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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!

The 2023 spring classes schedule is live! 

Registration for Spring 2023 term will begin on Monday, December 12, 2022. 

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

Starting 1/23/2023

  • Remote language classes for adults worldwide
  • Two live classes per week
  • Mountain Time
  • No grading! No stress!  

8 Languages  

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

Affordable Pricing

  • $250 per course*
  • 20% discount for CU affiliates

*Cost increases 10% January 17th 

More info + refund policy on our FAQ page

Get the details for this term.

View the class schedule

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

Help us support more learners

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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