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EVERYDAY READING AND WRITING

Become more confident in reading and writing. Native English speakers will benefit as well as those from a non-English speaking background. Punctuation, grammar and spelling are covered, leading to writing well-structured sentences and paragraphs. Read and discuss a variety of texts, many taken from the print media.

PRACTISE SPEAKING ENGLISH

This intermediate English course focuses on conversational English for speakers of other languages. It aims to improve speaking and listening skills. Learn Australian colloquialisms and general knowledge plus information on other countries of the world. This course focuses on everyday conversations needed when shopping, making appointments or at a restaurant. We look at formal and casual language, and "safe conversation" for social gatherings. It is about building confidence.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

This is a course for those who are intermediate users of English and want to improve in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary. The focus of this friendly and relaxed class will be to improve your confidence when using English.

IMPROVE YOUR SPELLING

At least 90% of words follow a few simple, regular patterns. English spelling can be grouped according to sounds. This course will help you to learn these simple rules, and with lots of positive encouragement, help you to learn those 10% that have irregular patterns. We'll explore prefixes, suffixes, dividing words into syllables, and some modern foreign words also.

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STARTED 82006A - Fri., 9.00am 15 Aug. 6 wks x 2 hrs (Wea Centre)

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 2

If you enjoyed the English As A Second Language class or have upper- intermediate to advanced English skills, this class if for you. A friendly and encouraging environment helps you to gain confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

PRACTICAL HOME GARDENING

Covers all essentials of organic garden care. Focusing on design and layout, the use of ecological principles and patterns in nature, water wise gardens, soils, composting and fertilising, plant selection, placement, the use of natives, food gardens, the fundamentals of pruning and garden irrigation.

PERMACULTURE - A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE

Permaculture is the conscience design of sustainable human landscapes and habitats that produce an abundance. These landscapes make use of ecological principles and patterns in nature. This course will introduce you to new, exciting concepts, and offer practical ways to live more self-reliantly. The history of permaculture, organic garden design, plants and animal systems, soils, energy efficient housing and ecovillages will be discussed.

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY

This course covers the basics of photography; shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, composition, flash and also a guide to all those buttons. No previous knowledge of photography is needed. Field trip will be in week 5 on the Wednesday night (weather permitting). Because there are so many different digital cameras available, please bring, to each session, your camera and camera manual (if you have one) and be prepared to use them.

USING AN SLR CAMERA

Use your SLR camera to its full potential. Topics include: camera function, lenses, lighting, composition, close-up, accessories etc. Students are encouraged to take photos to demonstrate their level of achievement during the course. The Focus is on Digital SLR cameras but Film ok. Fee includes field trip.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Have you been asked to photograph a wedding? Learn how to prepare well, make your plans and schedules, get the most out of your equipment and take your best shots on the day. Learn to manage different locations and weather conditions, how to work with the bridal party, what is required post wedding and more.