WELCOME “Learning a new language is a big challenge. For you to meet this challenge, we offer you the best learning environment and the best teaching techniques. A full immersion environment is the most effective way to learn a language. We wish you lots of success in your learning.�
Content Immersion Learning
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Our Languages
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Julie grew up in Rotorua and spoke only English until she was 20. She has since learned and taught languages all over the world. She now speaks French, German, Spanish, Arabic and is currently learning Chinese. An expert in effective language learning and teaching techniques, Julie established Language Hub to make proficiency in a foreign language achievable for every New Zealander.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN YOUR TARGET LANGUAGE
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Experienced and passionate native teachers
Interactive and effective learning experiences Best practice teaching methods
Our Advantages:
A vibrant supportive environment Immersion learning programme
Fluency in a language occurs when speaking, listening and interacting with others is automatic and natural – just like in your own language.
Language Hub´s full immersion classes will get you where you want to be quickly, with interactive hands-on learning and best practice teaching.
The fastest way to fluency is to immerse yourself in the language - and if you can't fly across the world to learn your target language, we have created an immersion environment for you right here in New Zealand.
You never knew learning a language could be so much fun and so easy!
Your activities, handouts, exercises, textbook, explanations and instructions will be 100% in your target language
You will speak and interact only in your target language
You will be completely immersed in the language and culture you are learning
WHAT IS
Speak and learn only in your target language Think, speak and ask questions in your target language
Store learning in your long term memory
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WHY DO
The fastest and most effective way to learn a language
In Class
At Home
Leave English outside the classroom
Keep practicing Watch TV and movies in your new language Practice reading much as possible
Talk a lot and listen carefully
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Change your device language settings Make foreign friends who speak that language
Recall and speak spontaneously
Build long term competency
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Ask questions and make mistakes, mistakes do not matter
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Listen to music in your target language Take advange of our online learning programme
Remove translation from your mind, think in your target language
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LANGUAGES
Arabic is a major international language and is spoken in 27 countries around the world. Learning Arabic makes travel to these countries more enjoyable and enriching, it helps increase your employment options in the Middle East and helps you do business with the Arab world.
Speak Chinese and take yourself to the next level. Learning Chinese facilitates and enriches travel to mainland China, Taiwan and Singapore, as well as other South-East Asian countries. Learning Chinese increases your employment options and improves your business relationships.
Learning Arabic also helps to read and understand the Koran and the rich Arab culture and history. Immerse yourself and get speaking Arabic today.
Chinese could well be the language to learn in the 21st century.
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French is an official language of 29 countries around the world, and is essential for travel to much of Africa, including North Africa and parts of the Middle East. You will find French speakers all over the world. As such, speaking French is a very useful skill to have. Speaking French allows you to experience French and African books, plays and other works in their native language, and learn about diverse cultures all over the world. French is fun and relatively easy to learn, as English shares around 60% of its vocabulary with French.
Germany is a great nation for work, study and doing business. Speaking German is great for business and allows you to communicate while travelling through Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and to better appreciate the culture of these three nations. Immerse yourself and get speaking.
Learning Japanese will allow you to delve deep into the mindset of this fascinating country.
Italian is a very popular language for travelers and for people who love languages, good food and romance. Italian makes a trip to Italy much more rewarding, and is also useful for doing business with Italy. Italian is a great social language, and the sexy Italian accent makes Italian a very fun and enjoyable language to learn.
Japan has the world’s third largest economy, and as a neighbour of New Zealand is important for both business and tourism. Learning Japanese is a great way to open doors and gain opportunities in business, and adds an edge to a CV for many careers. Manga and Japanese culture and history can be discovered and explored through the Japanese language, and conversing with the locals in Japanese while travelling in Japan is a very rewarding experience.
Korean culture is fascinating, unique, and very popular in New Zealand and around the Asia-pacific region. Travelling to Korea and learning its history is a more enriching experience when you speak Korean. Korean language skills are a great asset for business owners and people trading with Korea, as well as companies with Korean clients. Korean is an up-and-coming business language for New Zealanders, with the Korean population in New Zealand increasing, and Korea becoming an important global economy.
Spanish is a great language to learn for a rich and rewarding experience in your travels to Latin America and Spain. With such a large number of countries and speakers, Spanish is an important world language and a great addition to your CV. The rich, poetic Latin American culture can only be truly understood in Spanish. Spanish is a very popular language to learn and you can find chances to practice and show off your Spanish skills wherever you go.
All our Languages Classes are FULL IMMERSION.
Russian language skills are essential when doing business with Russia or with any of the former USSR states. Russian helps you to better explore the culture and history of the region, and enriches any travel experience to a Russian speaking country. Russia is a large world economy and speaking Russian is useful for business, travel, and for understanding the people and culture of this vast region.
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CLASS TYPES The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. Learning a language means learning speaking, listening, reading and writing, but it also means learning how to speak and understand at speed and automatically, how to speak without errors, how to master the pronunciation, and applying skills such as guessing unfamiliar words and meaning from the context. Language Hub offers a range of different class types, to get your language skills where you want them to be.
cR 1.5 hours Levels: Foundation, A1.1, A1.2, A2, B1, B2+
cN 1 hour Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
CORE CLASSES Core classes are the life-blood of your language learning, and are the class to go to if you want to advance your knowledge and communicate with an ever-expanding degree of complexity. In these classes you will learn how your language works – how to describe things, how to talk in the past and the future, how to talk about events that aren't real (if I won a million dollars…), how to conjugate your verbs and coordinate your adjectives and all that fun stuff. Core classes improve your knowledge of the language.
CONVERSATION CLASSES Conversation classes are the best way to gain confidence in speaking, and to speak more quickly, with less hesitation, fewer mistakes and more fluency. Conversation classes make your language more natural. In these classes you will play games, do activities, have dialogues and discuss events, all designed to get you talking like an expert.
1 hour 10 classes If you are looking to learn a new language at your own pace and need tailor-made lessons, then private classes are the best option for you. Let us know your availability and we can arrange private one-on-one classes with one of our teachers. The teacher will give you individual attention and will focus on your language skills, your strengths and the specific areas you need to work on. You can discuss and negotiate language topics with your teacher and learn what you most like and find interesting.
1 hour 10 classes Can’t make it to Class? Learn from home! Private skype classes give you great results wherever you are. Let us know your availability and we can arrange one-on-one skype classes with one of our teachers. The teacher will give you individual attention and will focus on your language skills, your strengths and the specific areas you need to work on. You can discuss and negotiate language topics with your teacher and learn what you like the most and find interesting.
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Common European Framework of Reference.
A1
80 - 120 Hours
A2
180 - 200 Hours
B1
350 - 400 Hours
B2
500 - 600 Hours
C1
700 - 800 Hours
C2
1000 - 1200 Hours
Can recognise and use familiar words and simple phrases for concrete purposes. Can introduce yourself or someone else. Can ask and answer basic questions about home, family, surroundings, etc. Can communicate in a basic way when the other person speaks slowly and clearly, and is ready to repeat or reformulate to help communication. Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
Guided Learning Hours: The hours of study required for each level depends on factors such as the learner's language learning background, the intensity of study, the learner's motivation, and the amount of study and exposure outside class. The hours shown in the above table are approximate only. Exam Options After the completion of each level students can sit internationally recognised exams. Exams options: • Give you something to aim for • Provide you with internationally recognised proof of your language ability
Internationally recognised proficiency exams.
SET A GOAL
ENHANCE YOUR CV BE PROUD OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
We know that it is important to reach your goals, for that reason our students receive a Training Certificate after completing their studies with Language Hub.
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RESOURCES
All the resources you need to take your learning to the next level
online.languagehub.co.nz
Keep learning wherever you are. Wish your class would never end? Language Hub’s online learning programme is a GREAT and FREE opportunity for you to strengthen your learning. The online learning programme supports, reinforces and reviews what you have been learning in your classes. It is also an effective way of filling any gaps in your knowledge and of solidifying your strengths.
Online learning lets you study at your own pace. All you need is internet and a love of language. With hundreds of videos, audios, pictures, and exercises, learning modules, activities, tests and quizzes, you will find the online learning programme fun, easy and a wonderful way to support your foreign language learning.
With online learning you can keep studying outside of the classroom. You can be at home, in your lunch break or even on holiday.
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Hubspace is Language Hub's online booking system, which allows you to register for classes and see what classes you have coming up. It is also your gateway to the Language Hub resources and practical tips to improve your language skills.
Learning a language means learning a new culture and way of life. We bring your target country to you through workshops which explore different aspects of the culture of the language you are studying. Imagine: Arabic belly dancing Latin American culture and food Japanese kanji Chinese calligraphy Italian cooking French food Korean Soaps German Oktoberfest Spanish Exchange
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PRICES FLUENCY FAST TRACK
CORE PLUS TRACK
CORE TRACK
Two classes a week
One class a week
ONGOING* MEMBERSHIP**
$79 / week
$59 / week
$36 / week
12 MONTH MEMBERSHIP**
$73 / week
$53 / week
$30 / week
24 MONTH MEMBERSHIP**
$69 / week
$49 / week
$27 / week
CORE CLASS WORKSHOPS ONLINE LEARNING CONVERSATION CLASS SUCCESS GUARANTEE
10 Private Classes $599
10 Online Classes $599
Casual / Trail Class $40 / 1 Class
** You can suspend your membership for up to six weeks if you’re going away. * Ongoing memberships are flexible and you can finish any time you choose. You just need to give 30 days notice when you’re ready to cancel. Doing this is easy – you can call Debit Success on 0800 481 0400 and they’ll sort it out for you.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY: “I really enjoyed your classes and think that you are the best teacher ever, and I have been to many different classes here and overseas! Your teaching techniques and the total immersion suit me totally”. M.D, French
“It’s casual and fun. The teacher is fantastic. [She] commands our full attention and is most informative and an excellent communicator”. A.N, Spanish
“The German Course is interactive, stimulating, affordable and most importantly fun!” C.S, German “Interesting and engaging classes. The immersion method makes it interesting, vibrant and a much easier environment to learn in”. S.M, Arabic “The teachers have been amazing. I’ve learned so much from them. They are both open to suggestion and do everything they can to make the class an enjoyable and educational experience. I really couldn’t be more appreciative for everything they’ve done for me inside, and out, of the classroom”. J.I, Japanese
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“Language Hub is great. I have a fun teacher who is happy to answer any questions”. C.L, Chinese “The teachers are great, very helpful and patient. I have improved my Korean Language skills greatly because of them. The immersive nature of the classes is really helpful”. I.F, Korean “Good value for money! Pleasure to be part of it!” A. Russian “Patient and sense of humour. I’m not afraid to ask questions. It gives me more confidence to try to speak in Italian”. N. Italian
Quality teachers
Excellent methodology
The best environment to learn
Credits: Language Hub: Julie Sandilands Cindy Iglesias Designers: Camilo Calao Nelly Martinez Vectors designed By Freepick
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