Learning another language opens the door to opportunity. Whether you want to travel the world, explore new cultures, connect with new communities, discover your family heritage or conduct international business, the ability to communicate in another language can provide new perspectives, enhance cultural experiences and help you achieve your goals.
Our online and in-person courses are offered at multiple levels and include a diverse range of languages spoken around the world. If English is not your first language, we also offer courses to help you improve your professional and everyday communication skills.
You can take individual courses, follow a learning pathway to complete a credential or participate in an immersive Summer Language Institute.
Taught by passionate and creative instructors in a fun, lively environment, our courses focus on practical conversation skills or developing reading and writing abilities. Cultural teachings are woven into every lesson providing historical significance and meaningful social insights. Expect to come away with a love of language and the desire to explore cultures and make connections wherever you may go.
Meet Catherine and Vinicius, two UBC Extended Learning language students, who share how learning a language has impacted their lives. One of our French instructors, Annick, shares her passion for teaching and how learning even a few words in another language can open doors.
Improve your Chinese language skills, enhance your knowledge of Chinese culture, prepare for travel and increase your career opportunities in this part-time program.
Expand your French language skills in this part-time program, and prepare for study, travel or doing business at home or throughout the French-speaking world.
In this part-time certificate program, improve your practical and business Spanish language skills, and deepen your appreciation of Spanish and Latin cultures.
Improve your English communication skills in this six-course program. Learn to communicate clearly and interact effectively with colleagues in the Canadian workplace.
