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

Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1

8 weeks

From $99.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $99 with ID, all others pay $199).

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Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 2

Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 2

8 weeks

From $99.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $99 with ID, all others pay $199).

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Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 3

Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 3

8 weeks

From $99.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 2 recently or have equivalent knowledge. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $99 with ID, all others pay $199).

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Dutch

Dutch - Introductory 1

Dutch - Introductory 1

6 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of the Dutch language.

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French

French - Introductory 1

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

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

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

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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French - Intermediate 1

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

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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Foreign Languages

Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1

Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1

8 weeks

From $99.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $99 with ID, all others pay $199).

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Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 2

Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 2

8 weeks

From $99.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $99 with ID, all others pay $199).

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Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 3

Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 3

8 weeks

From $99.00 incl. GST

For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 2 recently or have equivalent knowledge. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $99 with ID, all others pay $199).

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Dutch - Introductory 1

Dutch - Introductory 1

6 weeks

$199.00 incl. GST

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of the Dutch language.

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French - Introductory 1

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

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

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

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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French - Intermediate 1

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

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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