About Us

We offer non-degree conversational language classes in Cree, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Whether you are a complete beginner or wanting to improve your skills, our small classes and supportive instructors create a welcoming space and help you reach your goals in the company of other enthusiastic learners.

For language learners interested in French immersion, we also offer 5-week spring and summer French immersion programs for adults through the federally-funded Explore Program. Explore has both online and in person options. A tuition bursary is available for students with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Course Offerings

  • Format: In-person=👤 Online=🖥️
  • All classes with an asterisk * are confirmed to run!

French

Class Day Time Format Weeks Start Instructor
French 1  W 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 21 H. Larsen McKay
French 2 T 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 20 H. Larsen McKay
French 3 M 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 19 J. Soucy
French 3 Th 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 22 H. Larsen McKay
French 6 T 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 20 J. Soucy
French 7 W 4:30-6:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 21 G. Gullotti
French 8 T 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 20 A. Besseghieur
French 9 W 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 21 J. Soucy
French 12 M 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 19 A. Besseghieur
Intro à la littérature francophone III NEW W 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 21 A. Besseghieur

 "We love classes with madame Helena. Helena is the first French teacher who really inspired me to study français!"

“Mr Soucy is a Wonderful Teacher… inspiring, encouraging ... and completely loved by my 4 children and myself!!!!”

“An absolutely fabulous teacher! … He made French so fun. I had absolutely no idea that language would turn into something I would actually use in my adult life :)"

German

Class Day Time Format Weeks Start Instructor
German 1 M 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 19 F. Chateigner
German 2 W 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 21 F. Chateigner
German 7 T 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 20 F. Chateigner
German 12 Th 6:00-8:00pm 👤 10 Jan 22 F. Chateigner

"I am really enjoying my German course and will definitely register for the next level. François is an excellent teacher—very engaging and knowledgeable. I really like how he adds cultural context and in-depth grammar analysis to each lesson. And our little conversations at the beginning of class are incredibly fun!"

Italian

Class Day Time Format Weeks Start Instructor
Italian 1 M 7-9pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 19 G. Gullotti
Italian 2 M 4:30-6:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 19 G. Gullotti
Italian 4 W 7-9pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 21 G. Gullotti

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Italian 2 course and gained much new knowledge and confidence. It was also very helpful to be part of such an enthusiastic and dedicated group of students who worked hard to inspire one another.
However, the most important element in the success of this course of instruction was Giuliano’s leadership. He is an excellent teacher providing lively lessons full of insightful commentary along with constant encouragement, endless patience and engaging humour."

Portuguese

Class Day Time Format Weeks Start Instructor
Portuguese 1 W 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 21 J. Ionescu
Portuguese 2 T 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 20 J. Ionescu

Spanish

Class Day Time Format Weeks Start Instructor
Beginner Spanish for the Traveller Sa 9am-12pm 🖥️ 5 Jan 17 M. Nesbet
Spanish 1 M 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 19 M. Nesbet
Spanish 1 W 5:30-8:00pm 👤 8 Jan 26 L. Guerrero
Spanish 2 Sa 10am-12pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 17 G.Prado Ayala
Spanish 2 Th 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 22 G.Prado Ayala
Spanish 3 T 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 20 G. Prado Ayala
Spanish 4 M 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 19 G. Prado Ayala
Spanish 5 W 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 21 M. Nesbet
Spanish 7 W 5:30-7:30pm 👤 10 Jan 21 G. Prado Ayala

Introducción a la literatura española II NEW

Th 5:30-7:30pm 🖥️ 10 Jan 22 M. Nesbet

"Thank you for all your positive input as to my abilities and the methods of better approaching my learning of the subject material, Maria! I am looking forward to taking the next level in a Spanish speaking country, and to your excellent teaching methods and techniques for learning this beautiful language."

Registration

We have moved to a new registration system. 


You will need a USask NSID account to register for classes. 
To create this account, you will start at the Extended Learning website

Option 1: You already have a USask NSID
Click on “Continue” and follow the steps.
 
Option 2: You DO NOT have a USask NSID
Click on “Create Account”, under “My first time here. Create new account”
Choose “Create New Profile”
Use the email option and not the phone option to verify your identity

 Please also be aware that if you are registering for different people on the same computer, you will need to log out completely, and may also need to clear your browser history, before you log into a different account.

Help is available!

IT Support can get your NSID issues solved. If you have trouble, please call
USask IT Support Services at  306-966-2222
Leave a message with your contact information, and specifically ask that they call you back.
If IT Support Services do not resolve your issue, please let us know. 

Once you have an NSID

 
Return to this schedule page
 Choose from the links below for the language class you want
 Click on the Register Now button
 Follow the prompts to register

Refund Policy

A $75.00 withdrawal fee is charged for withdrawing from a course 2 weeks prior to the course start date. No course refund is processed after this time. Non-attendance does not constitute notice of withdrawal.