Scotch College

2013 - Semester 1 Classes

These are 2 hr classes from 7.00 -9.00pm on the designated evening over a 16 week semester. There will be a mid-semester break from 28 March to 12 April.

No classes are held during school holidays or on public holidays.

Teaching Focus:

Is to develop practical communication skills, Grammatical concepts are introduced where appropriate to the topic. Exploration of aspectsof the culture of the particular language is an integralpart of our course study. Teachers are responsive to thestudents' particular needs and purpose for studying the language.

Assessment:

Certificates are issued based on attendance and / or level reached. These are optional and as requested by the student.

Cost:

Adults	$480	($15.00 per hour)
Students (Tertiary)	$450	($14.06 per hour)
Students (Secondary)	$450	($14.06 per hour)

Language Levels

Beginner 1 -1st sem.	Beginner 2 -2nd sem.
Intermediate 1 -3rd sem.	Intermediate 2 -4th sem.
Intermediate 3 -5th sem.	Intermediate 4 -6th sem.
Advanced 1 -7th sem.	Advanced 2 -8th sem.
Advanced 3 -9th sem.	Advanced 4 -10th sem.
Advanced 5 -11th sem.	Advanced 6 -12th sem.

New students uncertain about the appropriate level for their language skills are encouraged to discuss this with Elaine Tarran, Director of the Centre, on 9810 4409.

Class Information Semester 1, 2013

Chinese
Beginner 1		Ni Hao 1 (China Soft) Text and Workbook	Monday 11 February
French
Beginner 1/Refresher		The French Experience (BBC) Beginner	Thursday 14 February
Beginner 3		The French Experience (BBC) Intermediate	Monday 11 February
Intermediate 1		The French Experience (BBC)Intermediate	Wednesday 13 February
Advanced 1		The French Experience (BBC) Int	Monday 11 February
Advanced 12		The French Experience (BBC) Int	Wednesday 13 February
Advanced Conversation I		Materials supplied in class	Thursday 14 February
Advanced Conversation II		Materials supplied in class	Monday 11 February
German
Beginner 1		Deutsch Plus (BBC)	Thursday 14 February
Intermediate 1		Deutsch Plus (BBC)	Monday 11 February
Indonesian
Beginner 1		tbc	Thursday 14 February
Italian
Beginner 1		Expresso 1 (Alma)	Wednesday 13 February
Beginner 2		Expresso 1 (Alma)	Wednesday 13 February
Beginner 4		Expresso 1 (Alma)	Monday 11 February
Advanced 10		Expresso 2 (Alma)	Thursday 14 February
Japanese
Beginner 1		tbc	Thursday 14 February
Spanish
Beginner 1		tbc	Wednesday 13 February

VCE Conversation Classes

These are 2hr classes for students doing Units 3 & 4 LOTE from 4.30-6.30pm on the designated afternoon for 4 weeks. There will be a mid-semester break from 28th March to 12 April. No classes are held on school holidays or public holidays.

TEACHING FOCUS► Will be on increasing oral confidence and fluency using pair, small group and whole class activities. Attention will be given to pronunciation and intonation, appropriate register of language and expression. Some tasks similar to the oral outcomes in VCE Units 3 - 4 will be practiced and extended with the requirements of the VCE Oral Exam in mind. Course material will be supplied in class.

Cost: 4 x 2 hr classes: $180. (incl GST, materials supplied in class)

VCE Chinese SL			Tuesday 26 February	5.30 - 6.30 pm
VCE French			Tuesday 26 February	5.30 - 6.30 pm
VCE German			Tuesday 26 February	5.30 - 6.30 pm
VCE Indonesian SL			Tuesday 26 February	5.30 - 6.30 pm
VCE Italian			Tuesday 26 February	5.30 - 6.30 pm

Year 11 Conversation

Ideal for students about to go on exchange and/or those keen to improve their oral skills. These are 1hr classes on the designated afternoon for 10 weeks. There will be a mid-semester break from 28th March to 12 April. No classes are held on school holidays or public holidays.

TEACHING FOCUS► Will be on maintaining and increasing oral confidence and fluency using pair, small group and whole class activities with a native speaker teacher of the language. Attention will be given to pronunciation and intonation, appropriate register of the language and expression. Vocabulary and grammar will also be revised where appropriate.

Cost: 10 x 1 hr classes: $180. (incl GST, materials supplied in class)

Y11 Chinese SL			Tuesday 26 February	4.30 - 5.30 pm
Y11 French			Tuesday 26 February	4.30 - 5.30 pm
Y11 German			Tuesday 26 February	4.30 - 5.30 pm
Y11 Indonesian SL			Tuesday 26 February	4.30 - 5.30 pm
Y11 Italian			Tuesday 26 February	4.30 - 5.30 pm