Courses

Beginning Italian

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

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Intermediate Italian

If you already have knowledge of this beautiful language, this course is designed just for you. Join us as we continue our journey through learning the Italian language and delve deeper in grammar and syntax.

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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.

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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.

February 10, 2026 to March 24, 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.

February 12, 2026 to March 19, 2026, SIUE Edwardsville Campus

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!

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Intermediate Spanish

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Spanish for Healthcare Professionals I

Health professionals work with many different people, and communication is key. This course will introduce you to the basic vocabulary, grammar and idiomatic expressions needed to communicate in Spanish in a health professional context.

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Spanish for Healthcare Professionals II

This will be a continuation of our Spanish for Healthcare Professionals I course. In order to be successful in this course, it is highly recommended that you take part 1, and/or, have basic understanding of Spanish. This is a continuation of the proper and best use of basic Spanish under the most common situations in the health field.

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Spanish for Healthcare Professionals III

This is the third part of a 3 course series. Attendance to previous Spanish for Health Professionals classes will be helpful, and/or some previous knowledge of basic Spanish needed to succeed. You will learn basic verbs and a variety of vocabulary to be able to create personally tailored material to use it immediately.

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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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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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Everyday Japanese Elementary 1 Online: Let's Speak in Japanese

This class is for those who are studying Japanese for the first time and who want to start learning Japanese online in a casual way. This shortened format does not provide the same depth of study as the in-person course. Textbook information will be emailed approximately 1 week prior to start of class

February 20, 2026 to March 27, 2026, Online

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.

February 9, 2026 to March 23, 2026, SIUE Edwardsville Campus