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Course name	Format	Tuition	Next start date	Status	More	Description
	Online In-Person	$460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Learn to share information about yourself and ask basic questions in Italian using the present tense. Practise listening and speaking about everyday social situations such as meeting new people, describing yourself, your family members and friends, and expressing opinions. Focus on pronunciation and basic grammar in interactive and conversational classes. Other start dates: Apr 16, 2026
	Online	$460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Italian vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food and shopping. Respond to simple questions about likes, dislikes and past times. Using role play, order at a coffee shop and talk about your job. Learn how to communicate simple ideas orally and in writing. Other start dates: TBA
	Online In-Person	$450 - $460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Learn to share information about yourself and ask basic questions of those around you in Japanese. Learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings such as introducing yourself, discussing your family and your likes and dislikes. Begin to understand complex language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense. Other start dates: Apr 14, 2026; Apr 27, 2026; Apr 30, 2026; Jul 02, 2026; Jul 06, 2026
	Online In-Person	$450 - $460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Japanese vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, transportation, family and business. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you begin to express yourself in the past and future tenses. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of Japan. The Japanese writing system of katakana is introduced at this level. Other start dates: Apr 30, 2026; Jul 02, 2026; Jul 06, 2026
	Online	$460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Expand your Japanese vocabulary and start to elevate your level of language with improvement in pronunciation, grammatical structures and complex sentence formation. Concentrate on speaking correctly and distinguishing between the past, present and future tenses. Learn about nuances of the language, including correct registers of language to use in various situations. Other start dates: TBA
	Online In-Person	$450 - $460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Gain practical speaking, reading and writing skills in Korean. Build your vocabulary and grammar skills through live, interactive classes, audio recordings and videos as you learn about culture and life in modern Korea. Other start dates: Apr 15, 2026; Jul 06, 2026
	Online In-Person	$450 - $460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Mandarin vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, transportation, family and business, and focus on correct pronunciation of the tonal system. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of China. Other start dates: Apr 15, 2026; Jul 06, 2026
	Online In-Person	$450 - $460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Expand your Mandarin vocabulary and start to elevate your level of language by learning more complex structures and refining your skills. You concentrate on speaking correctly and distinguishing between the past, present and future tenses. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of China. Other start dates: Apr 15, 2026; Jul 06, 2026
	Online	$450 - $460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Learn to share information about yourself and ask basic questions of those around you in Portuguese. Learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings such as ordering food in a restaurant or asking for directions. Other start dates: Jul 06, 2026
	Online In-Person	$460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Add to your basic Portuguese vocabulary in everyday situations involving travel, food, shopping, transportation, family and business. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you begin to express yourself in the past and future tenses. Other start dates: Apr 15, 2026
	In-Person Online	$505	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Sound more natural and confident when you speak English by learning about rhythm, stress patterns, linking sounds and intonation. Understand your pronunciation as it relates to sounds that may not exist in your first language to improve the clarity of your English and increase others' understanding of your speech. Other start dates: Apr 14, 2026; Jun 02, 2026; Jul 06, 2026
	In-Person Online	$505	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	This course is designed especially for professionals who speak English as an additional language. Improve your pronunciation, fluency and presence in speaking English publicly. Build your confidence in different speaking situations, such as talking to one person, or presenting in a team meeting or in front of a large audience. Other start dates: May 04, 2026; Jun 02, 2026; Jul 02, 2026; Jul 06, 2026; Aug 04, 2026
	Online In-Person	$450 - $460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	Focus on using Spanish in authentic real-life situations. Continue to expand your vocabulary, and start to elevate your level of language by learning more complex structures with a communication goal in mind. Concentrate on speaking correctly, and distinguishing between the past, present, and future tenses. Begin to learn about nuances of Spanish, including correct levels of language to use in various situations. Other start dates: Apr 14, 2026; Jul 06, 2026
	Online	$460	Apr 13, 2026	Open	Details	This beginner Tagalog course introduces everyday phrases and basic conversational skills for practical use in social and travel situations. You will also gain an introduction to Philippine history, geography and cultural context, providing a foundation for further study. Other start dates: TBA
	Online	$550	Apr 14, 2026	Open	Details	Other start dates: TBA

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