English: Kiwi Idioms, Slang and Expressions
Yeah. Nah. Sweet! Eh. It's raining cats and dogs. She'll be right! Join Cathie for a fun weekend course (over two days) to understand idiomatic Kiwi English. Suitable for Intermediate level English learners and higher.
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Description
2024 COURSE DATES
- Saturday & Sunday - 18 & 19 May
- Saturday & Sunday - 30 November & 1 December
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 two day intensive course is for those with English as a second language. We welcome Intermediate to Advanced speakers of English to this workshop. 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'.
Maximum class size 12 students.
TERTIARY EDUCATION COMMISSION (TEC) FEE SUBSIDY
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for:
- NZ citizens
- Permanent migrants (those with Permanent Resident or Resident Visas)
- Individuals granted refugee status
- In some cases partners of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be over the age of 16 years
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school
- You need to attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status if requested
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation.
COURSE FEES
- Qualifying NZ citizens and permanent migrants: $25. This course fee is subsidised by the Tertiary Education Commission and conditions apply.
- Temporary migrants: $140. 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.
Testimonials
From August 2022:
The course have been a beauty. A lot of new idioms and Kiwi slang with visual and verbal expression and lovely friendly atmosphere. Cathie is a real treasure in Kiwi speak. In my 8 years experience with English teachers in NZ Cathie is the best. Thank you very much! Svetla, Bulgaria.
I had a great time from your class … If you want me to score … the class from 1 to 10. I will put it on 10. Thanks for your teaching and time with us. Regards Vivian, China.
I enjoyed learning from you. I am learning keen as kiwi slang. Thank you. Young Un, Korea.
I am glad I have taken the 2 days course. The course is sweet as, good as gold, beauty, and definitely, choice! Best regards Yu, China.
