Beginner and Elementary Language Courses
USC is offering short courses in a range of different languages and skill levels to suit your ability and aspirations. Our reputation for delivering a quality teaching experience through highly proficient teaching staff in a relaxed learning environment will give you every opportunity to succeed.
Choose from 5 different languages
Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish
* Elementary classes offered in all languages with sufficient community interest.
Delivery
The courses are coordinated by Dr Peter Grainger, School of Education and Tertiary Access, an applied linguist with a PhD in Language Learning Strategies, and an experienced teacher for 25 years in Queensland schools. The courses are delivered by practising accredited school teachers.
Beginner and elementary classes are delivered over an 8 week period, 2 hours per week, from 6pm to 8pm.
2021 start dates for beginner classes
- Mon 19 July
2021 start date for elementary classes
- Wed 5 May
Registration links
Cost
A$360 registration fee
More information
For further information contact Dr Peter Grainger Peter.Grainger@usc.edu.au or the Office of Engagement engagement@usc.edu.au
Textbooks
Textbooks can be purchased online from Amazon, Booktopia or Book Depository.
- Talk Mandarin Chinese book and CD pack
- Talk French 1
- New Italian Espresso 1 Textbook and DVD
- Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Starter A1 Coursebook
- Talk Spanish book and CD pack