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Tetum 1

Tetum 2

Tetum 3

Tetum 4

Tetum, the language of Timor-Leste, will allow you to engage with one of Australia’s closest neighbours. In this introductory course, through active engagement, students will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 1000 of the most frequently used words in Tetum. Students will learn the main grammar features of Tetum and learn how to pronounce its words accurately. Throughout the semester, students will engage in role-play conversations to learn how to use language appropriately to different social situations. They will further interact with authentic Tetum language and culture through various multi-media materials appropriate to the level. By the end of this course, students will be able to communicate using basic sentences, gain a practical command of beginner spoken Tetum, and an elementary capacity to read Tetum newspaper articles with the help of a dictionary.Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Immerse yourself in the official language of Timor-Leste. Flick through newspaper articles written in Tetum. Work on pronunciation and intonation. Assemble the fundamental language building blocks that allow you to discuss food, clothes and homes.

In this subject, with active engagement students will be able to use active vocabulary of about 3500 of the most frequently used and useful Tetum words. Students will build on the skills and knowledge learned in Tetum 3 and develop a nuanced understanding of Tetum language and culture. Throughout the semester, students will engage in complex role-play conversations to learn how to use language appropriately to different social situations. They will further interact with authentic Tetum language and culture through various multi-media materials appropriate to the level. By the end of the subject, students will improve their Tetum language skills to an intermediate proficiency. Students will be able to navigate cultural differences, discuss and write with more depth on a variety of topics including Timor-Leste-Australia relations, current affairs, law and crime, gender roles, climate and environmental issues, Timorese history and Timor-Leste’s place in the world.This subject is ran via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Build up your Tetum language skills and knowledge to an intermediate level. Get ready to engage with Timorese people on useful topics including work, health, the environment and government. Deepen your understanding of Timor-Leste's society.

In this course, with active engagement, students will be able to use a vocabulary of about 3000 of the most useful Tetum words. Students will build on the skills and knowledge learned in Tetum 2 and deepen their understanding of Tetum language and culture. Throughout the semester, students will engage in extensive role-play conversations to learn how to use language appropriately to different social situations. They will further interact with authentic Tetum language and culture through various multi-media materials appropriate to the level. By the end of the course, students will be able to read non-technical authentic materials with the help of a dictionary and communicate using comprehensive sentence structures and phrases with correct grammar in a broader range of situations, such as navigation and map reading, educational systems, and social events in the context of diverse Timor-Leste history and culture.Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Study the third out of four courses in Tetum – the language of Timor-Leste. These four courses are needed to complete the Tetum minor. Learn skills to communicate at an intermediate level with one of Australia’s closest neighbours.

In this course, through active engagement, students will be able to use an active vocabulary of about 2000 of the most frequently used words in Tetum. Students will build on the skills and knowledge learned in Tetum 1 and broaden their basic vocabulary and grammatical structures relevant to everyday conversations. Throughout the semester, students will engage in role-play conversations to learn how to use language appropriately in different social situations. They will further interact with authentic Tetum language and culture through various multi-media materials appropriate to the level. By the end of this course, students will be able to navigate a broader range of conversational situations using basic structures. They will be able to read non-technical authentic materials with the help of a dictionary.Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Build on your knowledge of Tetum, and further engage with the society, culture and history of Timor-Leste. Expand your vocabulary and gain the ability to talk about daily life, including chatting about people, transport, and work.

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