Language and culture
Language and culture. Embrace other worlds.
If you’re heading to another country, your experience will be much richer if you’ve learned to speak the language first. A language and culture course at the Centre for Continuing Education will also immerse you in the fascinating customs and culture of another way of life.
Of course, learning a different language is not just for overseas travellers. You may want to gain a greater appreciation of your heritage, speak with friends from other countries, or you may simply enjoy the intellectual stimulation of learning another way to communicate.
Our experienced teachers can draw on all the resources of the University of Sydney. Enrol in a language and culture course at the Centre for Continuing Education and you’ll be learning a language in the most enjoyable, up-to-date and easiest way possible. Learn language the smart way with language and culture courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.
Russian. Learn Russian with us. Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Course activities include talking about health, asking others about their feelings, giving advice, and talking about necessities and obligations. This course will focus on various grammatical themes, such as imperfective and perfective aspects of verbs and the genitive case of plural nouns. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: have a good understanding...
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Russian Course 202 (Level 6)
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
This is a ‘fast track’ option in which learning is accelerated with meeting held daily for one week.
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Mon 20 Jan 2020
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9:30am
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Tue 21 Jan 2020
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9:30am
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Wed 22 Jan 2020
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9:30am
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Thu 23 Jan 2020
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9:30am
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Fri 24 Jan 2020
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9:30am
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Arabic. Learn Arabic with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course explores the grammatical structure of the language and continues to develop your vocabulary skills through various reading, writing and speaking exercises. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: recognise plural verb conjugation agreement recognise the three types of plural and the non-human plural agreement ask and answer questions about...
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Arabic Course 103 (Level 3)
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Tue 28 Jan 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 04 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 11 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 18 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 25 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 31 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please
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Brazilian Portuguese. Learn Brazilian Portuguese with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) In this course you will learn how to make comparisons about people and places, talk about past activities and learn new grammatical structures. Various activities will assist in developing your verbal and non-verbal language skills. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: describe your daily routine make plans to meet someone talk...
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Brazilian Portuguese Course 103 (Level 3)
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Tue 28 Jan 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 04 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 11 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 18 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 25 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
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Tue 31 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please
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French. Learn French with us. Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course covers more complex areas of speech relating to clarity, accuracy and checking you’ve been understood. Your ability will be furthered by covering the grammatical themes of adverbial phrases, utilisation of pronouns, sensibility to different levels of language: formal versus conversational, use of slang in context. The grammatical component of this course is based on...
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French Course 404 (Level 16)
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Tue 28 Jan 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 04 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 11 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 18 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 25 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
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Tue 31 Mar 2020
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please
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Thai. Learn Thai with us. Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Continue to expand your knowledge of the language, put grammatical concepts into practice and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. This course will introduce more complex language structures which will allow for expression of feelings and opinions, and facilitate the ability to hold an argument and to participate in a discussion. Suitable for those who have...
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Thai Course: Intermediate B2
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Tue 28 Jan 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 04 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 11 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 18 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 25 Feb 2020
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
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Tue 31 Mar 2020
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Japanese. Learn Japanese with us. Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course will further develop your ability to read, speak, listen, and write the language by covering themes including family and myself, seasons and weather, reading emails and letters from your family and friends. It follows the content in the prescribed chapters of the recommended text for reference and practice between sessions. Suitable for those who have completed...
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Japanese Course 201 (Level 5)
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Tue 28 Jan 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 04 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 11 Feb 2020
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Tue 18 Feb 2020
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Tue 25 Feb 2020
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
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Tue 31 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Japanese Course 201 (Level 5)
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Sat 01 Feb 2020
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9:30am
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Sat 08 Feb 2020
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9:30am
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Sat 15 Feb 2020
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9:30am
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Sat 22 Feb 2020
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9:30am
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Sat 29 Feb 2020
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9:30am
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Sat 07 Mar 2020
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9:30am
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Sat 14 Mar 2020
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9:30am
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Sat 21 Mar 2020
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9:30am
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Sat 28 Mar 2020
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9:30am
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Sat 04 Apr 2020
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9:30am
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please
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Spanish. Learn Spanish with us. Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course aims to consolidate and develop your knowledge previously gained, as well as introduce more complex Spanish language structures which will allow for expression of feelings and opinions. Suitable for those who have completed all levels of Spanish up to 204 or those who have completed 195 hours of recent face-to-face tuition. Outcomes By the end of this course, you...
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Spanish Course 301 (Level 9)
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Tue 28 Jan 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 04 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 11 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 18 Feb 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 25 Feb 2020
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
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Tue 31 Mar 2020
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6:15pm
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please
join the waiting list.
Chinese. Learn Chinese with us. In partnership with the Confucius Institute Offered in association with the Confucius Institute at the University of Sydney. The Confucius Institute is based on a partnership with Fudan University, in collaboration with the Office of The Chinese Language Council International in China (Hanban). It is managed by the the Office of Global Engagement. The first to be established in New South Wales, the Institute has attracted thousands of people to its...
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Chinese Mandarin Course 1021: Standard
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Tue 28 Jan 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 04 Feb 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 11 Feb 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 18 Feb 2020
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Tue 25 Feb 2020
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
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Tue 31 Mar 2020
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please
join the waiting list.
Chinese. Learn Chinese with us. In partnership with the Confucius Institute Offered in association with the Confucius Institute at the University of Sydney. The Confucius Institute is based on a partnership with Fudan University, in collaboration with the Office of The Chinese Language Council International in China (Hanban). It is managed by the the Office of Global Engagement. The first to be established in New South Wales, the Institute has attracted thousands of people to its...
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Chinese Mandarin Course 2011: Standard
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Tue 28 Jan 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 04 Feb 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 11 Feb 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 18 Feb 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 25 Feb 2020
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
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Tue 31 Mar 2020
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Polish. Learn Polish with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This Polish beginner’s course applies communicative methods and is ideal if you are preparing for travel, as you learn basic greetings and introductions, how to give and receive contact details and describe your family. Basic pronounciation, reading and writing skills are also covered. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Outcomes By the end of this course, you...
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Polish Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners
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University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Tue 28 Jan 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 04 Feb 2020
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6:30pm
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Tue 11 Feb 2020
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Tue 18 Feb 2020
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Tue 25 Feb 2020
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
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Tue 31 Mar 2020
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