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German Advanced Conversation (B2)
This course is for students who need to communicate with fluency in German. Students will have the opportunity to focus on specific skills, such as extending vocabulary in given areas, improving written language, and developing a better understanding of specific cultural and social issues. The class is conducted entirely in German and includes individual presentations by the students, as well as group debates and discussions on German current affairs, German news, songs, poems,...
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French Advanced Conversation (B2)
This course is for students who need to communicate with fluency in French. Students will have the opportunity to focus on specific skills such as extending vocabulary in given areas, improving written language, and developing a better understanding of specific cultural and social issues. The class is conducted in French and includes individual presentations by the students, as well as group debates and discussions on French current affairs, French songs, poems, movies etc....
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Continuing Ukulele
We will build on the basic chords you may already know and progressively add more to enable you to play a wider range of songs. Styles will include: Blues, Blue Grass, Ragtime and Ska as well as folk and popular music from various eras. Strumming patterns and melody playing will also be extended. Please bring your ukulele (available in all musical instrument shops starting at around $30) to the first lesson. COURSE OUTLINE Consolidation of the skills you may already have acquired...
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Continuing Ukulele
<p>We will build on the basic chords you may already know and progressively add more to enable you to play a wider range of songs. Styles will include: Blues, Blue Grass, Ragtime and Ska as well as
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Harmonica for Beginners
The harmonica has been described as “an orchestra in your pocket” and for good reasons. It is a small, expressive instrument which is capable of a wide variety of tone colours and it is adaptable to almost any style of music. We will focus on the standard 10 hole diatonic harmonica, commonly used in Folk, Blues and Rock styles of playing. Learn to pick out some familiar melodies to play lonesome tunes by the campfire and blast away in the folk style of Bob Dylan or the more melodic...
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Harmonica for Beginners
<p>The harmonica has been described as “an orchestra in your pocket” and for good reasons. It is a small, expressive instrument which is capable of a wide variety of tone colours and it is adaptable
...Latin Advanced
TEXT: Oxford Latin Reader, Oxford University Press, 1997. PLANNED LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course, students should be able to: Read and understand a Latin text of the appropriate level. Demonstrate the skills, vocabulary and attitudes required for further study of Latin. IMPORTANT: Textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. We therefore suggest you purchase...
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Ukulele For Beginners
The ukulele has become a very popular instrument in recent years for many good reasons. It is cheap and very portable, ukuleles are easy to play and you can learn to perform your favourite songs from any era or style, solo or with a group. If you have ever wanted to play a musical instrument this is probably the easiest way to make a start. Please bring your ukulele (available in all musical instrument shops starting at around $30) to the first lesson. COURSE OUTLINE Essential...
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$167
Ukulele For Beginners
<p>The ukulele has become a very popular instrument in recent years for many good reasons. It is cheap and very portable, ukuleles are easy to play and you can learn to perform your favourite songs
...Continuing Recorder (Descant/Soprano)
Both solo and ensemble repertoire from various styles and of an extended nature are used to further your learning. Explore additional notes, rhythm patterns, key signatures and time signatures. Continues from Beginner Recorder but anyone with soprano/descant recorder experience can join. COURSE OUTLINE The consolidation of the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C', D' with further expansion of the upper register of the recorder as required. The introduction of sharpened and flattened notes...
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Latin Intermediate 2
This is a continuation from Latin Intermediate 1. The closeness of inspection in reading Latin fosters precision in the use of words. It also provides a model for careful reading and writing of English. Each meeting will look at some aspects of Roman history and culture, in the context of the study of the language. Even a modest acquaintance with Latin automatically extends your English vocabulary. TEXT: Oxford Latin Course: Part III (2nd ed.), Oxford University Press, 2006....
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Introduction to Family History Research
This course provides a basic introduction to the main primary and secondary sources of information required to build family histories. It provides the opportunity for a hands-on exploration of multiple websites and teaches an organised approach to searching and recording. This course encourages students to use state and local libraries and genealogical organisations. This course assumes a basic level of computer and internet literacy. Students are encouraged to bring some ancestor...
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French Beginners Consolidation 3 (A1)
This course is for students who have completed French Beginners Consolidation 2. You will further develop basic skills to use in conversation, reading, listening and writing whilst also learning about French culture. TEXT: Alter Ego 1+ (2012) Dossier 7 Leçons 2-3 and Dossier 8: Leçon 1. CLASS PLAN Nine sessions that aim to build general basic comprehension and communication skills in lower intermediate French. CONTENT Conversational French and an introduction to cultural practices,...
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