Centre for Continuing Education

Language and culture

Language and culture

Language and culture. Embrace other worlds.

New year discount –15% off Language courses

From 20 December to 31 March inclusive, receive 15% off Language courses when you enrol in two or more language course courses in the one transaction and one of you is a new student to CCE. All eligible courses appear in the Language and culture section of our website. The enrolments do not need to be in the same course. Please call the centre to claim this offer.t.

For more details please visit our fee concessions page.

Of course, learning a different language is not just for overseas travellers. You may want to gain a greater appreciation of your heritage, speak with friends from other countries, or you may simply enjoy the intellectual stimulation of learning another way to communicate.

Our experienced teachers can draw on all the resources of the University of Sydney. Enrol in a language and culture course at the Centre for Continuing Education and you’ll be learning a language in the most enjoyable, up-to-date and easiest way possible. Learn language the smart way with language and culture courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.

Italian Conversation Course: Intermediate/Advanced B2

Italian. Learn Italian with us. Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Italiano con le regioni Join our intermediate/advanced Italian conversation course and practice confidently expressing yourself in a range of contexts. This course is particularly focused on Italy’s different regions, and the cities, arts, culture and history therein. This course is designed for anyone who has completed a B1 level of study (from the Common European Framework... [More]
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Italian Conversation Course: Intermediate/Advanced B2

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2020-02-15 Sat 15 Feb 2020 - 2020-04-04 Sat 04 Apr 2020
8 sessions, 20 hours total
10am - 12:30pm
School of Civil Engineering
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Russian Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

Russian. Learn Russian with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) During this course, we will cover various material including greetings and goodbyes, introductions, asking for directions, and shopping basics. You will also start learning the Cyrillic alphabet and various grammatical rules of the language. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: interpret the Cyrillic... [More]
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Russian Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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2020-02-18 Tue 18 Feb 2020 - 2020-04-07 Tue 07 Apr 2020
8 sessions, 20 hours total
6:15pm - 8:45pm (1st session)
Education Building
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Russian Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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2020-04-20 Mon 20 Apr 2020 - 2020-06-29 Mon 29 Jun 2020
10 sessions, 25 hours total
6:15pm - 8:45pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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French Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

French. Learn French with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This beginner’s course is ideal for preparing for travel or work commitments, as you learn the basics of the language. Grammatical and phonological elements are introduced as you start working on your French speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: introduce... [More]
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French Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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2020-03-02 Mon 02 Mar 2020 - 2020-03-26 Thu 26 Mar 2020
8 sessions, 20 hours total
6:15pm - 8:45pm
Education Building
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German Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

German. Learn German with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Ideal for preparing for travel or work commitments, you will learn the basics of the language, such as basic greetings and numbering. Grammatical elements are also introduced as you start to learn basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: introduce yourself... [More]
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German Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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2020-03-02 Mon 02 Mar 2020 - 2020-03-26 Thu 26 Mar 2020
8 sessions, 20 hours total
6:15pm - 8:45pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Greek Course 102 (Level 2)

Greek. Learn Greek with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course expands on material covered in the introductory class to further your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. New material will teach you how to talk about your family and friends, describe your likes and dislikes and explain your daily activities. Grammatical themes will cover conjugation, pronoun use, adjectives and various tenses. Outcomes By the end of... [More]
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Greek Course 102 (Level 2)

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2020-04-27 Mon 27 Apr 2020 - 2020-07-06 Mon 06 Jul 2020
10 sessions, 25 hours total
6:15pm - 8:45pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Russian Course 102 (Level 2)

Russian. Learn Russian with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course will teach you how to describe various professions, speak on the phone, make arrangements and describe your life. Grammatical themes taught include the use of adverbs, various tenses and locative cases. All of this material will be presented with an emphasis on developing your Cyrillic alphabet understanding as well as other reading, writing, speaking and... [More]
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Russian Course 102 (Level 2)

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2020-04-27 Mon 27 Apr 2020 - 2020-07-06 Mon 06 Jul 2020
10 sessions, 25 hours total
6:15pm - 8:45pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Arabic Course 104 (Level 4)

Arabic. Learn Arabic with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Arabic 104 builds upon the previous three terms of work and prepares you for the second year Arabic program. Class activities are based around the recommended text for easy reference and practice between sessions to perfect your skills. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: recognise the present tense agreement recognise the object pronoun agreement... [More]
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Arabic Course 104 (Level 4)

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2020-04-28 Tue 28 Apr 2020 - 2020-06-30 Tue 30 Jun 2020
10 sessions, 25 hours total
6:15pm - 8:45pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Brazilian Portuguese Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

Brazilian Portuguese. Learn Brazilian Portuguese with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This beginner’s course focuses on basic greetings, personal information, expressing oneself and introductory grammatical structures. You will also be introduced to elements of the culture. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: introduce yourself and others provide personal... [More]
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Brazilian Portuguese Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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2020-04-28 Tue 28 Apr 2020 - 2020-06-30 Tue 30 Jun 2020
10 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Chinese Mandarin Course 2012: Standard

Chinese. Learn Chinese with us. In partnership with the Confucius Institute Offered in association with the Confucius Institute at the University of Sydney. The Confucius Institute is based on a partnership with Fudan University, in collaboration with the Office of The Chinese Language Council International in China (Hanban). It is managed by the the Office of Global Engagement. The first to be established in New South Wales, the Institute has attracted thousands of people to its... [More]
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Chinese Mandarin Course 2012: Standard

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2020-04-28 Tue 28 Apr 2020 - 2020-06-30 Tue 30 Jun 2020
10 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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Japanese Course 103 (Level 3)

Japanese. Learn Japanese with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course will further your ability to read, speak, listen and also write the language by covering themes including hobbies and interests, getting around, reading basic signage and inviting people out. It follows the content in the prescribed chapters of the recommended text for reference and practice between sessions. Suitable for those who have completed 102 or 45 hours... [More]
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Japanese Course 103 (Level 3)

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2020-04-29 Wed 29 Apr 2020 - 2020-07-01 Wed 01 Jul 2020
10 sessions, 25 hours total
6:15pm - 8:45pm
University of Sydney (Venue TBA)
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