Korean
Annyeonghaseyo! Learn about the culture of Korea and the basics of speaking Korean, an East Asian language spoken by more than 77 million people.
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We are very pleased to offer a range of Asian language programmes through the VLN Primary School for 2021.
Thanks to the Korean Education Centre for continuing to support our classes through their teacher fund which enables us to employ Sunny. Participation in Korean programmes are free (VLN Primary school membership fee applies & availability on first come basis).
Tagalog classes are taught by Rosmini College students, this is a great example of Tuakana/Teina working across our virtual school network. Thanks to the awesome young men of Rosmini and to Geoff Wood who has organised this for our learners.
Japanese has been taught in the VLN Primary for over ten years and has traditionally been a popular choice for our learners. We are hoping to collaborate with the Japan Foundation next year for support with teaching & resource funding for these classes.
Please check out our programmes and awesome eteachers below. Find more information about us at our website, contact us at primary@vln.school.nz to organise an introductory session to our online classes, and register your enrolments here.
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Japanese Language and Culture
Do you enjoy sampling the tasty morsels from your local sushi shop? Are you and your friends interested in understanding Japanese anime and manga? Have you seen the bright neon lights of Tokyo and wondered what it would be like to visit?
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Mandarin
Ni hao! Learn about the Chinese culture and the basics of speaking Mandarin, the only official language of China and the most spoken language in the world.
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Learning Chinese online
Here are some snapshots from Laoshi Lisa's online Chinese classes to give you an idea of how learning online works in the VLN Primary school. All NZ schools and children can participate in our classes. Contact us to find out more.
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Filipino Children Connecting Online with Tagalog
Did you know there are approximately 10,000 Filipino students attending New Zealand schools? As a result of the employment of a large number of Filipino's in the agricultural sector, their children will be attending rural schools, and are often isolated from their home language and culture.
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Talking Tagalog and Tuakana Teina
Rosmini College Student John Yap talks about his Filipino language experience with VLN Primary School. John has been teaching other students the Filipino language, Tagalog, online with the VLN Primary School for 2 years.
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Sunny Yang - Korean Teacher
Sunny, our Korean teacher, is excited to be teaching her native language here in New Zealand with the VLN Primary School.
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Chinese eTeacher: Su Yang
Nĭ Hăo everyone! My name is Su Yang, a Chinese teacher.
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