Learn French, Spanish, or Chinese with a CMU professor and earn a certificate of completion

The latest offerings of instructor-led language courses from CMU’s Modern Languages Department is here. These courses are available to anyone in the world, but roster numbers will be capped to ensure a manageable student-to-instructor ratio.
Courses offered:
- French 1
- French 2
- A1 Spanish for Beginners
- Beginning Chinese 1
Cost: $97 per student.
Registration for August 2023 courses is open now.
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