Language and culture courses

Language and culture courses. Broaden your perspective and immerse yourself in new cultures.

COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses

We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.

Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.

Are you interested in learning a new language and exploring different cultures? Our Language and Culture courses are the perfect way to do just that. Whether you’re looking to gain a greater appreciation of your heritage, speak with friends from other countries, or simply enjoy the intellectual stimulation of learning a new way to communicate, our courses have something for everyone.

Our experienced teachers have access to all the resources of the University of Sydney, and are dedicated to providing an enjoyable, up-to-date, and easy learning experience. With our Language and Culture courses, you’ll learn a language the smart way, using the most effective and engaging methods available.

In our courses, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the language you choose, from grammar and vocabulary to pronunciation and sentence structure. You’ll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of the language you’re learning, exploring the customs, traditions, and way of life of the people who speak it.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn a new language from scratch, or an experienced speaker looking to improve your skills, our Language and Culture courses have something for everyone. So why wait? Enrol in one of our courses today and start learning a language the smart way. With our comprehensive curriculum and experienced teachers, you’ll have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Learn a language in Sydney with language courses from the University of Sydney – your premier provider of short courses in Sydney and online.

Meet your facilitators

Blandine Crouch

Blandine is a French national who has been teaching French at Alliance Française in Sydney for more than 15 years (European Framework A1 to C1). She has taught both general and specialised French...

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Chadia Gedeon-Hajjar

BEd; CertComm; CertIV

Since Chadia left Lebanon in 1988 to attend the Francophone Film Festival in Paris, where her film Lebanon Despite Everything was screening, she realised that her departure from the city of Beirut...

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Fu Xie

Dr Fu Xie received her PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from the City University of Hong Kong in 2014. Over the past fifteen years, Fu Xie has taught all levels of Chinese language in...

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