All Courses

This course is for those who already know the Korean vowels and consonants. The course will cover how to organise conversations according to the situation such as at a restaurant, at a Korean shop, for writing letters or emails in Korean, for finding direction etc. Cultural experiences in this class will include items such as playing Korean traditional musical instruments, singing a song, Korea games and Korean under-floor heating system will expand your knowledge about Korea. It will be useful and fun!

For those who have completed Korean Introductory 2 or equivalent. This course will cover how to compose your own sentences using the right grammar and structure in Korean. It also covers how to talk together in Korean with confidence. Through various cultural experiences in this class, you will feel much closer to real Korean life.

Focus on the purpose of your writing and write more effectively and confidently in a range of situations. [ESOL Level 4+] [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

For those who can understand and use simple English in everyday situations. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

For those who generally speak with confidence and accuracy but need to develop fluency and the use of idiomatic language. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

For those who are more confident in everyday English, who want to be more fluent and accurate. This course is free for NZ citizens and residents and enrolment is by interview only.

For those who are becoming more confident in using English in everyday situations. This course is free for NZ citizens and residents and enrolment is by interview only.

Need to understand better and speak more confidently? Get lots of practice in the art of conversation, expand your vocabulary and have fun improving your English language skills. [Level 3+]. [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

Join our beginners’ informal English language group at the Johnsonville Community Centre and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $99].

Course held at the Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori. For those who have completed Te Reo Māori - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. [Please see the Te Reo Māori - Introductory 1 course description for an indication of what is covered]. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $89 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $179.

Join our elementary informal English language groups at the Johnsonville Community Centre and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $99].

Join our informal next step English language group (aimed at those at Intermediate level and above) at the Johnsonville Community Centre and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $99].

Join our beginners’ informal English language group at the Newlands Community Centre and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $99].

Join our informal next step English language group at the Newlands Community Centre (aimed at those at Intermediate level and above) and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $99].

Get better at giving presentations and feedback at work and learn more about communication in the NZ workplace. [Level 4+]. [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

For those with English as another language who can communicate well but need to review some basic grammar like tenses, articles and prepositions. [Level 3+]. [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

Taking the IELTS exam for immigration or study? Get the skills and strategies you need to help you pass. [Level 3+]. [Discounted fee of $125 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

We all have an accent in English, be it American, Indian, Scottish or Kiwi.  Find out how you can change yours to help others understand you more easily, and learn strategies to manage your communication better.   [Level 3+] [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

Develop your ability to listen, ask questions and discuss topics with visiting native speakers and other learners. [Level 3+] [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

Become a better and more confident writer and learn how to write more clearly and accurately in English. [Level 3+]. [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin.

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

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

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

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of French.

An intensive French course for complete beginners and travellers who wish to speak and understand French at a basic level. Once you have completed this course you can progress to French Introductory 2.

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

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

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

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of German.

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

Ideal for anyone about to start or currently learning a new language, this short workshop will introduce you to five key ingredients for successful language learning and boost your confidence as a language learner.

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Italian.

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

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.

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

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!

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of NZ Sign Language. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - evidence of eligibility required].

For those who have completed NZ Sign Language - Introductory 1A or have equivalent knowledge. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - evidence of eligibility required].

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Samoan. 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 $179.