UWA Extension

Champagne from the Champagne region, petits fours for morning tea and Paris illuminated by night, seen from the Seine. Speaking some basic French will make all the difference to your experience. Better sign up for French tout de suite. We start from the beginning with French phonetic pronunciation and explore various French language particularities. In each session we will learn French language through short dialogues, collaborative and individual exercises, and games. Using laughte... [More]

Whether you’re sampling barbecue in the old quarter of Montevideo or haggling at the markets in Miraflores, you’ll get the know the wonderful locals better with some basic Spanish language. Using a communicative approach, students practise language in real and recognisable situations in a cultural context. There is an emphasis on speaking and listening and also on building vocabulary and a sound grammar base. RECOMMENDED FOR Absolute beginners interested in learning Spanish. This co... [More]

So you’ve fallen in l’oeuf with Le Louvre. You fell for Eiffel, and now you’re heading into the provinces to watch camembert being made. But mon dieu! You don’t know how to politely refuse the snails. Continuez le Français and impress the locals This course assumes 12 hours of prior study in French. After the beginners 1 at UWA Extension you are able to communicate and to introduce yourself and others. In this second class, you will learn everyday expressions through practical situa... [More]

You know enough about Catherine the Great and St Basil’s Cathedral to want to visit the land of the Tsars and dachas. But you will want to ask for your choice of vodka on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Learn some basic spoken and written Russian before you leave. You will be able to understand the basics of the Russian alphabet, gain some basic reading and writing skills, and keep up a basic conversation. Learn how to ask questions and make requests in some everyday situations, and fin... [More]

This is an online course. To find out how our online courses work, please click here. This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You’ll learn practical, common phrases that will make your trip to the many French-speaking regions of the world more pleasant. You’ll learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you’ll be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language! Each lesson introduces a scenario, presented in short... [More]

Linguini, Armani, Chianti and the Amalfi coast – what else do you need for your Italian adventure? Well if you’re going to speak to Gianni or Francesca, better have a few phrases ready. Andiamo! Learn Italian in a dynamic, results-oriented way through the presentation, practice and production of essential language skills. Alejandro will start speaking Italian to you as soon as you walk in. Eventually you will start to understand it! Using commonplace situations and everyday dialogue... [More]

Taste Chianti in the region of Chianti, stay in Positano in the king’s summer palace, ask directions in Italiano. The language of the locals opens up their culture, so don’t give up now, continue your Italian! This course continues on from Beginners 1; however if you have basic spoken and written Italian, this course may suit you. A 15% discount applies for all UWA Extension graduates of Italian Beginners 1, please call our office on 6488 2433 to receive this discount. Learn Italian... [More]

This is an online course. To find out how our online courses work, please click here. This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You’ll learn practical, everyday words and phrases that will make your stay in Italy more enjoyable. You’ll read, hear, and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you’re likely to encounter while staying in Italy. The dialogues and follow-up exercises of each lesson will teach you to communicate in Itali... [More]

This is an online course. To find out how our online courses work, please click here. Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, you’ll find this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language. Guided by a native Japanese instructor, you’ll also gain cultural knowledge only an insider has. In each lesson, you’ll learn useful conversational phrases and vocabulary words particular to a specific area... [More]

This is an online course. To find out how our online courses work, please click here. Master your ability to speak, understand, and read Spanish by taking the final installment in our unique three-part Speed Spanish learning series. In this advanced-level course, you’ll learn the final six recipes that will serve as templates to help you create any Spanish sentence you want. Guided practice will include lots of new vocabulary, pronunciation, and speed drills, as well as in-depth stu... [More]