UWA Extension

Start with Preev`et. With an emphasis on speaking, listening, building vocabulary and developing a sound grammar base, this practical short course is an ideal introduction to Russian for absolute beginners. Students will be able to recognise the Russian alphabet, gain some basic reading and writing skills, learn to keep up a basic conversation, ask questions and make requests in some everyday situations, find their way around Russian cities, learn about the Russian culture and geogr... [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]

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 know the basics and can find St Basil’s, but now you want to play petanque with your new friends at the purpose built café in Gorky Park. You have a taste for vodka, caviar and the Russian language, so don’t stop now. This course continues on from Beginners 1; however if you have basic spoken and written Russian, this course may suit you. A 15% discount applies for all UWA Extension graduates of Russian Beginners 1. OUTLINE: Topic areas: Likes and dislikes Shopping Interests ... [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 With an emphasis on speaking, listening, building vocabulary and developing a sound grammar base, this practical short course will enrich your life. French Beginners 2 is designed to build on language knowledge. RECOMMENDED FOR This course a... [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. Learn Italian in a dynamic, results-oriented way through the presentation, ... [More]

Using a communicative approach students practice the language in real and recognisable situations in a cultural context. There is an emphasis on speaking and listening in group activities and individual reading and writing exercises. For those who have learned Spanish in the past and enjoy improving conversation and basic grammar skills. Build on your knowledge of the language in an encouraging atmosphere. RECOMMENDED FOR Assumes 12 hours of prior study in Spanish. OBJECTIVES At the... [More]

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. With an emphasis on speaking, listening, building vocabulary and building a sound grammar base, this practical short course will enrich your life. An ideal introduction to French for absolute beginners, this course assumes no prior study. RECOMMENDED ... [More]

‘Latin for Beginners 1’ introduces the basic grammar of Latin. Learn the language of the Roman Empire, a language that influenced many modern languages, including English. You will learn enough grammar to read some interesting texts, and will be introduced to a bit of Roman history and literature along the way. [More]

Were Homer’s Greek kings at Troy just fiction? Were the likes of Agamemnon, Menelaus and Nestor real life Mycenaean rulers? Mycenaeans existed within an extraordinary and enigmatic civilization and they used a script, referred to as Linear B, which for decades defied decipherment. In this course, we will separate Mycenaean fact from Homeric fiction. The course will comprise five 90 minute illustrated sessions as per the Outline below. OUTLINE Part One: The Minoan Background In this ... [More]