UWA Extension

Start with ‘Marhaba!’ With an emphasis on speaking, listening, building vocabulary and developing a sound grammar base, this practical short course is an ideal introduction to Arabic for absolute beginners. Along with learning a language comes the discovery of a rich culture. The beautiful Arabic language will be taught in easy to understand terms by an enthusiastic teacher keen to share her country and the culture of Jordan. You will learn the history of Arabic, the alphabet, pronu... [More]

So you’ve packed your beret, booked a cute hotel near the Champs-Elysees and you can say ‘Bonjour’. How are you going to request your size in those Chanel flats or find out which cooking class is right for you at the new ‘Art de Vivre’ centre if you can’t understand the course descriptions? Better sign up for French tout de suite. OUTLINE GRAMMAR masculine and feminine form of articles, nouns, pronouns, adjectives and possessive articles auxiliaries (to be, to have) and regular verb... [More]

Start with ‘Ciao!’ With an emphasis on speaking, listening, building vocabulary and developing a sound grammar base, this practical short course is an ideal introduction to Italian for absolute beginners. Learn Italian in a dynamic, result-oriented way through the presentation, practice and production of essential language skills. Using commonplace situations and everyday dialogues, you’ll practise and play out examples of Italian language that will help you to find your way, order ... [More]

Start with ‘Hola!’ With an emphasis on speaking, listening, building vocabulary and developing a sound grammar base, this practical short course is an ideal introduction to Spanish for absolute beginners. 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 S... [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]

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]

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]

Everyone ‘knows’ that English is suffering a slow decline, that apes can use language, and that Eskimos have 12,000 words for snow. Or do we? Leave your linguistic preconceptions at the door as we put some of the most commonly held ideas about language to the test. Along the way, you’ll learn to evaluate claims like a linguist, hone your baloney detector, and find out about some useful language resources. But be prepared – cherished notions about language may not survive the rigorou... [More]

You’ve had a taste of French and now you’re thinking of a tour de chocolat, taking in the Salon Du Chocolat festival in Paris and La Fonderie walking tour of Brussels. There’s so much more to experience with better understanding and use of the French language. This course continues on from Beginners 1; however if you have basic spoken and written French, this course may suit you. A 15% discount applies for all UWA Extension graduates of French Beginners 1. VOCABULARY prepositions as... [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]