World Languages
Part-time, in-class or online study tailored for:
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spanish
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italian
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german
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japanese
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french
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travellers
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professionals
Learning a language is more than making unusual sounds and learning a new alphabet.
It’s about communicating and understanding — it is a cultural experience.
Gain an edge on the expanding global market and connect with new people through developing competence in a second language.
Do you have a passion for languages? Is your job or your vacation travel taking you to other countries? Would you like to have a better understanding of your heritage or another culture? Or do you need to prepare for University credit language courses?
Participants in our courses come from all walks of life and have their own reasons for studying a second language: work, travel, cultural enrichment, friendship/relationships, study abroad, heritage, or living part of the year in another country.
No application or prerequisites required – just register in a course.
Learn and practice listening, reading, and writing skills.
Develop your vocabulary and perfect your pronunciation.
Explore aspects of the life and culture of different countries.
Open doors to a world of career and life possibilities.
Daytime, evening, and weekend courses held at Enterprise Square, downtown Edmonton, Alberta.
A note about COVID-19 measures
If you see a program on our website announced as an in-person or downtown Edmonton offering, please disregard the format—but not the program. Winter, Spring, and Summer 2021 courses have been converted to remote delivery platforms. Register for a course online or apply to a program via email, and keep learning!
- Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your classes.
- Some courses require a textbook at an additional cost.
- Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
- Corporate multi-registration packages are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at excorp@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing.
Bursaries and funding opportunities
Sign Language
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
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