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Parnell Community Centre | 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
$150.00 for 8 sessions | 13 places remaining
Run by Parnell Community Centre
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Embark on a linguistic journey with Parnell Community Centre's French for Beginners course.
Tutor: Raymond Butler
Our French Course Pathway:
Community Service Card and Gold Card holders discount:
Parnell Community Centre is located in the Jubilee Building at 545 Parnell Road, Parnell. For further details about our community classes and activities, see our website at https://villagesquare.org.nz/classes or contact Abigail on 09 555 5164 / community@villagesquare.org.nz.
Discover the joy of speaking French with our dynamic and immersive course!
In this class, you’ll build your confidence in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding French culture.
Experience the elegance of the French language as you expand your vocabulary and gain the practical skills needed to communicate smoothly in real‑life situations—whether you’re greeting new people, socialising, shopping, or exploring a French‑speaking country.
French Beginners Group 2 is designed to elevate your foundational knowledge and bring your language abilities to the next level. Perfect for learners who have already had some exposure to French—or who have completed the Full Beginners Group 1 course—this programme offers the ideal blend of structure, support, and lively interaction.
If you're eager to progress, engage with the language more deeply, and speak French with growing confidence, this course is your next step.
- Weekly day and time: Mondays, 6-7.30pm
- Start date: 20th April (no class ANZAC and Kings Bday)
- Course length: 8 weeks
- Cost: $150
Raymond Butler is a lifelong language enthusiast with a strong family background in French—his father was an Associate Professor of French at the University of Auckland, and his mother taught French at secondary level.
He holds an MA (Hons) in French from the University of Auckland and has taught English in the greater Paris region before returning to New Zealand to teach English as a Second Language.
Raymond believes that learning a language is fun, sometimes challenging, but deeply rewarding as understanding and communication begin to grow.
French - Beginners, Group 2 (A1.3): Designed for individuals with some basic knowledge or who have completed Group 1. This course helps build on your initial skills and gain confidence in communication.
We are pleased to extend a special 10% discount to Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. When enrolling, simply select the applicable discount option, and during checkout, enter your membership number to validate and apply the discount.
Parnell Community Centre | 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland