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Expand your cultural understanding with an ALTEC non-credit language class. Join us for a learning experience that is fun, affordable, and accommodates your busy life!

Our fall schedule is availble and registration will open in mid-August. 

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Get a feel for our program with our FREE ALTEC Foundations course to learn the basics in 7 languages.

Starting 9/12/22

For adults worldwide
Two live classes a week
Mountain Time
Remote via Zoom

Highly flexible multimedia class

  • Arabic
  • American Sign Language
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish

Affordable Pricing

$250 per course*
20% discount for CU affiliates
*Cost increases 10% August 22nd

More info + refund policy on our FAQ page

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  5 learners received a scholarship to study world languages this spring.

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New for you in 2022!

Foundations course

FREE ALTEC Foundations course to learn the basics in 7 languages. This course also highlights the benefits of studying each language and introduces you to Canvas, our online learning platform.

Streamlined placement process

Take a 15-minute self-placement assessment to find the right ALTEC level for you.

ALTEC scholarships

We are offering need-based scholarships to enroll in a language class for free.

Smaller class sizes

We have reduced ALTEC's class capacity to 15 students.

Enhanced student experience

We are improving our curriculum to make language learning even more accessible and engaging.

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