Continuing Education Language Course Catalog

Master the art of leading diverse teams in this 4-week course on cultural intelligence and collaboration. Learn to foster trust, navigate communication challenges, and leverage cultural diversity to drive innovation and team success.

Empower your teaching with the tools to foster inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms. This 4-week course equips educators with practical strategies to enhance cultural competence and support diverse learning styles in multicultural settings.

Lead with confidence and cultural insight in today’s globalized world. This 4-week course empowers leaders to master emotional and cultural intelligence, enhancing their ability to communicate, resolve conflicts, and inspire diverse teams effectively.

Expand your horizons with our on-demand language courses, tailored to your needs in a variety of languages. Whether you’re looking to learn for personal growth, professional development, or cultural immersion, we offer customized training in languages such as Greek, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Hebrew, Hindi, and more.

Why Choose Our On-Demand Courses?

• Personalized Learning Plans: Every course is designed with your goals, interests, and schedule in mind.
• Cultural Insights: Go beyond the language to understand the culture, customs, and traditions behind it.
• Flexible Formats: Learn online, one-on-one, or in small groups to suit your preferences.
• Expert Instructors: Study with experienced teachers who are native speakers or fluent professionals.

Available Languages:

• European Languages: Greek, Polish, Russian, Dutch, and more.
• Middle Eastern Languages: Hebrew, Arabic, and others.
• Asian Languages: Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and more.

If your desired language isn’t listed, just ask! We are always expanding our offerings.

What You’ll Learn:

• Practical Vocabulary: Develop the essential words and phrases for travel, work, or daily life.
• Grammar Fundamentals: Gain a strong understanding of sentence structures and usage.
• Listening and Speaking Skills: Build confidence to communicate effectively in real-world scenarios.
• Reading and Writing: Learn to navigate texts and express yourself clearly.

Explore how emotions are expressed across languages and cultures in this engaging 4-week course. Uncover untranslatable words, cultural nuances, and the role of gestures in communication.

This 8-week ESL course is for beginner students (A1-A2 level) who want to improve their English. In three sessions each week, students practice basic grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening.

The course includes fun activities, simple exercises, and conversations to help you feel more confident when using English. Topics include:

• Introduction
• My family
• My routine
• My home
• My hobbies
• Travel
• Orientation in the city
• Shopping (grocery)
• Shopping (clothes)
• Appearance and character
• My professional career
• My future plans

By the end of the course, you will feel more comfortable speaking and understanding English, ready to move to the next level of learning!

This 8-week ESL course is for advanced students (C1 level) who want to refine their English skills and achieve greater fluency and accuracy. With three sessions per week, students focus on advanced grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening.

The course includes challenging discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to enhance confidence in professional and academic contexts. Topics include:

• To earn for living or to live for earning (philosophy)
• Economic crisis (social/cultural/political aspects)
• To give a hand or to dig a trail (feelings/emotions)
• Start up (business/career/life achievements)
• Ideas worth spreading (thoughts/ideas/arguments)
• To be smart or to be pretty? (body and mind)
• Passion and patience (life/work/relationship)
• Threshold of a new life (decisions/responsibility)
• Natural environment matters (catastrophes/natural phenomena)
• Lifelong education (travelling/books/movies/university/work)
• To enjoy the journey or to achieve the goal? (philosophy)
• What matters? (philosophy)

By the end of the course, you will have the tools to communicate effectively and confidently in any situation.

Enhance your English skills and gain the confidence you need to succeed in academic, professional, and everyday settings. Our engaging ESL classes are designed to help you achieve your goals and thrive in any environment!

This 8-week Italian course is designed for beginner students (A1-A2 level) who want to improve their basic French skills. With three sessions per week, students practice grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening in a fun and supportive environment.

The course includes engaging activities, simple exercises, and conversations to help you feel more confident using French. Topics include:

• Introduction
• My family
• My routine
• My home
• My hobbies
• Travel
• Orientation in the city
• Shopping (grocery)
• Shopping (clothes)
• Appearance and character
• My professional career
• My future plans

By the end of the course, you’ll feel comfortable speaking and understanding French and will be ready to move to the next level of learning!

This 8-week French course is designed for intermediate students (B1-B2 level) who want to advance their French skills and build fluency. With three sessions per week, students focus on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening through practical and engaging lessons.

The course includes discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to improve confidence and communication in various settings. Topics include:

• Self-presentation
• Relationships
• Sport, habits and addictions
• Health
• Tourism
• Tastes in art and fashion
• Cooking
• Rules
• Politics
• Dreams
• Values
• Environment 

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to communicate more confidently and effectively, ready to use French in everyday and professional contexts or move on to advanced-level learning!

This 8-week French course is for advanced students (C1 level) who want to refine their French skills and achieve greater fluency and accuracy. With three sessions per week, students focus on advanced grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening.

The course includes challenging discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to enhance confidence in professional and academic contexts. Topics include:

• To earn for living or to live for earning (philosophy)
• Economic crisis (social/cultural/political aspects)
• To give a hand or to dig a trail (feelings/emotions)
• Start up (business/career/life achievements)
• Ideas worth spreading (thoughts/ideas/arguments)
• To be smart or to be pretty? (body and mind)
• Passion and patience (life/work/relationship)
• Threshold of a new life (decisions/responsibility)
• Natural environment matters (catastrophes/natural phenomena)
• Lifelong education (travelling/books/movies/university/work)
• To enjoy the journey or to achieve the goal? (philosophy)
• What matters? (philosophy)

By the end of the course, you will have the tools to communicate effectively and confidently in any situation.

This 8-week Italian course is designed for beginner students (A1-A2 level) who want to improve their basic German skills. With three sessions per week, students practice grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening in a fun and supportive environment.

The course includes engaging activities, simple exercises, and conversations to help you feel more confident using German. Topics include:

• Introduction
• My family
• My routine
• My home
• My hobbies
• Travel
• Orientation in the city
• Shopping (grocery)
• Shopping (clothes)
• Appearance and character
• My professional career
• My future plans

By the end of the course, you’ll feel comfortable speaking and understanding French and will be ready to move to the next level of learning!

This 8-week German course is designed for intermediate students (B1-B2 level) who want to advance their German skills and build fluency. With three sessions per week, students focus on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening through practical and engaging lessons.

The course includes discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to improve confidence and communication in various settings. Topics include:

• Self-presentation
• Relationships
• Sport, habits and addictions
• Health
• Tourism
• Tastes in art and fashion
• Cooking
• Rules
• Politics
• Dreams
• Values
• Environment 

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to communicate more confidently and effectively, ready to use German in everyday and professional contexts or move on to advanced-level learning!

This 8-week German course is for advanced students (C1 level) who want to refine their French skills and achieve greater fluency and accuracy. With three sessions per week, students focus on advanced grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening.

The course includes challenging discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to enhance confidence in professional and academic contexts. Topics include:

• To earn for living or to live for earning (philosophy)
• Economic crisis (social/cultural/political aspects)
• To give a hand or to dig a trail (feelings/emotions)
• Start up (business/career/life achievements)
• Ideas worth spreading (thoughts/ideas/arguments)
• To be smart or to be pretty? (body and mind)
• Passion and patience (life/work/relationship)
• Threshold of a new life (decisions/responsibility)
• Natural environment matters (catastrophes/natural phenomena)
• Lifelong education (travelling/books/movies/university/work)
• To enjoy the journey or to achieve the goal? (philosophy)
• What matters? (philosophy)

By the end of the course, you will have the tools to communicate effectively and confidently in any situation.

Our 12-week HSK 1 course, designed to build a strong foundation in the language. Perfect for beginners, this course will help you develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while preparing you to pass the HSK 1 exam with confidence.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Be able to hold simple conversations and understand basic spoken Chinese.
• Recognize and use 150 essential Chinese words.
• Write basic characters and sentences with confidence.
• Get prepared to take and pass the HSK 1 exam.

Our 12-week HSK 2 course, designed to build a strong foundation in the language. Perfect for beginners, this course will help you develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while preparing you to pass the HSK 2 exam with confidence.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Be familiar with 300 vocabulary words and key grammar patterns.
• Hold basic conversations about familiar topics and navigate everyday situations.
• Be confident in recognizing and writing HSK 2-level characters.
• Be well-prepared to pass the HSK 2 exam.

Our 12-week HSK 3 course, designed to build a strong foundation in the language. Perfect for beginners, this course will help you develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while preparing you to pass the HSK 3 exam with confidence.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Be comfortable with 600 vocabulary words and intermediate grammar structures.
• Confidently hold conversations on familiar topics and describe experiences in detail.
• Read and write short texts about everyday situations.
• Get prepared to pass the HSK 3 exam.

Develop the skills to thrive in diverse cultural environments with this 4-week course. Explore the principles of Cultural Intelligence, learn to navigate cross-cultural communication, and gain practical tools to address cultural challenges in professional and personal settings.

This 8-week Italian course is designed for beginner students (A1-A2 level) who want to improve their basic Italian skills. With three sessions per week, students practice grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening in a fun and supportive environment.

The course includes engaging activities, simple exercises, and conversations to help you feel more confident using Italian. Topics include:

• Introduction
• My family
• My routine
• My home
• My hobbies
• Travel
• Orientation in the city
• Shopping (grocery)
• Shopping (clothes)
• Appearance and character
• My professional career
• My future plans

By the end of the course, you’ll feel comfortable speaking and understanding Italian and will be ready to move to the next level of learning!

This 8-week Italian course is designed for intermediate students (B1-B2 level) who want to advance their Italian skills and build fluency. With three sessions per week, students focus on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening through practical and engaging lessons.

The course includes discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to improve confidence and communication in various settings. Topics include:

• Self-presentation
• Relationships
• Sport, habits and addictions
• Health
• Tourism
• Tastes in art and fashion
• Cooking
• Rules
• Politics
• Dreams
• Values
• Environment 

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to communicate more confidently and effectively, ready to use Italian in everyday and professional contexts or move on to advanced-level learning!

This 8-week Italian course is for advanced students (C1 level) who want to refine their Italian skills and achieve greater fluency and accuracy. With three sessions per week, students focus on advanced grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening.

The course includes challenging discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to enhance confidence in professional and academic contexts. Topics include:

• To earn for living or to live for earning (philosophy)
• Economic crisis (social/cultural/political aspects)
• To give a hand or to dig a trail (feelings/emotions)
• Start up (business/career/life achievements)
• Ideas worth spreading (thoughts/ideas/arguments)
• To be smart or to be pretty? (body and mind)
• Passion and patience (life/work/relationship)
• Threshold of a new life (decisions/responsibility)
• Natural environment matters (catastrophes/natural phenomena)
• Lifelong education (travelling/books/movies/university/work)
• To enjoy the journey or to achieve the goal? (philosophy)
• What matters? (philosophy)

By the end of the course, you will have the tools to communicate effectively and confidently in any situation.

Step into intermediate Japanese with our 12-week JLPT N3 course. Designed for learners looking to expand their skills, this course focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and reading and listening comprehension for more detailed communication.

What You’ll Learn:

• Vocabulary: 3,000 words for intermediate-level conversations and texts.
• Kanji: Recognize and use 650 kanji characters.
• Grammar: Learn complex structures, including conjunctions, relative clauses, and expressions of ability.
• Listening and Speaking: Understand and participate in more detailed conversations.
• Reading and Writing: Read intermediate-level texts and write structured paragraphs.

Take your Japanese to the next level with our 12-week JLPT N4 course. This course is designed for learners with basic knowledge of Japanese, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and practical skills for daily conversations and short texts.

What You’ll Learn:

• Vocabulary: 1,500 essential words for more complex everyday scenarios.
• Kanji: Recognize and use 300 kanji characters.
• Grammar: Expand your understanding of particles, verb conjugations, and sentence structures.
• Listening and Speaking: Engage in simple conversations about personal experiences and plans.
• Reading and Writing: Read short passages and write simple narratives with kanji and kana.

Embark on your journey to master Japanese with our 12-week JLPT N5 course. Perfect for beginners, this course will introduce you to the basics of the language, including grammar, vocabulary, and kanji, while building your confidence in reading, listening, and simple conversations.

What You’ll Learn:

• Vocabulary: 800 essential words for everyday situations.
• Kanji: Recognize and write 100 basic kanji characters.
• Grammar: Understand basic sentence structures, particles, and verb forms.
• Listening and Speaking: Practice everyday phrases and short conversations.
• Reading and Writing: Read and write simple sentences with kanji and kana.

Enhance your professional communication skills with our Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) courses, tailored to meet the unique needs of your industry. Whether you work in Manufacturing, Hospitality, Medicine, Agriculture, or other specialized fields, these courses are designed to help you excel in your profession by mastering the language and terminology specific to your work.

Available Languages:

• English
• Spanish
• Other languages available upon request

What You’ll Learn:

• Industry-Specific Vocabulary: Master key terms and phrases relevant to your field.
• Practical Communication Skills: Gain confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for real-world professional scenarios.
• Cultural Competence: Learn the nuances of communicating effectively across cultural contexts.
• Role-Specific Training: Practice dialogues, presentations, and documentation tailored to your role.

Industries We Specialize In:

• Manufacturing: Learn technical terms, workplace safety language, and operational communication.
• Hospitality: Master customer service phrases, reservation management, and guest relations.
• Medicine: Develop skills for patient communication, medical documentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Agriculture: Learn terminology for farming techniques, agricultural exports, and business negotiations.
• And More: Courses can be customized for additional industries based on your needs.

Course Features:

• Flexible Formats: Available in group, hybrid or online sessions to suit your schedule.
• Tailored Content: Each course is designed with your professional goals and industry in mind.
• Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced language educators with industry expertise.
• Custom Duration: Courses can be adapted to meet your timeline, from short-term intensives to long-term learning.

Who This Course Is For:

• Professionals aiming to improve communication in their specific field.
• Companies looking to enhance team language skills for better efficiency and collaboration.
• Individuals preparing to work abroad or in multicultural environments.

Discover how language shapes our personalities and identities in this fascinating 4-week course. Explore linguistic personalities, cultural frameworks, and the dynamic interplay between language and self-perception through interactive discussions and case studies.

This 8-week Portuguese course is designed for beginner students (A1-A2 level) who want to improve their basic French skills. With three sessions per week, students practice grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening in a fun and supportive environment.

The course includes engaging activities, simple exercises, and conversations to help you feel more confident using Portuguese. Topics include:

• Introduction
• My family
• My routine
• My home
• My hobbies
• Travel
• Orientation in the city
• Shopping (grocery)
• Shopping (clothes)
• Appearance and character
• My professional career
• My future plans

By the end of the course, you’ll feel comfortable speaking and understanding Portuguese and will be ready to move to the next level of learning!

This 8-week Portuguese course is designed for intermediate students (B1-B2 level) who want to advance their Portuguese skills and build fluency. With three sessions per week, students focus on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening through practical and engaging lessons.

The course includes discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to improve confidence and communication in various settings. Topics include:

• Self-presentation
• Relationships
• Sport, habits and addictions
• Health
• Tourism
• Tastes in art and fashion
• Cooking
• Rules
• Politics
• Dreams
• Values
• Environment 

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to communicate more confidently and effectively, ready to use Portuguese in everyday and professional contexts or move on to advanced-level learning!

This 8-week Italian course is for advanced students (C1 level) who want to refine their Portuguese skills and achieve greater fluency and accuracy. With three sessions per week, students focus on advanced grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening.

The course includes challenging discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to enhance confidence in professional and academic contexts. Topics include:

• To earn for living or to live for earning (philosophy)
• Economic crisis (social/cultural/political aspects)
• To give a hand or to dig a trail (feelings/emotions)
• Start up (business/career/life achievements)
• Ideas worth spreading (thoughts/ideas/arguments)
• To be smart or to be pretty? (body and mind)
• Passion and patience (life/work/relationship)
• Threshold of a new life (decisions/responsibility)
• Natural environment matters (catastrophes/natural phenomena)
• Lifelong education (travelling/books/movies/university/work)
• To enjoy the journey or to achieve the goal? (philosophy)
• What matters? (philosophy)

By the end of the course, you will have the tools to communicate effectively and confidently in any situation.

Refine your public speaking skills with this transformative 4-week course designed for non-native English speakers in academia and entrepreneurship. Gain confidence, master storytelling techniques, and deliver high-impact presentations tailored to global audiences—all while learning from an experienced public speaker and trainer. Enroll now and take the stage with confidence!

Unravel the psychology behind language learning and teaching in this dynamic 4-week course. Gain practical insights into how cognitive and social factors shape language acquisition, empowering you to enhance classroom strategies and connect with learners on a deeper level.

This 8-week Spanish course is designed for beginner students (A1-A2 level) who want to improve their basic Spanish skills. With three sessions per week, students practice grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening in a fun and supportive environment.

The course includes engaging activities, simple exercises, and conversations to help you feel more confident using Spanish. Topics include:

• Introduction
• My family
• My routine
• My home
• My hobbies
• Travel
• Orientation in the city
• Shopping (grocery)
• Shopping (clothes)
• Appearance and character
• My professional career
• My future plans

By the end of the course, you’ll feel comfortable speaking and understanding Spanish and will be ready to move to the next level of learning!

This 8-week Spanish course is designed for intermediate students (B1-B2 level) who want to advance their Spanish skills and build fluency. With three sessions per week, students focus on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening through practical and engaging lessons.

The course includes discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to improve confidence and communication in various settings. Topics include:

• Self-presentation
• Relationships
• Sport, habits and addictions
• Health
• Tourism
• Tastes in art and fashion
• Cooking
• Rules
• Politics
• Dreams
• Values
• Environment 

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to communicate more confidently and effectively, ready to use Spanish in everyday and professional contexts or move on to advanced-level learning!

This 8-week Spanish course is for advanced students (C1 level) who want to refine their Spanish skills and achieve greater fluency and accuracy. With three sessions per week, students focus on advanced grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening.

The course includes challenging discussions, role-playing, and real-world exercises to enhance confidence in professional and academic contexts. Topics include:

• To earn for living or to live for earning (philosophy)
• Economic crisis (social/cultural/political aspects)
• To give a hand or to dig a trail (feelings/emotions)
• Start up (business/career/life achievements)
• Ideas worth spreading (thoughts/ideas/arguments)
• To be smart or to be pretty? (body and mind)
• Passion and patience (life/work/relationship)
• Threshold of a new life (decisions/responsibility)
• Natural environment matters (catastrophes/natural phenomena)
• Lifelong education (travelling/books/movies/university/work)
• To enjoy the journey or to achieve the goal? (philosophy)
• What matters? (philosophy)

By the end of the course, you will have the tools to communicate effectively and confidently in any situation.

Our hybrid TOEFL Prep course combines the flexibility of online learning with the support of in-person facilitation in our computer labs in Round Rock. Students may also opt to take the course 100% online, subject to faculty approval, ensuring you can tailor your learning experience to fit your needs.

Dive into the basics of the Korean language with our 12-week TOPIK Level 1 course. Designed for absolute beginners, this course helps you build a solid foundation in Korean vocabulary, grammar, and basic conversational skills, preparing you to pass the TOPIK Level 1 exam with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• Vocabulary: ~800 essential words for everyday topics like greetings, family, and shopping.
• Grammar: Basic sentence structures, particles, verb conjugations, and polite expressions.
• Speaking and Listening: Practice simple phrases for daily conversations.
• Reading and Writing: Learn to read and write Hangul (Korean alphabet) and form basic sentences.

Take your Korean skills to the next level with our 12-week TOPIK Level 2 course. Perfect for learners with basic knowledge of Korean, this course helps you expand your vocabulary and grammar while developing confidence in everyday conversations and simple social interactions.

What You’ll Learn:

• Vocabulary: ~1,500 essential words for everyday and slightly complex situations.
• Grammar: Use of connectors, time expressions, and more advanced verb conjugations.
• Speaking and Listening: Handle basic social interactions, such as describing experiences and discussing plans.
• Reading and Writing: Understand short passages and write simple paragraphs.

Advance to intermediate Korean with our 12-week TOPIK Level 3 course. This program is designed to help you expand your vocabulary, tackle more complex grammar, and engage in conversations about a wider range of topics.

What You’ll Learn:

• Vocabulary: ~3,000 words for intermediate-level topics like travel, work, and hobbies.
• Grammar: Complex structures, including conjunctions, conditionals, and verb complements.
• Speaking and Listening: Participate in detailed conversations about familiar topics.
• Reading and Writing: Read short essays and news excerpts; write structured paragraphs.