or have equivalent knowledge. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $199

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Spanish - Introductory 2

8 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed Spanish - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

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