World Languages

Gain Cultural
Understanding

Become a better global citizen with language learning.

Learning a new language can be a fun, engaging experience with our basic language classes. Roam the world, improve your memory and become a better global citizen with language learning.

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French

The French language is spoken on five continents and opens a world of travel and international business. We offer the region’s most comprehensive noncredit French language program, featuring four levels, pronunciation courses and occasional advanced conversation courses on literature and culture.

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German

Half of Wisconsin residents have German ancestry, so why not reconnect with the past? Our German program features three levels with occasional cultural classes.

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Portuguese

Portuguese is the official language in nine countries and one of the top five languages for doing business globally. Our program includes two levels. (Not offered every semester.)

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Spanish

Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world. We offer the region’s most comprehensive noncredit Spanish language program, featuring multiple levels of language instruction from Spanish 0 (a slow introduction for the true beginner) through advanced conversation courses, along with classes in pronunciation, writing, literature and culture. Custom classes are also available.

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ImMerse Yourself In
Different Cultures

Learn about our modern languages options.

Studying languages and cultures enriches your life personally and professionally, enhancing your ability to navigate our multicultural world. Whether you're chasing a passion or gearing up for your dream career (or both!), we offer majors, minors, certificates and courses in a variety of languages.