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English: Kiwi Idioms, Slang and Expressions Day

    Home English: Kiwi Idioms, Slang and Expressions Day

    Yeah. Nah. Sweet! Eh. It's raining cats and dogs. She'll be right! Join Cathie for a fun session to understand idiomatic Kiwi English. Suitable for Intermediate level English learners and higher.

    • Sat 25 Sep
      2 days, Sat & Sun 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.
      • TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying citizens and permanent residents $25.00 incl. GST
      • $130.00 incl. GST
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      Sessions
      Session 1
      Sat 25 Sep 09:30 - Sat 25 Sep 15:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
      Session 2
      Sun 26 Sep 09:30 - Sun 26 Sep 15:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
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    Yeah. Nah. Eh. Marmite and jandals. She'll be right! Join Cathie for a fun session to understand idiomatic Kiwi English. General English slang and expressions will also be included e.g. 'it’s raining cats and dogs'.

    Further classes will be scheduled when there is demand. If you wish to attend this course in the future, please notify the office of your interest.


    ABOUT THE COURSE

    This one day intensive course is for those with English as a second language. Improve your pronunciation skills in order to be more clearly understood in New Zealand. We welcome Intermediate to Advanced speakers of English to this workshop.

    Learn the English sounds (phonemes):

    • Recognise phonemic symbols (symbols of how to pronounce)
    • Identify personal pronunciation challenges and address them
    • Learn word and sentence stress; and the rise and falls of pitch and intonation
    • Learn sound changes with connected speech and linking

    Maximum class size 12 students.


    COURSE FEES

    NZ citizens and permanent migrants: $25.  This course fee is subsidised by the Tertiary Education Commission and conditions apply.

    Temporary migrants: $130. If you are awarded a resident visa while you are studying with us, please let us know. You may qualify for a fee rebate on your current course.

    Refugees may qualify for a free course. Please contact the office for more information.


    TERTIARY EDUCATION COMMISSION FEE SUBSIDY

    This applies to New Zealand citizens, permanent migrants and refugees

    The Tertiary Education Commission offers a fee subsidy for this course to qualifying students.

    NZ citizens, permanent migrants and refugees who are offered a place on this course will be offered the fee subsidy providing you agree to the following conditions:

    • for weekend workshops, you will attend the whole workshop
    • you prove your right to reside permanently in New Zealand through presentation of your passport or refugee papers before starting your course.

    If you are unable to agree to these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation.


    IMMIGRATION STATUS

    Permanent migrant: student holds NZ Resident Visa or NZ Permanent Resident Visa

    Temporary migrant: student holds Guardian Visa, Work Visa, Student Visa, Visitor Visa or other visas

    Refugee: student has been personally granted refugee status in NZ.

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    (09) 521 9623
    info@selwyncomed.school.nz
    203-245 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama

    Open Hours
    Term Time: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 9:00pm
    Thursday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

    School Holidays: When courses are running the office is open 9:00am - 4:00pm




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