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Find your way forward. Whether you’re upskilling to advance your career, improve client/patient outcomes, pursuing a new passion or something in between, our flexible online, in-person and hybrid classes are designed to work with your schedule, here on the UW–Madison campus or wherever you are in the world. Use the search filters to find the class, badge or certificate that works best for you.

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Basics of French Pronunciation

Subject Area: Languages → French
Struggling with French pronunciation? Gain confidence speaking French with this short, flexible course that combines a clear understanding of the fundamentals of French pronunciation with practical exercises and personalized feedback from your instructor.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
    $195
    Self-paced

Personalized Spanish Course

Subject Area: Languages → Spanish
Do you need Spanish training tailored to your schedule and your needs? Whether you need to increase your Spanish-language skills for work or everyday life, our Personalized Spanish Course offers you the flexibility and professionalism that you need to succeed.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
    $2,499
    Self-paced

Spanish Writing: Brush Up the Past Tenses

Subject Area: Languages → Spanish
Take your command of Spanish to the next level with this practical course. Brush up on those tricky past tenses, object pronouns and the subjunctive while learning to compose a well-written narrative. A Spanish-writing expert will give you personalized feedback on five writing assignments.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
    $209
    Self-paced

Spanish Writing: Brush Up the Basics

Subject Area: Languages → Spanish
This practical course has something for everyone. Brush up your Spanish writing by eliminating common errors and growing your command of basic language skills. Perfect the use of written accent marks, articles, gender, word order and tricky verb conjugations.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
    $209
    Self-paced

German Short Stories

Subject Area: Languages → German
Boost your confidence in German with this short low intermediate (A2.1) course that provides the perfect transition from German 3 to German 4. Review essential grammar, learn new expressions and expand your vocabulary as you discuss a series of short stories.
Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 10, 2024–Nov. 14, 2024
    $204
    Live online

Spanish 0

Subject Area: Languages → Spanish
This mini-course developed by UW-Madison sets you up for success in Spanish 1 with a slow introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish. Guided by an experienced instructor and proven strategies for adult language learners, you will feel success from day one.
Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 29, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $144
    Live online
  • Oct. 29, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $144
    Live online
  • Jan. 7, 2025–Feb. 11, 2025
    $144
    Live online
  • Jan. 7, 2025–Feb. 11, 2025
    $144
    Live online
  • Feb. 11, 2025–March 18, 2025
    $144
    Live online
  • Feb. 12, 2025–March 19, 2025
    $144
    Live online

Spanish for Reading and Translation: Comprehensive

Subject Area: Languages → Spanish
Gain the skills you need to translate Spanish texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities to English. This comprehensive course is more extensive than the basic course with additional instructor feedback, more advanced translations and a capstone project tailored to you.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 8, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $585; Graduate students $485
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Sep. 3, 2025
    $585; Graduate students $485
    Group-paced
  • Aug. 27, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $585; Graduate students $485
    Group-paced

Language Reading Knowledge Exam

Subject Area: Languages → Reading & Translation Courses
These translation exams test reading knowledge of French, German, Italian or Spanish and meet the requirements of UW–Madison graduate programs. Register at least one week prior to your chosen exam date. No refunds after registration. Honorlock will proctor these exams.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 9, 2025
    $65
    Self-paced
  • May 15, 2025
    $65
    Self-paced
  • Aug. 28, 2025
    $65
    Self-paced
  • Jan. 8, 2026
    $65
    Self-paced

French for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages → French
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate French texts to English. Learn fundamental French grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a French graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 15, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced

German for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages → German
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate German texts to English. Learn fundamental German grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a German graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 15, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced

Italian for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages → Italian
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate Italian texts to English. Learn fundamental Italian grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for an Italian graduate-level reading knowledge exam
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 15, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced

Spanish for Reading and Translation: Basic

Subject Area: Languages → Spanish
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate Spanish texts to English. Learn fundamental Spanish grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a Spanish graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 15, 2025–April 30, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • May 14, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced
  • Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025
    $475; Graduate students $375
    Group-paced

Spanish 1

Subject Area: Languages → Spanish
This practical beginner’s course (A1.1), developed fully by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world while helping you master the basics of Spanish. Learn to talk about life, family, work and travel with our award-winning approach.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 22, 2025–April 9, 2025
    $279
    Live online
  • Feb. 6, 2025–April 24, 2025
    $279
    Live online
  • April 1, 2025–June 10, 2025
    $279
    Live online
  • April 2, 2025–June 11, 2025
    $279
    Live online

Business Spanish Certificate Program

Subject Area: Languages → Spanish
Improve your professional proficiency in Spanish and gain the cultural knowledge you need to do business with clients and colleagues from across Spain and Latin America. Learn to communicate professionally via email, telephone and videoconferencing in this practical skills-based certificate.
Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 29, 2025–May 30, 2025
    $749
    Group-paced

French 1

Subject Area: Languages → French
This practical beginner’s course (A1.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world while helping you master the basics of French. Learn to talk about life, family, work and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

French 2

Subject Area: Languages → French
This practical high beginner’s course (A1.2), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on the present tense with an introduction to past tenses.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

French 3

Subject Area: Languages → French
This practical low-intermediate course (A2.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world, while growing your speaking and comprehension skills. Learn to discuss real-life situations with the imperative, near future and past tenses.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

French 4

Subject Area: Languages → French
Polish your skills as you discuss the culture and history of France and the Francophone world. Refine your knowledge of tense, lexicon and register while improving your reading and listening abilities.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

French House Conversation

Subject Area: Languages → French
Continue to refine your French conversational skills, practice your pronunciation, and brush up on grammar with a convivial group and an experienced instructor at the French House on UW–Madison's campus.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

Fridays in French

Subject Area: Languages → French
In this course, you will have the opportunity to practice conversational French while learning about French and Francophone cultures in an informal and relaxed group atmosphere.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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