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In this subject, students will build on the skills learned in Tok Pisin 1. As in the preceding course, students will gain a practical command of basic spoken Tok Pisin and a capacity to read and write in the language, while developing their cultural knowledge of the diverse societies of Papua New Guinea. By the end of this course, students should have a vocabulary of around 2000 of the most frequently used and useful Tok Pisin words. By the end of the course students will be able to conduct a simple conversation and find their way around in Papua New Guinea. Students will deepen their command of the main features of Tok Pisin, and learn how to discuss topics such as geography, politics and climate change.

Tok Pisin 2

This course will further develop students’ Tibetan language skills at the high intermediate level. They will explore more uses of the language that will deepen their understanding of Tibetan culture, such as its operas and classics, paying particular attention to the well-known story of Tibet’s most famous saint, Milarepa. This course will also extend its reach across the Tibetan Plateau and into the Himalayan ranges by introducing the students to regional Tibetan languages, such as Kham Tibetan, Amdo Tibetan, and Bhutanese.

Tibetan 4

In this course, Tibetan language students will begin to broaden their study of the language. They will learn to speak and understand more complex colloquial sentences. They will learn basic honorifics that will enable them to speak with a broader range of people. They will begin to engage with a wider range of literary genres and spend time analysing these texts as well as reading them. This study will give them more confidence to engage with secular and religious texts. As part of this engagement, they will learn poetic sayings that will improve their colloquial Tibetan. They will also learn about several famous folk tales and how to tell jokes!The students will continue to work through interactive lessons specifically designed for them and they will continue to have access to online tutorials with a renowned Tibetan author.

Tibetan 3

This subject will build on students&#39; basic knowledge of the Tibetan Language in both its spoken and literary forms. It includes: (a) Development of conversational skills in Tibetan to include complex sentences; (b) Further explanation of the grammar of spoken and written Tibetan; (c) Reading of graded texts in the Tibetan script.

Progress your pursuit of Tibetan, as you develop your speaking and writing. Begin to have conversations as you develop the skill to construct complex sentences. Get a deeper understanding of Tibetan grammar, and read texts in Tibetan script. 

Tibetan 2

This subject introduces students to the Tibetan Language in both its spoken and literary forms. It includes:<ol><li>Development of conversational skills in Tibetan;</li><li>Instruction in reading and writing the Uchen script as used for Tibetan;</li><li>Explanation of the grammar of spoken and written Tibetan;</li><li>Reading of graded texts in the Tibetan script.</li></ol>

Take a journey into the heart of the language of Tibet. Explore the ins and outs of the Tibetan Uchen script and use it to construct written words and sentences. Understand simple Tibetan texts. Pose queries in the language and answer questions.

Tibetan 1

Thai 6 is an Advanced Intermediate level course. Students read and listen to a range of medium-and-full-length authentic written texts and audio-visual media. Implicit meanings and contextual understanding are also emphasised. Students discuss and write coherently on a broader range of topics such as current affairs, the economy, the politics of inequality, soft power, Thailand in the context of ASEAN and the Mekong Subregion, and Thailand and Australia relations. They offer comparative perspectives on various topics. Students identify and evaluate information from various resources for personal interests, class activities, and assignments. Students expand their technical vocabulary and understanding of complex grammatical construction through written exercises, oral presentations, and spontaneous translation tasks. Students are independent and able to converse on a range of topics with native speakers without strain from either party.Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.This is a fast paced academic course at a University level.

Thai 6

Thai 5 is an Upper-Intermediate level course. Students read and listen to a range of short-and-medium-length authentic written texts and audio-visual media. Excerpts of literary texts are introduced for figurative meaning exercises. Students discuss and write coherently on a range of selected contemporary issues such as popular culture, economic disparity, gender diversity, environment, and politics. They compare and contrast these topics to the Australian context. Students identify relevant information from the Internet for class activities and assignments. The course builds vocabulary and understanding of complex grammatical construction through written exercises, oral presentations, and spontaneous translation tasks. Students are able to converse on a range of concrete topics and pre-exposed abstract topics with native speakers with less strain from either party.Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.This is a fast paced academic course at a University level.

Thai 5

Thai 4 is an Intermediate level course. The course covers a wider range of more complex structural forms; effective use of markers to produce a more coherent expression of ideas, cause-effect, and arguments in spoken and written language. It also covers a defined range of historical, economic, socio-political, cultural topics, as well as current affairs. Students read and listen to longer modified and unmodified texts and audio-visual media on relevant topics. Full-length Thai films with English sub-titles and music are introduced in relation to the discussion of social themes, figurative meanings, and contextual understanding. Students further develop grammatical understanding through spoken, written, and translation exercises. They discuss and write about the selected topics in current affairs and relevant social themes. Students at this level are able to converse on a range of familiar matters and points of personal interest with native speakers who are willing to speak clearly with minimum colloquialism.This is a fast paced academic course at a University level.

Engage deeper with the language and culture of Thailand, working towards an intermediate level of speaking and writing in Thai. Enhance your language skills with a broader knowledge of Thai society. Enjoy spontaneity and join in group discussions.

Thai 4

Thai 3 is an Advanced Beginner-Low Intermediate level course. The course covers a wider range of structural forms; as well as the use of markers to indicate the linking of ideas and arguments. It also covers a limited range of historical, cultural, and contemporary social topics. Students use their growing socio-linguistic skills to read and listen to both modified and short unmodified texts and audio-visual media on relevant themes and situations. They develop grammatical understanding through spoken, written, and translation exercises. They discuss and write about selected social and cultural situations and issues. Students at this level are able to converse on a range of familiar and concrete topics with native speakers who are willing to speak clearly and simply without colloquialism.Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Engage with Thai language at an intermediate level and get ready to interact with native speakers. Through texts and tv, explore ideas of family, spirituality, and leadership. Add challenging words to your vocabulary and read longer pieces.

Thai 3

Thai 2 continues from Thai 1. In this course, students further develop their receptive, interactive, and productive skills. This course covers comparison, more conjunctions and sentence structures, and various day-to-day conversations. Students complete translation exercises, increase language exposure through audio-visual media and converse on selected topics in class. They will learn about Thai ways of life, geography, and neighbouring countries.Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Develop your spoken and written Thai, and get a deeper understanding of Thailand’s complex and diverse society. Begin translation exercises, and to recognise and use Thai phonemes, and engage with the associated etiquette implications. 

Thai 2

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