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I was impressed with the quality of the teaching and convenience of the course times. Don’t hesitate – you will enjoy every moment and learn much!

Bob Purser, Italian for beginners

Arabic Beginners

By the end of the course, participants will: Have a foundational understanding of Arabic reading, writing, and conversational skills. Gain insight into Arabic cultural practices, including social norms, traditions, and customs. Be equipped to engage with Arabic-speaking communities more meaningfully, fostering greater cross-cultural understanding.

Auslan Beginners Day


Auslan is Australian Sign Language, the language of the Deaf community. Learn about the deaf community, their culture and language, as well as practise how to use basic signs.

Auslan Beginners Evening


Introduction to Auslan (Auslan Sign Language). Why not come along and dare to try something new!!

French Beginners


An introduction to the French language. This is a course for adults learning French for the first time or those wishing to revise basic skills.

French Continuing


This course is ideal for those people who have completed the French – Intermediate course.  Students will focus on furthering their French conversational, listening and speaking skills through an integrated communicative approach.

French Intermediate 1


This is a course for those who have studied basic conversational French and wish to build on already acquired basic French language structures. You will learn to speak and be understood in French in a wide range of everyday situations. 

French Intermediate 2


Acquire a more detailed understanding of spoken French; increase vocabulary, grammatical and cultural knowledge; and further develop conversational skills.  Increase your understanding of the French language.

German Beginners


Willkommen! Let’s talk German! Our Beginners’ German course is ideal if you would like to learn a language for the purposes of engaging with everyday situations, travel, or business.

German Continuers 1


This course is a continuation from German Intermediate and is for any students who wish to fine-tune their knowledge of the German grammar, communication, listening, and writing skills as well as delve further into Germany’s culture.  Auf geht’s, macht mit!

German Conversation


German Conversational is perfect for those who have completed German Intermediate courses or have equivalent knowledge (around CEFR A1-2 levels). The course focuses on improving listening and speaking skills through practical conversational practice. 

German Intermediate 1


Our Intermediates’ German course is ideal if you would like to continue to learn German. This course is designed for students who have completed German Beginners or have an established understanding of the German language. 

German Intermediate 2


This course is a continuation from German Intermediate 1 and is for students who wish to fine-tune their knowledge of the German grammar, communication, listening, and writing skills as well as delve further into Germany’s culture. 

Italian Beginners

An introduction to the Italian language! Learn basic language skills for use in a variety of social settings. For beginners and those wishing to revise basic skills. You will leave with the ability to hold a basic conversation in Italian!

Italian Continuing


This course is ideal for those people who have completed the Italian Intermediate course or have good knowledge or exposure to the Living Bella Lingua. You will focus on furthering your Italian conversational, listening and speaking skills through an integrated communicative approach.

Italian Conversation


This course is ideal for those people who have completed the Italian Intermediate course or have good knowledge or exposure to the Living Bella Lingua.  You will engage in lively discussions on current topics in a conversational and relaxed environment.

Italian Intermediate 1


This course is ideal for those who have completed the introductory stages of vocabulary and grammar and are ready to start improving their communication skills.  You will converse about day to day situations and further your understanding of the Italian language.

Italian Intermediate 2


Italian Intermediate 2 helps you continue to build skills to comprehend and converse about familiar topics that you frequently encounter at work, school, and during leisure activities. You will be capable of handling most situations that may arise while traveling in Italy. 

Japanese Beginners 1


Have you felt the call of the cherry blossom and thought I'd really like to be able to learn the basics of Japanese so when I visit I know some basics?  If so, this Japanese beginners course is for you!  Develop basic skills to use in conversation, reading, listening and writing.

Japanese Beginners 2


This course is for students who have completed the Japanese Beginners or have some prior knowledge of the language.  Students will focus on furthering their Japanese conversation, reading, listening, and writing.  Students will learn Hiragana.

Japanese Continuing


This course is a continuation from Japanese Intermediate and is for any students who wish to extend their knowledge of the Japanese grammar, communication, listening, and writing skills.

Japanese Intermediate 1


This course is for students who have completed the Japanese Introduction or have some prior knowledge of the language. Students will focus on furthering their Japanese conversation, reading, listening, and writing.

 

Japanese Intermediate 2


This course is for students who have completed the Japanese intermediate Level (previously called Intermediate) or have some prior knowledge of the language.  Students will focus on furthering their Japanese conversation, reading, listening, and writing. 

Korean Beginners


This is a great introduction to the Korean language, Rachel will share not only the language but the culture of Korea as well. Student learning resources are provided for you to keep and take home.

 

Korean Beginners - Fundamentals


This is a great introduction to the Korean language, Rachel will share not only the language but the culture of Korea as well.  Why not continue your journey into the Korean language?

Korean Beginners - Skilled


This course is designed for beginners to continue to learn Korean language basics. Students will learn to create simple sentences, understand Korean grammar including past, present and future tense, and engage in basic conversation.

Korean Beginners - The Next Step


Continue your Korean language adventure! Join our ‘the Next Step’ course, interactive lessons to guide you through language fundamentals and beyond.  You will learn foundational Korean language skills.

 

Spanish Beginners


An Introduction to the Spanish language! This course is ideal if you would like to learn a language in a supportive & friendly environment for the purposes of travel or leisure. Take your first step towards learning the Spanish language today.

Spanish Intermediate


Ready to learn some more Spanish? Then this is the course for you!!!!  This course is ideal for those people who have completed the Beginners level. Students will focus on furthering their understanding of the Spanish language.

Survival Japanese


This Japanese crush course will make your first trip to Japan even more enjoyable.  You will learn useful essential Japanese phrases before your trip to Japan and some of the culture behind the Japanese language.

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