Languages
Learning a new language gives you an entrée into another culture in ways that enrich your social experience and change the way you view the world. UC Berkeley Extension offers courses designed to give you what you need to communicate effectively in another language, whether you want just the basics, seek to build your fluency, or wish to study literature or culture in the mother tongue.
Featured Courses
An Intensive Course in Spanish: Level 1 and
Level 2 are two 60-hour intensive courses designed for people who are unable to make an extended time commitment but who want to master beginning conversational and reading skills.
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Conversational Arabic Workshop is for students who have taken one or two semesters of Arabic and would like to develop and enhance conversational abilities by expanding practical vocabulary.
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Mandarin I covers basic pronunciation, sentence patterns, and reading and writing of Chinese characters.
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French I covers the basic structures of the language, enabling you to greet others, ask and answer questions, and express basic feelings, intentions, and reactions.
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Which course is best for you?
Select a course based on your knowledge of the language and the prerequisites listed for each course. If you're unsure of your level, consult the
"Quick Guide to Assessing Your Language Level".
