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Learn Basic French

LOCATION: Galada Community Centre, 10A Forum Way, Epping, Meeting Room
DESCRIPTION: Learn Basic French through song and the study of phonics. French is the native language of the tutor and she has spent many years teaching and loves to share the language with members of the community.

French Conversation

LOCATION: Lalor Library May Rd Lalor
DESCRIPTION: This is a French conversation class where participants practise their French to become more proficient. Topics discussed will include travel, cooking, books etc. If you are interested in this class you will need to have some knowledge of the language – spoken only – and be able to carry on a conversation in French. It would be a great class if you were planning an overseas French holiday. PREREQUISITE: Able to speak French to some degree

Mandarin, Elementary Level

LOCATION: Mill Park Library 394 Plenty Rd Mill Park AIM: To improve pronunciation and sentence construction. DESCRIPTION: Pinyin knowledge will be introduced. Participants are encouraged to participate in oral conversation. Some basic knowledge of Chinese language is essential.

Italian Culture and Language Advanced

LOCATION: Lalor Library, May Rd Lalor

DESCRIPTION: This is an ADVANCED ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASS. Members of the class will be immersed into the cultural and language of Italy. Students will interact with an Italian native Tutor and learn the grammar rules but also culture and customs. The class will discuss life in Italy, the language including grammar and speech patterns. The tutor will take the members of the class on a journey where they will experience life and the treasures of Italy.

Italian Language Intermediate

LOCATION: Lalor Library, Lalor DESCRIPTION: Knowledge of Basic Italian Language is required. The class will benefit people who have an Italian background and want to better communicate with family and friends. For people who want to travel to Italy and for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Italian language for work or for business. Students will interact with an Italian native Tutor and learn the grammar rules but also culture and customs. This class features a computer where students can see or search for information in real time. Most of the work is done in the class where students take notes from the whiteboard ask questions and use web translators or book dictionaries. There is no fixed scheduling so people can join anytime.

Italian Total Beginners

LOCATION: Peter Lalor Campus 34 Robert St Lalor 3075 DESCRIPTION: The class will benefit people who have an Italian background and want to better communicate with family and friends. It is also good for people who want to travel to Italy and who want to improve their knowledge of the Italian language for work or for business. Students will interact with an Italian native Tutor and learn the grammar rules and also culture and customs. Most of the work is done in the class where students take notes from the whiteboard , ask questions and use web translators or book dictionaries. There is no fixed scheduling so people can join anytime.