From the ability to converse with family and friends to increasing your memory plasticity, there are many reasons to learn languages and we hope you'll let ALTEC guide your journey! Our classes are affordable and perfect for busy adults with a desire to learn new languages or maintain and bolster skills. All classes are non-credit with no tests and our students are highly motivated to learn the language for use in their profession, social life and travels. Come learn languages and celebrate cultures with us!

Here are some additional perks to learning with ALTEC:

  • FREE ALTEC Foundations course to learn the basics in 7 languages
  • Highly qualified faculty who bring the best of language learning to you
  • Remote learning options and low-cost courses make language learning accessible
  • Custom learning materials and practice exercises for you to complete at your convenience
  • Access to borrow language resources including comics and DVDs from The HIVE @ALTEC
  • Technology tools to enhance your language learning experience and stay engaged
  • Invitation to attend ongoing events and to join conversation tables to practice language skills
  • Opportunity to sign up at our language corner to find or be a conversation partner

Read what our students have to say about learning with ALTEC!

"French Beginning l was the perfect intro to the language. Great instructor, very fun and really cares about making sure the class is understanding the material."

-Bailey C., fall 2021

"Every lesson was engaging, fun, and worked to drastically improve my French conversation skills. I also met so many interesting people whom I truly enjoyed talking with on the many topics that we covered in class (including some about the age of "fine wits" or "la préciosité"--something that I had not previously encountered and learned quite a lot about). Really, really recommend this course to anybody and everybody!"

-Leah W., spring 2021

"I found ALTEC’s Intermediate Italian II enjoyably challenging and engaging. The instructor created a warm, accepting atmosphere that built confidence in speaking and facilitated lots of interaction, almost entirely in Italian, among the small group of students. There was a great mix of assignments, grammar and often humorous discussion of language, culture and life. The course offered many optional additional resources online."

-Judy L., spring 2021

"As I finish my second semester of ALTEC language classes, I am already looking forward to the third! The classes are a great value and provide a way for you to engage with a new-to-you language or further your abilities in another. My teachers are great and truly care about the student experience."

-Kate S., fall 2020

"The Zoom classes through ALTEC have been a great addition to 'safer-at-home'. The instructor was well prepared for online learning, and offered breakout groups, videos, printable practice pages and much more. Lessons were available in advance, and because the lessons were in the evening it didn't interfere with work. My instructor is very knowledgeable with the language and culture being taught. I am excited to continue my learning with ALTEC!"

-Kerry H., fall 2020

"I loved my ALTEC class! The instructor was engaging and the class was really fun. I feel like I learned so much. I'll definitely take another ALTEC class and I highly recommend it!"

-Amanda K., summer 2020