Multilingual Life

Chinese: Mandarin Beginners

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Mandarin is easier to learn than you might expect! Once you begin, you'll find it both fascinating and logical. This course covers essential vocabulary, common phrases, and everyday conversations, providing practical skills for use in your community, workplace, and travels.

Chinese: Mandarin Continuing

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Expand on the skills gained in the beginners' course and continue your Mandarin learning journey. Strengthen your ability to communicate with Chinese speakers while deepening your understanding of Chinese culture. With regular practice, you'll grow your vocabulary and develop valuable language skills.

Chinese: Mandarin Intermediate

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Overcome the challenges of learning one of the world's most intricate languages by deepening your understanding of grammar and characters. This course will help you gain confidence in conversing with native speakers, enjoying Chinese dramas, and appreciating Chinese music. Regular Mandarin practice also stimulates the mind and supports cognitive health.

French: Beginners

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Bonjour! Ready to explore the language of love, culture, and fine cuisine? Our beginner French course introduces you to essential grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Whether you're dreaming of traveling to Paris or Canada, watching French films without subtitles, or impressing friends with your language skills, this is the perfect place to begin your journey!

German: Beginners

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Step into the fascinating world of the German language and immerse yourself in German-speaking culture in a fun and welcoming environment. Learn essential spoken and written German, perfect for both leisure and business travel. Build a strong foundation in German grammar to enhance your speaking and writing skills while gaining a deeper appreciation of English, its grammar, and history. Best of all, you'll be learning in great company!

German: Continuing

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Elevate your German skills and move beyond basic phrasebook conversations! Explore exciting new topics while deepening your understanding of German grammar, allowing you to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language with confidence. Together, we'll build fluency through engaging activities, including songs, games, movies, and treats—making learning both fun and rewarding. This course is ideal for those who have completed German: Beginners 1 or 2 or a similar beginner-level German course.

German: Intermediate

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After four terms of mastering the essentials of German grammar, it's time to reinforce your knowledge. This term, we'll shift from a structured language course to real-world reading and video materials, incorporating more free-form discussions in German. Targeted grammar and content topics will support your progress, helping you continue to advance your skills with confidence.

Italian: Beginners

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Some people want to learn a language for travel so they can be able to enjoy more their trips. Some want to learn for work opportunities in this time of globalisation. Some do learn to activate their brains and others for the curiosity to understand other cultures and to form new relationships. However it is your reason, if you want to become familiar with written and spoken standard Italian language this is the course for you.

This course fosters a supportive group environment where you can explore new experiences through learning. Your active participation will keep you motivated, helping you progress toward new knowledge and achieve your desired goals.

Italian: Beginners Continuing Online

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This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve their Italian language skills in a fun and relaxed online setting from the comfort of home. With a focus on both grammar and communication, lessons are paced simply to ensure easy learning. If you have a post-beginner understanding of Italian or have completed Italian Beginner classes with NCC for three or more terms, this program is ideal for you!

Italian: Intermediate Online

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If you have a strong grasp of Italian grammar and feel confident discussing various topics, this course is perfect for you! It focuses on all four key language skills—speaking, reading, listening, and writing—while helping you refine your abilities at an easy-to-follow pace. Ideal for upper-intermediate learners and those who have completed previous Italian study.

Japanese: Beginners

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This course is designed for beginners, introducing essential Japanese language and cultural knowledge. Learn Hiragana characters, basic conversational Japanese, and numbers to build a strong foundation in the language.

Japanese: Continuing

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This class expands on the basics of Japanese to further confidence, pronunciation, reading, writing, and speaking. Build on your skills from the Beginners class with this continuing option.

Spanish: Beginners

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This course is ideal for those eager to explore the language and culture of Spain and Latin America. Whether for travel, personal enrichment, or professional use, you'll gain valuable insights and practical language skills to enhance your experience.

Spanish: Intermediate

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This course is designed for students who already have some knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and grammar. It will help expand language skills in a more conversational way, incorporating reading, writing, and listening through books, songs, movies, and TV shows to enhance fluency and comprehension.

At Nepean Community College, we blend vocationally relevant training with opportunities for personal growth—offering flexible learning options (face-to-face, online self-study or mixed-mode delivery) across Penrith, St Marys, and the Blue Mountains. Ready to upskill your team or ignite a new passion? Explore our full range of courses and discover how our affordable adult education programs can transform your future.

NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, all courses and workshops offered at Nepean Community College are for people 15 years and over. Younger participants may be accepted if accompanied by a fee-paying adult. We do not provide child-minding services.

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