Language courses
Language courses. Broaden your perspective and immerse yourself in new cultures.
Are you interested in learning a new language and exploring different cultures? Our Language courses are the perfect way to do just that. Whether you’re looking to gain a greater appreciation of your heritage, speak with friends from other countries, or simply enjoy the intellectual stimulation of learning a new way to communicate, our courses have something for everyone.
Our experienced teachers have access to all the resources of the University of Sydney, and are dedicated to providing an enjoyable, up-to-date, and easy learning experience. With our Language courses, you’ll learn a language the smart way, using the most effective and engaging methods available.
In our courses, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the language you choose, from grammar and vocabulary to pronunciation and sentence structure. You’ll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of the language you’re learning, exploring the customs, traditions, and way of life of the people who speak it.
Enrol in one of our courses today and start learning a language the smart way. With our comprehensive curriculum and experienced teachers, you’ll have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
Language term dates
Standard language classes run once per week for 10 weeks. Intensive language classes run twice weekly over 10 weeks.
Term 1
Mondays from 22 January to 25 March, 2024
Tuesdays from 23 January to 26 March, 2024
Wednesdays from 24 January to 27 March, 2024
Thursdays from 25 January to 28 March, 2024
Term 2
Mondays from 22 April to 1 July, 2024
Tuesdays from 23 April to 25 June, 2024
Wednesdays from 24 April to 26 June, 2024
Thursdays from 2 May to 4 July, 2024
Term 3
Mondays from 15 July to 16 September, 2024
Tuesdays from 16 July to 17 September, 2024
Wednesdays from 17 July to 18 September, 2024
Thursdays from 18 July to 19 September, 2024
Term 4
Mondays from 30 September to 9 December, 2024
Tuesdays from 8 October to 10 December, 2024
Wednesdays from 9 October to 11 December, 2024
Thursdays from 10 October to 12 December, 2024
Featured courses
Meet your facilitators
Augusto Cunha Ferreira
Gus Ferreira is a native Portuguese speaker from Brazil who has had a passion for learning and teaching languages from a young age. After Gus turned 8, he was already teaching Portuguese to his...
Rita Ferraro
Dr Rita Ferraro has designed, developed and delivered academic courses, with a specialisation in Spanish language, for the University of Sydney (USYD) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW),...
Yukiko Fukumoto
Yukiko has an MA in Language and Literacy Education and Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching (TLOTE and TESOL) from the University of Technology, Sydney. She has a broad and diverse teaching...
Leticia Pereyron
Leticia has been teaching English as a second language and Portuguese to foreigners since 1998. She has lived in various countries including England, where she took the ESOL Cambridge CELTA, Spain...
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Italian. Learn Italian with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course is the third in the first year program. It focuses on expressions, socialising, asking questions and various cultural activities to further your listening, speaking and writing development. Grammatical themes cover more complex verbs and sentence structures, allowing you to piece together the information you have learned in previous classes. Outcomes By the end of... View Italian Course 103 (Level 3).
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Italian. Learn Italian with us. Level A1/A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course is the fourth in the first year program. It covers topics including the weather, past events, growing up, various games, and city locations. Speaking, listening and writing skills are consolidated and further expanded to cover the use of pronouns, ordinal numbers and various expressions of quantity. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to:... View Italian Course 104 (Level 4).
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Chinese. Learn Chinese with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course covers Integrated Chinese, Volume 1, Lessons 8(2) to 10, and is taught over ten weekly sessions of two hours per week. Partnership_ 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 and is managed by the Office of... View Chinese Mandarin Course 1022: Standard.
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Chinese. Learn Chinese with us. Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course covers Integrated Chinese, Volume 2, Lessons 16 to 18(1), and is taught over ten weekly sessions of two hours per week. Partnership_ 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 and is managed by the Office of... View Chinese Mandarin Course 1041: Standard.
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Chinese. Learn Chinese with us. Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This course covers Integrated Chinese, Volume 2, Lessons 18(2) to 20, and is taught over ten weekly sessions of two hours per week. Partnership_ 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 and is managed by the Office of... View Chinese Mandarin Course 1042: Standard.
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Chinese. Learn Chinese with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This beginner's course covers Integrated Chinese, Volume 1, Lessons 1 to 2, and is taught over ten weekly sessions of two hours per week. Partnership_ 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 and is managed by the Office... View Chinese Mandarin Course 1011: Standard (Beginners).Chinese Mandarin Course 1011: Standard (Beginners)
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Brazilian Portuguese. Learn Brazilian Portuguese with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) In this course you will learn how to make comparisons about people and places, talk about past activities and learn new grammatical structures. Various activities will assist in developing your verbal and non-verbal language skills. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: describe your daily routine make plans to meet someone talk... View Brazilian Portuguese Course 103 (Level 3).
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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 shopping, your holidays and days off, travelling, reading simple and short emails and blogs. It follows the content in the prescribed chapters of the recommended text for reference and practice between sessions. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should... View Japanese Course 104 (Level 4).Japanese Course 104 (Level 4)
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Korean. Learn Korean with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Korean is spoken by over 75 million people worldwide. Although spoken mostly in North and South Korea, Australia and several other countries have large Korean populations who speak the language. This introductory course introduces learners to simple vocabulary, greetings and numbering, the alphabet 'Han-Geul', and also provides an insight to Korean culture. No prior knowledge... View Korean Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners.Korean Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners
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Greek. Learn Greek with us. Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) This beginner's course will introduce the alphabet, greetings and introductions, and how to describe various daily activities. Some of these activities include arranging accommodation, transportation, shopping and ordering food and drink. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: read the Greek alphabet read and... View Greek Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners.Greek Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners
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