Courses

Beginning Italian

Learn Italian in this beginning course that explores the fun and enjoyment of the language and culture.

September 14, 2026 to November 16, 2026, SIUE Belleville Campus

Advanced Italian

If you already have knowledge of the beautiful Italian language, this course is designed for you. This class will review grammar and syntax in conjunction with readings in Italian.

September 14, 2026 to November 16, 2026, SIUE Belleville Campus

Italian for the Traveler

Enjoy this jump-start course for smart travelers. Learn survival phrases and how to read signs and menus, transportation schedules and more. Explore cultural differences and be prepared to enjoy your adventure.

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Everyday Japanese Elementary 1: Let's Speak in Japanese

Let's get started with Japanese! This course is designed for beginners who wish to develop basic Japanese language skills. No need to know the Japanese characters.

September 1, 2026 to October 6, 2026, SIUE Edwardsville Campus

Everyday Japanese Elementary 2: Let's Speak in Japanese

Let's get started with Japanese! This course is designed for beginners who wish to continue learning Japanese language skills.

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Everyday Japanese Elementary 3: Let's Speak in Japanese

Let's get started with Japanese! This course is designed for beginners who wish to develop basic Japanese language skills. No need to know the Japanese characters.

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Beginning Spanish

Do you want to learn the Spanish language? Beginning Spanish is the perfect place to start, as you will be introduced to the language, even if you have little to no knowledge of it!

September 8, 2026 to October 13, 2026, SIUE Edwardsville Campus

Intermediate Spanish

Do you know some Spanish, but want to further your learning? Look no further than Intermediate Spanish!

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Intermediate Spanish 2

This course will enhance your ability to describe ongoing actions and improve fluency using object pronouns. Use estar and gerunds to form present and pas progressive tenses, you'll be able to describe actions happening in the moment.

October 27, 2026 to December 8, 2026, SIUE Edwardsville Campus

Conversational Spanish - Beginners 1 Level

The Beginners 1 course is perfect for those who have already taken the Intro level course or have some previous knowledge of the language. From the beginning, you will be immersed in engaging linguistic and socio-cultural experiences that will give you the confidence to find your own identity as members of the worldwide community of Spanish speakers.

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Conversational Spanish - Beginners 2 Level

This course is ideal for those who have taken the introductory level courses or who have previous knowledge of the language and wish to develop better conversational skills. The course focuses on live conversations in class and includes written exercises and audios, for homework.

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Conversational Spanish - Beginners 3 Level

This course allows students to complete the beginner's level and is also an introduction to advanced level concepts. As with the previous course, this focuses on live in-class conversations, while students continue to build vocabulary and grammar skills by working on written exercises and audios, for homework.

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Conversational Spanish - Intermediate Level 1

Continue to build your conversational skills by increasing your vocabulary and understanding of grammar. This course focuses on the Preterite Tense and is a deeper dive into the Present Tense.

September 1, 2026 to October 20, 2026, Online

Conversational Spanish - Intermediate Level 2

Take the next step to proficiency. We will focus on the Past Tenses, examine the difference between the Preterite and Imperfect Tenses, the Future Tense, and include more uses of the Imperative. All new grammar concepts are applied in conversations. Materials include written grammar explanations and practice using exercises, audios, and videos.

October 27, 2026 to December 15, 2026, Online

Spanish Fluency - Advanced Level

Studied Spanish but need to improve your fluency? These sessions are designed for you! You will practice conversation using all of the tenses of the Indicative and Imperative modes. Present tense. Preterite and Imperfect tenses. Future and Conditional tenses. Imperative.

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Beginning Conversational Spanish

Designed for beginners, this course will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions.

September 8, 2026 to October 30, 2026, Online

Spanish for Medical Professionals

Designed for healthcare professionals, this Spanish course helps bridge communication gaps with Spanish-speaking patients and their families.

September 8, 2026 to October 30, 2026, Online

Spanish Grammar in Depth - Intermediate Level Part 1

Get a fully understanding of some of the most challenging topics in Spanish. All grammar topics will be studied in the Present Tense. However, once you understand the grammar rules, you can apply them to the other tenses.

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Spanish Grammar in Depth - Intermediate Level Part 2

Get a fully understanding of some of the most challenging topics in Spanish. All grammar topics will be studied in the Present Tense. However, once you understand the grammar rules, you can apply them to the other tenses.

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Introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture

You will focus on mastering the basics of fingerspelling, numbers, colors, facial grammar and sentence structure. You will also learn conversational and cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level conversation in ASL with deaf or hard of hearing users of the language.

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Introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture II

Continue your learning of American Sign Language in a continuation of our introduction course. In this course, you will develop basic receptive and expressive skills including fingerspelling, vocabulary, grammar, syntax and classifiers. In addition, you will continue to be introduced to aspects of American Deaf Culture.

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SIUE Intensive English Program (IEP) Classes

SIUE's Intensive English Pathway (IEP) is a great resource for those who would like to strengthen their English skills and improve reading, writing, listening and/or speaking through interactive classes. This program offers affordable classes to English language learners in multiple skillsets.

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Samoan 101: Introductory Samoan Language & Conversation

Samoan 101 (Talofa Talk) is a beginner-friendly introduction to the Samoan language. learn to read, build, and speak Samoan. No prior experience needed.

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