MOSAIC semester 1, 2025

MOSAIC English learning program is aiming to support students from multicultural backgrounds to improve language skills and build their confidence in everyday communication, contributing to their social integration and empowerment. We are making significant changes to the program structure from 2025 to ensure that every student can easily find the appropriate course tailored to their requirements.

New English student

If you are new to MOSAIC, to ensure you find the right course for your English learning journey with us, please follow these instructions for your English assessment:

1: Visit this link to determine your English proficiency level on AMEPOnline. This is a free online assessment tool provided by Australia Government Department of Home Affairs. 

2: If you are unable to take this online assessment or unsure about your level after completing the assessment, you can book a face-to-face assessment by contacting MOSAIC on 02 9777 7952 or email mosaic@willoughby.nsw.gov.au.

Please note: The face-to-face assessment will be available at 10am-12pm from 18 November to 22 November 2024 by appointment only.

Current English student

Please check with your teacher if you are planning to re-enrol to our English learning program in 2025.

** New course

Suitable for students who already know the alphabet, basic vocabulary and grammar, can greet people and give their name, address and phone number in English. Course content is similar to Course in EAL. 

The teacher also speaks Chinese.

Mode: Zoom

Time: Monday 2:30pm - 3:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for students who know some vocabulary and grammar such as present and past tense, can read and write simple English, and have short conversations about everyday topics, e.g. family, holidays and shopping, etc. Course content is similar to Certificate I in EAL.

Mode: Zoom

Time: Tuesday 10am - 11:15am

Dates:

• Term 1: 11 February to 1 April
• Term 2: 6 May to 24 June

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Suitable for intermediate level students with solid grammatical knowledge. The course focuses on improving fluency and meaningful daily conversation in Japanese.

Mode: Zoom

Time: Monday 11:30am - 12:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for pre-intermediate level students with reasonable grammatical understanding. Students will improve their conversational skills to handle simple daily life situations in Korean.

Mode: Zoom

Time: Friday 10am - 11:15am

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for pre-intermediate students with reasonable grammatical knowledge. Students will improve their abilities to hold a simple daily conversation in Mandarin.

Mode: Zoom

Time: Thursday 10am - 11.15am

Dates:

• Term 1: 13 February to 3 April
• Term 2: 8 May to 26 June

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Suitable for intermediate level students with solid grammatical knowledge. Students will focus on improving meaningful daily conversation in Mandarin and expanding vocabulary.

Mode: Zoom

Time: Friday 12pm - 1:15pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for upper intermediate students with strong proficiency in Mandarin. Students will focus on understanding complex texts and engaging in fluent conversations on familiar topics.

Mode: Zoom

Time: Wednesday 11:30am - 12:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 12 February to 2 April
• Term 2: 7 May to 25 June

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Suitable for pre-intermediate students with reasonable understanding of grammar. Students will enhance their conversational skills for everyday situations in Spanish.

Mode: Zoom

Time: Monday 10:30am - 11:45am

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for students with no or very little English. Students will learn the alphabet, greetings and how to introduce themselves in English. This course is mostly for speaking and the content is similar to Initial Course in EAL. 

The teacher also speaks Chinese.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Tuesday 10am - 11:15am

Dates:

• Term 1: 11 February to 1 April
• Term 2: 6 May to 24 June

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Suitable for students who already know the alphabet, basic vocabulary and grammar, can greet people and give their name, address and phone number in English. Course content is similar to Course in EAL.

The teacher also speaks Chinese.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Wednesday 2.30pm - 3.45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 12 February to 2 April
• Term 2: 7 May to 25 June

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Suitable for students who know some vocabulary and grammar such as present and past tense, can read and write simple English, and have short conversations about everyday topics, e.g. family, holidays and shopping, etc. Course content is similar to Certificate I in EAL.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Wednesday 1pm - 2:15pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 12 February to 2 April
• Term 2: 7 May to 25 June

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Suitable for students who know some vocabulary and grammar such as present and past tense, can read and write simple English, and have short conversations about everyday topics, e.g. family, holidays and shopping, etc. Course content is similar to Certificate I in EAL.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 10am - 11.15am

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for students who can already listen and talk to friends, trades people or people at work about topics they know well and can give opinions and reasons and negotiate at a simple level. Course content is similar to Certificate II in EAL.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 11:30am - 12:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for students who can already listen and talk to friends, trades people or people at work about topics they know well and can give opinions and reasons and negotiate at a simple level. Course content is similar to Certificate II in EAL.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Tuesday 11:30am - 12:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 11 February to 1 April
• Term 2: 6 May to 24 June

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Suitable for students who can already listen and talk to friends, trades people or people at work about topics they know well and can give opinions and reasons and negotiate at a simple level. Course content is similar to Certificate II in EAL.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Thursday 11:30am - 12:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 13 February to 3 April
• Term 2: 8 May to 26 June

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Suitable for students who can already listen and talk to friends, trades people or people at work about topics they know well and can give opinions and reasons and negotiate at a simple level. Course content is similar to Certificate II in EAL.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Thursday 1pm - 2:15pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 13 February to 3 April
• Term 2: 8 May to 26 June

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Suitable for students who can already listen and talk to friends, trades people or people at work about topics they know well and can give opinions and reasons and negotiate at a simple level. Course content is similar to Certificate II in EAL.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 10am - 11:15am

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for students who can already participate at levels needed for MOSAIC level 4 conversation or level 5 discussion classes. This course is more challenging with a wider range of English contexts. It will assist in preparing for the IELTS general speaking test. Course content is similar to Certificates II and III in EAL.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 10am - 11:15am

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for students who already have a high level of English and are interested in preparing content for discussion before the class and participating actively in class. There will be a range of topics to discuss with other students. Course content is similar to Certificate III in EAL.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 11:30am - 12:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge or very limited knowledge in Mandarin language. Students will focus on building basic conversational skills and understanding Mandarin script.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Tuesday 12pm - 1:15pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 11 February to 1 April
• Term 2: 6 May to 24 June

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Suitable for beginners with previous basic knowledge in Cantonese. Students will develop and improve skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking for daily life.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Tuesday 1pm - 2:15pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 11 February to 1 April
• Term 2: 6 May to 24 June

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Suitable for beginners with previous basic knowledge in Italian. Students will develop and improve skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking for daily life.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 11:30am - 12:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for beginners with prior basic knowledge in Korean. Students will further develop skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking for daily interactions.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 1pm - 2:15pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for pre-intermediate level students with reasonable grammatical knowledge and ability to hold a meaningful daily conversation in Japanese.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 10am - 11:15am

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for post-beginners. This course will aim to further improve the skills in the ancient qigong exercises called 'the eight pieces of brocade 八段錦 baduanjin', meditation qigong and the basic skills in tai chi quan. Furthermore, participants will be taught how to breathe naturally while doing tai chi quan. 

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 10am - 11:30am

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for pre-intermediate level students who are familiar with foundational tai chi movements. This course builds upon basic techniques and introduces students to various styles, including the 42-form tai chi competition routine and tai chi fitness dance. It focuses on proper posture, fluid movements, and breathing techniques in a supportive environment.

Please note: This course is delivered in Mandarin.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 9:30am - 11am

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for upper intermediate level students who have a solid understanding of various tai chi styles, including the 42-form tai chi competition routine and the 85-form yang style traditional set routine. This course focuses on refining advanced techniques, exploring deeper principles of movement, and enhancing fluidity and expression in practice. Participants will engage in more complex forms and applications.

Please note: This course is delivered in Mandarin.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 9:30am - 11am

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for all levels. Guided by our experienced instructor, students can practice in Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, and various physical yoga postures and explore the spiritual experiences through meditation, breathing, enhanced body awareness, attaining a sensory of equilibrium. This course will bring as a fulfilling start of students' yoga practice.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Tuesday 9.30am - 10.30am

Dates:

• Term 1: 11 February to 1 April
• Term 2: 6 May to 24 June

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Suitable for all levels. This course provides light-hearted games to exercise and opportunities to practice table tennis techniques.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Wednesday 10am - 12pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 12 February to 2 April
• Term 2: 7 May to 25 June

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Suitable for beginners. Chinese calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters with a brush.  Being one of Chinese traditional arts, it combines various artistic elements like form, line, space, ink, and texture and has a history spanning over 4000 years. This course will cover kaishu (regular script) and lishu (official script). The instructor will give you detailed hands-on instructions in calligraphy brush techniques and you will then choose the style of writing you are interested. Through this course, you will not only learn how to write beautifully but also explore the essence of Chinese culture through its written language.

Cantonese, Mandarin and English speakers are all welcome.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 1pm - 2.30pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for all levels. This course allows students to learn and refine their techniques and explore various styles in Korean calligraphy. Students will enhance their brushwork, composition, and expressive qualities of characters while developing a personal style. Join us to elevate your skills and bring your artistic vision to life on paper.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for all levels. Absolute beginners with a real passion for drawing are also welcome. This course will cover a variety of techniques and key colour theory, composition and tone. In each lesson, the teacher will choose a theme and demonstrate how to start from scratch. Students are encouraged to develop their own drawing style with guidance and to complete the artwork on their own. The overall focus is on enjoying painting and creating art.

Please note: This course is delivered in Mandarin.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 2:45pm - 4:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for all levels. Beginners who are keen to learn various wiring and paper flower formation techniques are also welcome.

Please note: Materials cost of $85.00 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class for new starters.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Tuesday 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 11 February to 1 April
• Term 2: 6 May to 24 June

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Suitable for all levels. Beginners who are interested in various beading techniques are also welcome.

Please note: Beads or other materials are NOT supplied.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Wednesday 10am - 12pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 12 February to 2 April
• Term 2: 7 May to 25 June

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Suitable for beginners who wish to learn basic ukulele skills and sing along. This course introduces students to essential ukulele techniques, including strumming patterns, chord progressions, and simple songs. students will gain confidence in playing and singing together, fostering a fun and supportive atmosphere. Join us to embark on your musical journey and discover the joy of playing the ukulele!

Please note: Ukulele is NOT supplied.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Wednesday 11:15am - 12:15pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 12 February to 2 April
• Term 2: 7 May to 25 June

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Suitable for post-beginners who have basic ukulele skills and wish to improve and learn to sing along. This course builds on foundational techniques, focusing on more advanced strumming patterns, chord transitions, and a wider repertoire of songs. Students will enhance their playing and vocal skills in a supportive environment, encouraging creativity and collaboration. Join us to take your ukulele playing to the next level and enjoy making music.

Please note: Ukulele is NOT supplied.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Wednesday 10am - 11am

Dates:

• Term 1: 12 February to 2 April
• Term 2: 7 May to 25 June

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Suitable for beginners. Line dancing is a fun and a low impact way to engage our core to help improve coordination, balance and heart health. The dancers stand in lines and dance the same steps with cheerful music and no partner is required. The beginner line dance steps are made up of simple dance moves from Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz, Tango, and Country style etc.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 3pm - 4:30pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for intermediate level students with sound skills and experience in line dancing.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 1pm - 2:30pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for post beginner level students who are keen to improve balance and posture through Chinese folk dance skills and share the beauty of Chinese traditional dances.

Please note: This course is delivered in Mandarin.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 11:15am - 12:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for intermediate level students. This course is perfect for those looking to enhance their balance, posture, and technique while immersing themselves in the beauty of traditional Chinese dance and it offers a deeper appreciation of cultural heritage through graceful movements and expressive choreography.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Thursday 3pm - 4:30pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 13 February to 3 April
• Term 2: 8 May to 26 June

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Suitable for all levels. This course helps you to learn and deepens your understanding of traditional Korean culture through dance, focusing on refining techniques, enhancing expression, and learning more complex routines. You will also explore the cultural significance behind each movement, gaining a greater appreciation for the rich traditions and heritage of Korean folk dance.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Monday 1pm - 2:30pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 10 February to 31 March
• Term 2: 5 May to 30 June

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Suitable for all levels. Beginners who are interested in Japanese folk dance are also welcome.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 10am - 11:30am

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for all levels. students without previous experience with Taiwanese folk dance are also welcome. This course will focus on technique, expression, and cultural context, allowing students to explore and understand Taiwanese folk traditions.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Thursday 3pm - 4:30pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 13 February to 3 April
• Term 2: 8 May to 26 June

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Suitable for all levels and welcoming to men. Experience the joy of dancing predetermined sequences to music while connecting with people of diverse ages, abilities and gender. Discover the health benefits and the beauty of movement in our welcoming environment.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 10am - 11:30am

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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Suitable for all levels. Cantonese opera is a form of Chinese opera that combines music, singing and acting.

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Thursday 1pm - 2:30pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 13 February to 3 April
• Term 2: 8 May to 26 June

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Suitable for all levels. Light-hearted singing sessions to learn and practice popular songs in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. 

Mode: Face-to-face

Time: Friday 2:45pm - 4:45pm

Dates:

• Term 1: 14 February to 4 April
• Term 2: 9 May to 27 June

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