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Courses (32)

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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
  • May 21, 2025–Aug. 6, 2025
    $269
    Live online

Portuguese 1

Subject Area: Languages→Portuguese
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Lusophone world while helping you master the basics of Brazilian Portuguese. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates
  • May 27, 2025–Aug. 5, 2025
    $269
    Live online

Italian 1

Subject Area: Languages→Italian
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of Italian culture while helping you master the basics of Italian. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates
  • May 27, 2025–Aug. 5, 2025
    $269
    Live online
  • June 9, 2025–Aug. 18, 2025
    $269
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Italian 2

Subject Area: Languages→Italian
This practical high beginner's course (A1.2), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the richness of Italian culture while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on the present tense with an introduction to the past tense.
Upcoming Dates
  • May 28, 2025–Aug. 13, 2025
    $279 
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Portuguese 2

Subject Area: Languages→Portuguese
This practical high beginner’s course (A1.2), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the richness of Lusophone cultures while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on Brazilian Portuguese and introduces the past tense.
Upcoming Dates
  • June 2, 2025–Aug. 11, 2025
    $279
    Live online

Spanish Book Club Advanced

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
In this advnced Spanish Book club, participants will read eight short stroies by Latin American writers.  These diverse narratives explore the unseen and often unspoken stuggles that shape the characters' lives, offering a profound reflection on human experience and society. 
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 17, 2025–Nov. 12, 2025
    $278 
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Spanish Book Club High Intermediate

Subject Area: Languages
In this high intermediate-level book club (B1/B2), participants will read, analyze, and discuss Frida Kahlo: una biografia by Maria Hesse, a contemporary Spanish illustrator and author, who seamlessly combines text and image to depict Frida's creative and turbulent life.
Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 7, 2025–Nov. 18, 2025
    $210
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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. 28, 2026–May 29, 2026
    $749
    Group-paced

Spanish Book Club: Low Intermediate

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Boost your confidence in Spanish with this short low intermediate (A2.1) course that provides the perfect transition from Spanish 3 to Spanish 4. Review essential grammar, learn new expressions and expand your vocabulary as you discuss a short novel with your instructor and other participants.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

German 3

Subject Area: Languages→German
Continue to learn German conversation and grammar, the history and traditions of German-speaking people, and tips for travelers as you immerse yourself in a fun and relaxed environment. Prerequisites: German 2 or instructor's consent.
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.

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.
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