Foreign Language courses available in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Mosman area. Enrol online today.
Northern Beaches & Mosman College offers a wide range of short courses for languages in French, Spanish, Italian, Indonesian, German, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese and Russian. These courses have an emphasis on learning how to speak the language for business, travel, cultural interest or to maintain fluency with a range of levels on offer. The courses at NBMC are based on a conversational, practical approach dealing with everyday situations and include grammar, vocabulary and cultural aspects. If you want to learn a language in a friendly and relaxed environment these are the courses for you!
Course Outline: This course is designed for students with prior knowledge of the French language at lower intermediate level or at the A2/B1 level on the CEFR scale. Students will continue to build and strengthen listening comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills, all in a social and interactive environment. This course is recommended for those who are familiar with the use of verbs conjugated in the present, past perfect, future, imperfect and imperative tenses. In...
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Course Outline: For students who have previously studied the French language at beginners level over 3 or 4 previous terms.. Students are familiar with the main tenses (présent, futur proche et passé composé). In this course, we will continue to build up all aspects of the language in a step by step manner along with constant revisions throughout the Term. Revisions are the key. Also, students will be encouraged to participate in class and should be able to connect phrases in a...
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Course Outline: NICOLE LAUGIER'S CLASS: This course is designed for students who have completed over 2 years of studies. Students have a sound knowledge of the main tenses (Present, Futur proche, Passe Compose, Imparfait and an understanding of Conditionnel and Subjonctif). In that class, we will continue to build up all aspects of the language (grammar, reading and writing) in a step by step manner along with constant revisions throughout the Term. The course is divided into 2...
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Course Outline: This course is designed for students who can interact with a good degree of fluency and spontaneity in the French language. Conversation is a big part of the course and a wide range of topics are discussed along the Term: current affairs, articles, contemporary problems, news (hand-outs). Grammar is reinforced at an advanced level. Homework is assigned. Active participation is required. What to Bring: Communication Progressive du Français - Niveau Perfectionnement -...
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Course Outline: This course is designed for students who have completed over 2 years of studies. Students have a sound knowledge of the main tenses (Présent, Futur Proche, Futur simple, Passé Composé, Imparfait), an understanding of Conditionnel and Subjonctif and a reasonable level of vocabulary. In this class, we will continue to build up all aspects of the language (grammar, reading and writing) in a step by step manner along with constant revisions throughout the Term. The...
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Course Outline This course is for those with very little or no knowledge of Spanish. Students will learn to understand, express and read simple words and phrases and take part in straightforward conversation. The aim is to introduce you to the basic linguistic skills and culture necessary for you to communicate simply but effectively. After completing this course students will be able to pronounce competently some vocabulary, expressions, intonations and pronunciations, be able to...
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Course Outline: This course is for those with very little or no knowledge of Japanese. Students will learn to understand, express and read simple words and phrases and take part in straightforward conversation. The aim is to introduce you to the basic linguistic skills and culture necessary for you to communicate simply but effectively. After completing this course students will be able to pronounce competently some vocabulary, expressions, intonations and pronunciations, be able...
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Course Outline: This course is for those with very little or no knowledge of Mandarin. Students will learn to understand, express and read simple words and phrases and take part in straightforward conversation. The aim is to introduce you to the basic linguistic skills and culture necessary for you to communicate simply but effectively. After completing this course students will be able to identify the alphabet/characters and basic sounds/tones, pronounce competently some...
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Course Outline For those students who have completed the first term or for those who are familiar with the basics of Italian language. Topics include: Identification and Pronunciation (vowels, consonants, tones in words and structures). Greetings (meeting people) - Introducing and describing yourself and others. Asking and responding: your and someone’s name; country of origin; your well being (for example ‘how are you?’ ‘where are you from?’ or 'what’s your name?'). Using basic...
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Course Outline: AA Spanish language course for students with about a year to 18 months of Spanish tuition. You should be familiar with all verb tenses (except subjunctive). This class is a continuation of Term 4 - 2023 Spanish Conversation. Please contact the college to be put in touch with the tutor Elizabeth, if you are new student, to assess your compatibility with this level. Please Bring: Notepad & Pen About the Tutor: Elizabeth Holgado-Vente - Spanish is Elizabeth's mother...
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