English: Learn English Through Media – Read, Discuss, Understand
For learners with Intermediate, Upper Intermediate to Advanced English skills. Course fee $15/$160
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Tue 10 Feb8 Tuesdays, 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM Te Oro Glen Innes
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $15.00 incl. GST
- $160.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 10 Feb 12:15 - Tue 10 Feb 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 2
Tue 17 Feb 12:15 - Tue 17 Feb 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 3
Tue 24 Feb 12:15 - Tue 24 Feb 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 4
Tue 03 Mar 12:15 - Tue 03 Mar 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 5
Tue 10 Mar 12:15 - Tue 10 Mar 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 6
Tue 17 Mar 12:15 - Tue 17 Mar 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 7
Tue 24 Mar 12:15 - Tue 24 Mar 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 8
Tue 31 Mar 12:15 - Tue 31 Mar 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Tue 05 May8 classes, Tuesdays 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM Te Oro Glen Innes
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $15.00 incl. GST
- $160.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 05 May 12:15 - Tue 05 May 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 2
Tue 12 May 12:15 - Tue 12 May 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 3
Tue 19 May 12:15 - Tue 19 May 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 4
Tue 26 May 12:15 - Tue 26 May 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 5
Tue 02 Jun 12:15 - Tue 02 Jun 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 6
Tue 09 Jun 12:15 - Tue 09 Jun 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 7
Tue 16 Jun 12:15 - Tue 16 Jun 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 8
Tue 23 Jun 12:15 - Tue 23 Jun 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Tue 28 Jul8 classes, Tuesdays 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM Te Oro Glen Innes
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $15.00 incl. GST
- $160.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 28 Jul 12:15 - Tue 28 Jul 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 2
Tue 04 Aug 12:15 - Tue 04 Aug 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 3
Tue 11 Aug 12:15 - Tue 11 Aug 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 4
Tue 18 Aug 12:15 - Tue 18 Aug 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 5
Tue 25 Aug 12:15 - Tue 25 Aug 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 6
Tue 01 Sep 12:15 - Tue 01 Sep 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 7
Tue 08 Sep 12:15 - Tue 08 Sep 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 8
Tue 15 Sep 12:15 - Tue 15 Sep 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
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Tue 13 Oct8 classes, Tuesdays 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM Te Oro Glen Innes
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $15.00 incl. GST
- $160.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 13 Oct 12:15 - Tue 13 Oct 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 2
Tue 20 Oct 12:15 - Tue 20 Oct 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 3
Tue 27 Oct 12:15 - Tue 27 Oct 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 4
Tue 03 Nov 12:15 - Tue 03 Nov 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 5
Tue 10 Nov 12:15 - Tue 10 Nov 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 6
Tue 17 Nov 12:15 - Tue 17 Nov 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 7
Tue 24 Nov 12:15 - Tue 24 Nov 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesSession 8
Tue 01 Dec 12:15 - Tue 01 Dec 14:15Te Oro Glen InnesPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) course fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should 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 you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation. The subsidised course fee is $15.
About the course
Learn English through the lens of real-world news media. In this engaging course, you’ll build your language skills by reading, analysing, and discussing current news articles from a variety of sources. Each session introduces new vocabulary, useful grammar structures, and practical pronunciation support, all grounded in timely topics that matter.
Through guided discussions, small-group activities, and critical thinking tasks, you’ll improve your confidence in speaking, listening, and expressing your opinions. By exploring current events, you’ll not only strengthen your English but also deepen your understanding of global issues and develop the language tools to talk about them with clarity and ease.
This course runs on Tuesday afternoons 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM starting:
- 10 February 2026
- 5 May 2026
- 28 July 2026
- 13 October 2026
Who should attend?
Students with Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced level English.
