CityEast Community College

This is for people with little or no previous knowledge of Japanese language (Roma-ji and Hiragana). Basic conversation will be taught along with some elementary reading and written work. Some Japanese customs for business and social use will also be discussed. To gain the maximum benefit it is suggested students commit 2 or more hours per week to independent study. Materials Pen and note pad You will be required to purchase a text book for this course, which your tutor will confirm... [More]

This class will deal primarily with writing short stories or short pieces of prose, however, other forms of fiction, including novel and genre writing will be discussed. Run as a workshop with readings, writing exercises, homework and discussions, you are encouraged to bring your own work for class discussion. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced writers, the course will reflect the needs and wishes of the class, but topics covered will include: how to get started, what ... [More]

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a means of assessing competency in the English language and is used for university and TAFE admission and for applications for permanent residence. This course is intended for speakers of languages other than English who are planning to take the IELTS test in either the Academic or General Training version. It covers all four sections of the test (speaking, listening, reading and writing). Materials Pen and notepad . [More]

Experiencing trouble getting your message across in business or personal situations, then this is the course for you. Gain skills for both formal and impromptu speech delivery. Improve the quality of your voice and your confidence as you learn how to present yourself effectively and deliver your thoughts with clarity. Students attending Saturday class will be expected to prepare three assignments during the week to be presented on the second Saturday. Materials Pen and note pad . [More]

This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of everyday Italian for practical use in social situations. It will help the traveller in Italy and aid conversation, reading and basic grammar. To gain the maximum benefit it is suggested students commit 2 or more hours per week to independent study. Materials Pen and note pad ‘Buongiorno Italia’. BBC Books (available from Dymock’s Bondi Junction at a cost of $50.00 approx) Please speak to the tutor on the first night before purc... [More]

This course has been designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of the Italian language and wish to extend their knowledge beyond elementary written and conversational Italian. To gain the maximum benefit it is suggested students commit 2 or more hours per week to independent study. Materials Pen and note pad Buongiorno Italia BBC Books (available from Dymock’s Bondi Junction at a cost of $50.00 approx) . [More]

An introduction to speech sounds and tones of Mandarin awaits you. During this intensive program you learn lively and true-to-life conversation, basic sentence patterns and Mandarin expressions. This course focuses on conversation skills in Mandarin and the pin yin (alphabet). Unfortunately, reading and writing Chinese characters is not taught at this level. To gain the maximum benefit it is suggested students commit 4 or more hours per week to independent study. Materials Pen and n... [More]

A course designed to provide a basic knowledge of written and spoken Thai. The emphasis of this course is on elementary Thai and would be particularly useful for the prospective traveller. Social and cultural aspects of life in Thailand life will also be discussed. To gain the maximum benefit it is suggested students commit 2 or more hours per week to independent study. Materials Please bring a pen and note pad. . [More]

A continuing course designed to extend the students knowledge of Dutch vocabulary and grammar. Social and cultural aspects of Dutch life will also be discussed. To gain the maximum benefit it is suggested students commit 2 or more hours per week to independent study. Materials Please bring a pen and note pad to the first class No textbook is required as Jos uses his own notes and papers. . [More]

This course will concentrate on the knowledge necessary to perform most tourist transactions: shopping, asking for directions and using public transport. Tapes and text books will be used as support material to help you learn listening and speaking skills as well as reading and writing skills. Emphasis will be on a practical use of the language while still covering basic grammar. To gain the maximum benefit it is suggested students commit 2 or more hours per week to independent stud... [More]