World Languages
Wake Tech offers a variety of world languages, with levels from beginner to advanced. Friendly teachers, small class sizes and online learning options make getting started easier than ever.
Classes are available for the following languages:
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- German
- Chinese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Arabic
Looking for a private class for your group? We can tailor our courses to meet the unique needs of your business, church, civic or social group.
For more information, email [email protected].
Course details and registration information
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Essential Spanish 1FLI-3717AU21 available classes Start learning Spanish - grammar, vocabulary, and culture - in this fun and engaging course, the first in a comprehensive five-part series. No previous Spanish instruction needed! You'll learn expressions for getting acquainted with others in social situations, and talking a... |
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Essential Spanish IntensiveFLI-3701D21 available classes This year-long, intensive course is for the serious student who is motivated to become fluent in Spanish. It combines all five levels of the popular Essential Spanish series into a twice-weekly class and includes opportunities for practice and interaction with the instructor... |
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Speed SpanishEDU-3001FE1 available classes Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish. This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You will learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you will be a... |
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Beginning Conversational SpanishFLI-3717Q2 Designed for students with some prior knowledge of Spanish, this course will help you develop conversational and reading strategies. The course includes group readings, discussions, dialogues, oral presentations, and role playing. Emphasis is on practical, everyday language,... |
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Essential Spanish 2FLI-3717AT2 This course, the second in a comprehensive, five-part series, provides a strong foundation in Spanish grammar and vocabulary. You'll build confidence for engaging in spoken and written Spanish. The course requires completion of homework assignments, participation in class, a... |
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Essential Spanish 3FLI-3717AX2 This is the third part of a five-part, comprehensive series for serious students, ready to make a commitment to study over four semesters. The series establishes a foundation for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, with emphasis on pronunciation, parts of... |
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Essential Spanish 4FLI-3717AW2 This is the fourth part of a five-part, comprehensive series for serious students. The series establishes a foundation for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, with emphasis on pronunciation, parts of speech, communicative phrases, culture, and skills for l... |
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Essential Spanish 5FLI-3717AV2 This is the final part of a five-part, comprehensive series for serious students. The series establishes a foundation for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, with emphasis on pronunciation, parts of speech, communicative phrases, culture, and skills for la... |
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Intermediate Conversational Spanish IFLI-3717AS2 If you have taken courses in Spanish and want to continue your study, this class is for you. Focus on listening and speaking skills within themed units. Participate actively in class. Grammar and vocabulary review are also included, but class time focuses on productive commu... |
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Intermediate Conversational Spanish IIFLI-3717AY2 Ready for the next steps in Spanish conversation? For students who have had experience with Spanish conversation in classroom or social settings, this course will help take you to the next level. Improve your listening and speaking ability and acquire the vocabulary and gram... |
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Spanish for ConstructionFLI-3701E2 Acquire the Spanish language skills you need for communicating on a construction job site. Lessons include practical, non-academic methods that are ideal for construction supervisors and their employees. Participants will practice speaking and listening to Spanish commands,... |
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Spanish for Construction Part 2SEF-3001OL2 Continue working on the Spanish you need for communicating clearly and appropriately on the construction site. In the second course in this two-part series, you’ll learn practical language that can be used immediately. The course also includes important cultural information... |
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Spanish for Medical ProfessionalsFLI-3717WE What do you do if a patient needs your help, but you can't understand them? What if you encounter worried family members, but aren't able to reassure them that everything will be fine? Those in the medical field can easily find themselves in such situations, and you want to... |
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Spanish for Social ServicesSEF-3001AP This self-paced, online course is designed for social workers, counselors, non-profit staff, ministers, and anyone working with Spanish-speakers in an outreach capacity. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, you’ll learn how to talk about job titles,... |
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Spanish Immersion Spanish Movie NightCSP-4000AO2 Attention movie lovers! This immersion course is an excellent way to learn and practice Spanish conversation and comprehension skills. In each class you will view a Spanish film with English subtitles, then discuss it in Spanish. The course is designed for students with an a... |
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Spanish Intermediate Part 1FLI-3717T3 This is the first course in a three-part series for intermediate students. You’ll further your Spanish language skills through writing, reading, having conversations, and giving presentations. Homework and class participation are included to reinforce language skills. |
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Spanish Intermediate Part 2FLI-3717U3 This course is the second intermediate-level course in the series. The course will further students’ Spanish language skills through writing, reading, presentations, and in-class conversations. Homework and class participation are keys to the building and reinforcement of l... |
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Spanish Intermediate Part 3FLI-3717V3 This is the third course in a three-part series for intermediate students. This course will further your Spanish language skills through writing, reading, having conversations, and giving presentations. Homework and class participation are included to reinforce language skil... |
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Spanish Language and Culture in TV and FilmFLI-3717AZ2 Watching television programs and movies in Spanish is an excellent way to learn grammar and the subtleties of language that are often missing in traditional textbook-based courses. Whether you’re learning Spanish for business, travel, or personal enrichment, this course will... |
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Spanish Literature and Film Part ISEF-3001GR2 Reading Spanish literature and watching films can be fun! This is the first course in a series for advanced Spanish students. Each lesson contains a thematically linked full-length or short film and three to four carefully chosen reading passages from well-known literary aut... |
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Beginning Conversational Spanish IIFLI-3717P2 Develop additional conversational and reading strategies through group discussions, dialogues, oral presentations, and role playing. Emphasis is on practical language, idiomatic expressions and cultural context. The focus of this course is exploring content from the second h... |
Frequently asked questions
Isn’t it really hard for adults to learn another language?
Yes and no. Language learning requires quite a bit of time and effort. The busy lives of most adults don't allow much extra time to memorize, study and practice another language. However, the self-discipline and life experience of adult learners contribute to successful language learning. Studies show that learning another language is great exercise for our brains and can result in increased cognitive function. It’s never too late to learn another language.
Can I learn a language on my own with my phone app?
Phone apps can be great supports for learning language, especially when it comes to grammar and vocabulary. However, if we want to develop communicative competence, we need to practice speaking and listening with real people.
Is it possible to become fluent within a few months?
Most people require quite a lot of time and effort to acquire another language. The old adage "use it or lose it" was never more true than with language acquisition. Regardless of age or stage, second languages require lots of practice. The more time a person is able to devote to reading, writing, speaking and listening, the faster he or she will acquire a second language. On average, an adult learner needs approximately 18 to 24 months to acquire basic spoken fluency.
Is there a placement test for any of the languages offered?
We do not currently have a placement test available for any of our languages. If you’re not sure which level to take, we can send you a list of topics covered in each level to help you decide which class is right for you.
Will these classes transfer for high school or college credit?
The classes are all non-credit and will not count for transfer credit.
Can my child take one of the language classes?
Students must be at least 16 years old on the first day of class. Students under 18 must register in person.
How often are classes offered?
Classes begin throughout the year and do not necessarily follow a semester schedule.
The class I would like to take isn’t offered right now. Can I add my name to a notification list?
Yes. If the class you would like to take is not available, click the "Notify me when offered" button to register your email address. You will be notified as soon as a section of that class becomes available.
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