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Courses (9)

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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

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
  • Jan. 8, 2025–March 19, 2025
    $269
    Live online
  • Feb. 4, 2025–April 22, 2025
    $269
    Live online

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

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
  • Jan. 27, 2025–April 14, 2025
    $269
    Live online
  • Feb. 19, 2025–May 7, 2025
    $269
    Live online

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
  • Feb. 11, 2025–April 29, 2025
    $269
    Live online

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.

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.

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.