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Courses (36)

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Spanish Writing: Brush Up the Basics

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical course has something for everyone. Brush up your Spanish writing by eliminating common errors and growing your command of basic language skills. Perfect the use of written accent marks, articles, gender, word order and tricky verb conjugations.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027

Self-paced

$244 

Spanish Writing: Brush Up the Past Tenses

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Take your command of Spanish to the next level with this practical course. Brush up on those tricky past tenses, object pronouns and the subjunctive while learning to compose a well-written narrative. A Spanish-writing expert will give you personalized feedback on five writing assignments.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027

Self-paced

$244 

Personalized Spanish Course

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Do you need Spanish training tailored to your schedule and your needs? Whether you need to increase your Spanish-language skills for work or everyday life, our Personalized Spanish Course offers you the flexibility and professionalism that you need to succeed.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027

Self-paced

$2,499

Basics of French Pronunciation

Subject Area: Languages→French
Struggling with French pronunciation? Gain confidence speaking French with this short, flexible course that combines a clear understanding of the fundamentals of French pronunciation with practical exercises and personalized feedback from your instructor.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027

Self-paced

$214 

Spanish for Reading and Translation: Comprehensive

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Gain the skills you need to translate Spanish texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities to English. This comprehensive course is more extensive than the basic course with additional instructor feedback, more advanced translations and a capstone project tailored to you.
Upcoming Dates

Aug. 26, 2026–Dec. 16, 2026

Group-paced

$585; Graduate students $485

Language Reading Knowledge Exam

Subject Area: Languages→Reading & Translation Courses
These translation exams test reading knowledge of French, German, Italian or Spanish and meet the requirements of UW–Madison graduate programs. Register at least one week prior to your chosen exam date. No refunds after registration. Honorlock will proctor these exams.
Upcoming Dates

Aug. 27, 2026

Self-paced

$65

Jan. 7, 2027

Self-paced

$65 Fee

Spanish for Reading and Translation: Basic

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate Spanish texts to English. Learn fundamental Spanish grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a Spanish graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 2, 2026–Dec. 16, 2026

Group-paced

$475; Graduate students $375

Italian for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages→Italian
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate Italian texts to English. Learn fundamental Italian grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for an Italian graduate-level reading knowledge exam
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 2, 2026–Dec. 16, 2026

Group-paced

$475; Graduate students $375

Italian 2

Subject Area: Languages→Italian
This practical high beginner's course (A1.2), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the richness of Italian culture while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on the present tense with an introduction to the past tense.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 2, 2026–Nov. 11, 2026

Live online

$299

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$299

German for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages→German
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate German texts to English. Learn fundamental German grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a German graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 2, 2026–Dec. 16, 2026

Group-paced

$475; Graduate students $375

French for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages→French
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate French texts to English. Learn fundamental French grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a French graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 2, 2026–Dec. 16, 2026

Group-paced

$475; Graduate students $375

Spanish 5

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical high-intermediate course (B1.1) designed for adult language learners will improve your ability to have sustained conversations about a wide range of topics. Learn the differences between the present subjunctive and indicative and improve your use of complex sentence structures.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 8, 2026–Nov. 17, 2026

Live online

$329

Sep. 22, 2026–Dec. 8, 2026

Live online

$329

Spanish 4

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical intermediate course for adult language learners explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world, while deepening your ability to discuss past events. Learn future and conditional tenses, command forms and relevant new vocabulary.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$319

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$319

Spanish 3

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical low-intermediate course (A2.1), developed fully by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world, while growing your speaking and comprehension skills. Learn to discuss past events and express opinions with real-life Spanish.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$319

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$319

Spanish 2

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical high beginner’s course (A1.2), developed fully by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on the present tense with an introduction to the past tense.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$319

Sep. 22, 2026–Dec. 8, 2026

Live online

$319

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$319

Spanish 1

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), developed fully by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world while helping you master the basics of Spanish. Learn to talk about life, family, work and travel with our award-winning approach.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$319

Sep. 16, 2026–Dec. 2, 2026

Live online

$319

Sep. 29, 2026–Dec. 15, 2026

Live online

$319

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$319

Spanish 0

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This mini-course, developed by UW–Madison, sets you up for success in Spanish 1 with a slow introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish. Guided by an experienced instructor and proven strategies for adult language learners, you will feel success from day one.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Oct. 19, 2026

Live online

$164

Sep. 15, 2026–Oct. 20, 2026

Live online

$164

Sep. 29, 2026–Nov. 3, 2026

Live online

$164

Oct. 14, 2026–Nov. 18, 2026

Live online

$164

Italian 1

Subject Area: Languages→Italian
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of Italian culture while helping you master the basics of Italian. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$299

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$299

German 1

Subject Area: Languages→German
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of German culture while helping you master the basics of German. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Dec. 7, 2026

Live online

$299

French 3

Subject Area: Languages→French
This practical low-intermediate course (A2.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world, while growing your speaking and comprehension skills. Learn to discuss real-life situations with the imperative, near future and past tenses.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$299 Fee

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