There are many language learning apps out there, but MOOCs can do one thing that these apps aren’t doing or can’t do — Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) can teach you about the culture of the parent country.

To get a sense of what I’m talking about, take a look at the intro video for edX’s Mandarin Chinese for Business course.

You can learn Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and other languages from these free university online courses. Class Central has created a collection of 100+ such MOOCs that teach over 7 different languages.

We particularly recommend FutureLearn’s Introduction to Dutch and edX’s Tsinghua Chinese: Start Talking with 1.3 Billion People. Both these courses are highly rated and are part of Class Central’s The Best Online Courses of All-Time list.

And if you want to learn English, you can find plenty of resources and courses on How to Learn English Online.

Click on a language below to see all MOOCs that teach that particular language.

Chinese

Tsinghua Chinese: Start Talking with 1.3 Billion People

Tsinghua University via edX

This introductory Chinese language course will emphasize basic language skills for everyday life in Mandarin speaking countries.

★★★★★ (67 ratings)

Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

At the end of the 5-week course, the learners will reach the following proficiency: 150 words, 20 language points, handling 5 real-life situations This is a beginners’ course, therefore no prerequisite is required.

★★★★★ (1 rating)

Intermediate Chinese Grammar 中级汉语语法

Peking University via edX

这门课将帮助学习者关注和理解汉语的语法特点，解决汉语学习中的语法难点，提高准确、恰当地运用语法知识进行说、读、写、译的能力。Learn Chinese grammatical concepts to improve your Chinese language skills in speaking, reading, writing and translating.

★★★★★ (1 rating)

More Chinese for Beginners

Peking University via Coursera

This is an advanced course for Chinese for beginners. Learners will expand vocabularies about personal information, daily life, food and drink, healthy, and expressions about greeting, suggestion, agreement, comparison, complaint, prohibition, experience, plan, recommendation, etc.

★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Chinese for HSK 1

Peking University via Coursera

In short, the course covers the four skills although only listening and reading are tested in HSK. At the end of the course, you will be able to understand and use simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further your Chinese language studies.

★★★★☆ (1 rating)

Translation in Practice

Nanjing University via Coursera

This course offers you basic but valuable techniques used by a good translator in the translation between English and Chinese.

★★★☆☆ (1 rating)

Chinese for Beginners

Peking University via Coursera

This is an ABC Chinese course for beginners, including introduction of phonetics and daily expressions. After taking this class, learners can have a basic understanding of Chinese Mandarin and make basic conversations of daily living such as exchanging personal information, talking about daily arrangements and food, asking about price, introducing the city and the weather, telling your hobbies etc.

★★★★☆ (21 ratings)

Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字

Peking University via Coursera

This is an elementary course on learning Chinese characters. Together, we will start from the basic element of Chinese characters– Strokes. Then we will learn 1,200 basic Chinese words composed of 240 commonly used Chinese characters, which begin with “一”(one), including pronunciation, shape and meaning, so that to improve the learning effect.

★★★☆☆ (3 ratings)

Mandarin Chinese Level 1

MandarinX via edX

Mandarin Chinese is rapidly becoming one of the top languages to learn, especially for business. Learn basic language skills for business scenarios in Mandarin-speaking countries.

★★★☆☆ (10 ratings)

Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 3

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

“Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Intermediate Learners” is the third course of the MOOC specialization “Learn Intermediate Mandarin Chinese” created by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 2

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

“Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Intermediate Learners” is the second course of the MOOC specialization “Learn Intermediate Mandarin Chinese” created by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

“Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project for Intermediate Learners” is the fourth and final course of the MOOC specialization “Learn Intermediate Mandarin Chinese” created by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Fundamentals of the Chinese character writing (Part 1)

Saint Petersburg State University via Coursera

The course gives a concise survey of the Chinese character-writing tradition. You’ll master the fundamentals of the Chinese writing aesthetics; learn about the main phases of the characters’ evolution and about the great calligraphers of the past.

Chinese for HSK 2

Peking University via Coursera

This course is called “Chinese for HSK Level 2”, which is also the second step towards HSK Level 6. At the end of the 6 weeks, you will be able to express your views towards some simple and common daily life topics.

Chinese for HSK 3 PART I

Peking University via Coursera

Chinese for HSK 3 is a 10-week course. It consists of two parts: Part I, which is a 6-week program, covers vocabulary and grammar delivered mainly through dialogues and passages; Part II takes 4 weeks to complete and the foci are exercises and testing strategies.

Chinese for HSK 4

Peking University via Coursera

Chinese for HSK 4 is a 10-week course. It consists of two parts: Part I, which is a 6-week program, covers vocabulary and grammar delivered mainly through dialogues and passages; Part II takes 4 weeks to complete and the foci are exercises and testing strategies.

Chinese for HSK 5

Peking University via Coursera

The HSK Level 5 course is a course that improves learners’ Chinese level through HSK Level 5 learning and then achieve good results in the HKS Level 5 exam.

Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

“Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Intermediate Learners” is the first course of the MOOC specialization “Learn Intermediate Mandarin Chinese” created by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

是誰在說話 — 可愛的臺灣。（Intermediate Chinese）

National Taiwan University via Coursera

This course uses four scenic locations in Taiwan as the main topics. Besides emphasis on teaching vocabulary, grammar, and text comprehension, each lesson’s text will feature a non-human protagonist, retelling the past and present of each location. Starting from the north and heading south, each lesson combines the historical, cultural, and modern faces of these landmarks.

Chinese for HSK 6

Peking University via Coursera

The HSK Level 6 course aims to improve learners’ Chinese proficiency by learning HSK Level 6 related content, and to help learners get good grades in the HSK Level 6 exam.

Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 （上）

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

The MOOC presents lively, authentic, and up-to-date dialogues for daily conversations and business communications. The contents integrate trendy technologies with real-life situations that can be applied to everyday lives, language classrooms, and working places.

Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

Peking University via Coursera

The HSK (Level 3) test is made up of listening comprehension, reading comprehension and writing sections and contains a total of 80 items. The test will last for 90 minutes in total (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).

Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for beginners is a beginner’s course of Mandarin Chinese in continuation of Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for beginners. It uses lectures, short plays, interactive exercises and cultural tips to help learners build a fundamental capability of oral Chinese in real-life situations.

Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

In this course, learners are required to complete a few tasks of using Chinese languages in simulated real-life situations. Some guidance on taking and passing HSK (Chinese proficiency test) will also be provided.

Китайский для начинающих (Chinese for beginners)

Saint Petersburg State University via Coursera

The course is designed for individuals learning Chinese from scratch. For 10 lessons based on the methodology of teaching Chinese language at St. Petersburg State University, students will be able to master the basic vocabulary and grammar of the Chinese language at level A1 according to the international classification of foreign language proficiency.

Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for beginners is a beginner’s course of Mandarin Chinese in continuation of Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners. It uses lectures, short plays, interactive exercises and cultural tips to help learners build a fundamental capability of oral Chinese in real-life situations.

Fundamentals of the Chinese character writing. Part 2

Saint Petersburg State University via Coursera

The course gives a concise survey of the Chinese character-writing tradition. You’ll master the fundamentals of the Chinese writing aesthetics; maintain the main techniques, gain more knowledge about writing tools and materials.

Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

Peking University via Coursera

This is an elementary course on learning Chinese characters. Together, we will continue to learn another 240 Chinese characters in this course. And we will learn about another 1,200 basic Chinese words composed of 240 commonly used Chinese characters, which begin with “耳”(ear), including pronunciation, shape and meaning, so that to improve the learning effect.

Learning Chinese : Start From Scratch (零到一學中文)

National Taiwan University via Coursera

This course’s main objective is to study practical conversation. By watching videos showing various kinds of situations, learners will recognize and understand vocabulary, pair everyday words together with grammar to form short phrases, and learn the correct way to express words used in day-to-day life.

Mandarin Chinese for Business

MandarinX via edX

Learn common Mandarin Chinese business phrases and understand Chinese culture so you can communicate professionally in the largest market in the world

Mandarin Chinese Level 3

MandarinX via edX

Advance your Mandarin Chinese by tackling different topics in dynamic business scenarios with extensive vocabulary and compound sentence structures.

Mandarin Chinese Essentials

MandarinX via edX

This course is your first crucial step to learning Mandarin Chinese. Learn essential skills for communicating in Chineseincluding tones, pinyin, grammar, characters, and basic structures all within the context of a business environment.

Mandarin Communication

MandarinX via edX

This certificate program is an in-depth introduction to the Chinese language. In Essentials in Chinese, learners will be introduced to Mandarin Chinese in 5 parts.

Learn Mandarin Chinese

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

Come and learn the language which is spoken by more than 1 billion people and is getting more and more learners. This may enable you to know and do business with people from one of the world’s biggest economies. This specialization may also help you to pass HSK (the only official proficiency test of Chinese language) level 1 or 2.

Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate

Shanghai Jiao Tong University via Coursera

If you have fundamental proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, join us now to practice and improve your skill of the language spoken by more than 1 billion people. This may enable you to know and do business with people from one of the world’s biggest economies. This specialization may also help you to pass HSK 3 test.

Learn Chinese: HSK Test Preparation

Peking University via Coursera

This specialization consists of three elementary language courses, aims to improve your Chinese language skills effectively and systematically. This specialization introduces everyday language and includes activities to practice all four language skill: conversation, comprehension, reading and writing.

Introduction to Chinese: Conversation

Shanghai International Studies University via FutureLearn

Learn how to hold a basic conversation in Chinese Mandarin and master around 150 Chinese words with this online language course.

Introduction to Chinese: Pronunciation and Tone

Shanghai International Studies University via FutureLearn

Learn how to master the correct pronunciation and tone of the Mandarin language and improve your Chinese speaking skills.

Introduction to Chinese: Grammar

Shanghai International Studies University via FutureLearn

Improve your confidence reading and writing the Chinese language by learning how to use basic grammar in your sentences.

Spanish

Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further

Universitat Politècnica de València via edX

Beginners course for learners of Spanish that focuses not only on language, but also on cultural aspects, specifically designed for English speakers.

★★★★★ (59 ratings)

Basic Spanish 3: Getting there

Universitat Politècnica de València via edX

Beginners course for learners of Spanish that focuses not only on language but also on cultural aspects, specifically designed for English speakers.

★★★★★ (12 ratings)

Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started

Universitat Politècnica de València via edX

Learn Spanish and explore Spanish culture in this introductory language course, designed for English speakers.

★★★★☆ (102 ratings)

Spanish for Beginners 2: People and Places

The Open University via FutureLearn

Learn how to describe people and what they wear, and talk about your family and home in the second Spanish for Beginners course.

★★★★★ (1 rating)

Spanish for Beginners 1: Meeting and Greeting

The Open University via FutureLearn

Learn how to greet people, and talk about where you live and what you do in the first of six Spanish for Beginners courses.

★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Spanish Language

Modern States via Independent

This Spanish Language course reviews materials typically learned during the first and second year of college study. Our goal is to prepare you to pass the College Board’s CLEP examination and obtain college credit for free.

★★★★☆ (1 rating)

Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

University of California, Davis via Coursera

¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and expressions. You will be able to talk about yourself, your family and friends in the present tense, and begin to explore the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world through a series of videos and interactive activities, including speaking, reading and writing exercises. The adventure begins here, so ¡vámanos!

★★★☆☆ (1 rating)

Spanish for Beginners

Universidad a Distancia de Madrid via iversity

E.L.E. Course Spanish in Context Level A1.1:This is a dynamic, fun, interactive and practical course aimed at obtaining a communicative competence which allows the correct linguistic interaction required in different communicative situations.

★★★☆☆ (6 ratings)

AP® Spanish Language and Culture

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School via edX

Perfect your Spanish speaking and writing skills while learning about the cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world to prepare for the AP* Spanish Language and Culture exam.

★★☆☆☆ (2 ratings)

Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

Rice University via Coursera

This course is structured in four modules, each one revolving on a topic related to the physician-patient interaction. Each module contains four lessons; on grammar, vocabulary, the dynamics of the spoken interaction, and aspects of sociocultural relevance.

Spanish Vocabulary Project

University of California, Davis via Coursera

In this course, we’ll imagine that you are applying for an all-expenses-paid, educational trip to a Spanish-speaking nation of your choice. You’ll introduce yourself to a host family that you’ll be staying with, research the rich culture and history of the place you intend to visit and compare it with your own country, and plan out an itinerary of places you plan to see, and things you plan to do and experience while visiting.

Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events

University of California, Davis via Coursera

¡Hola! This fourth course will introduce new vocabularies in the areas of dining, fashion, professions and careers and will bring you ever closer to the 500 word threshold for beginning Spanish.

Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

University of California, Davis via Coursera

¡Bienvenidos! This second course in the specialization will build on the basic vocabulary you learned in the first course, and you will begin to build the skills necessary to express your likes and dislikes orally and in writing.

Spanish Vocabulary: Sports, Travel, and the Home

University of California, Davis via Coursera

Ready for the big game? Building on the vocabulary and skills that you have already mastered, this third course of the specialization will introduce new vocabulary that will prepare you to discuss sports, pastimes and politics — important cultural elements of the Spanish-speaking world. You’ll also add new vocabulary relating to travel and living arrangements. This course also introduces the progressive tense and past tense and you will add to your vocabulary of helping verbs.

Spanish for beginners: Learn in paradise

The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana via edX

Explore Colombian culture as you learn Spanish on a very basic level, learning the most common survival Spanish travel phrases while you follow the story of an American girl arriving in the city of Cali, Colombia.

Spanish for Beginners

The Open University via FutureLearn

Learn Spanish online and discover the Spanish-speaking world with six free online Spanish courses, created by The Open University.

Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

University of California, Davis via Coursera

This specialization is designed for the beginner who may have no experience with learning a second language but who wants to be able to read, write and speak Spanish for personal, travel or business use, or who just wants to learn a second language and build cultural awareness.

AP® Spanish Language and Culture

Boston University via edX

An interactive Spanish MOOC to prepare students for the AP language and culture exam. Come practice your Spanish with us!

Spanish Vocabulary: Discussing Sports and Politics

University of California, Davis via Coursera

Ready for the big game? Building on the vocabulary and skills that you have already mastered, this third course of the specialization will introduce new vocabulary that will prepare you to discuss sports, pastimes and politics — important cultural elements of the Spanish-speaking world. You’ll also add new vocabulary relating to travel and living arrangements. This course also introduces the progressive tense and past tense and you will add to your vocabulary of helping verbs.

Spanish for Beginners 3: My Life

The Open University via FutureLearn

Learn to talk about daily life, what you do during the day and when things happen in the third Spanish for Beginners course.

Spanish for Beginners 4: Leisure Time

The Open University via FutureLearn

Learn how to talk about your hobbies and free time, and your likes and dislikes in the fourth Spanish for Beginners course.

Spanish for Beginners 5: Getting Things Done

The Open University via FutureLearn

Learn how to make phone calls, book accommodation, shop for food and get things done in the fifth Spanish for Beginners course.

Spanish for Beginners 6: Out and About

The Open University via FutureLearn

Learn how to ask for directions, shop for clothes, and order food and drinks in the sixth Spanish for Beginners course.

Italian

L’Italiano nel mondo

University of Naples Federico II via edX

Impara a ragionare sulla competenza linguistica e sul modo in cui utilizzi la lingua italiana

★★★★★ (23 ratings)

Dialetti in Italia

University of Naples Federico II via edX

Muovi i primi passi nella complessità della realtà linguistica italiana, in cui, accanto all’italiano, sono parlati numerosi dialetti. Nati direttamente dal latino, sono di ampia diffusione nella vita quotidiana, nella letteratura e nel cinema italiano.

★★★★★ (6 ratings)

Italian for Beginners 1: Meeting, Greeting and Eating

The Open University via FutureLearn

Learn how to order food and drink, greet people, and introduce yourself, in this first Italian for Beginners course.

★★★★★ (1 rating)

Italian for Beginners 2: My Friends and Family

The Open University via FutureLearn

Learn how to introduce people, exchange information about them and talk about your family.

★★★★★ (1 rating)

Italian for Beginners 4: Likes And Dislikes

The Open University via FutureLearn

In the fourth Italian for Beginners course, learn to talk about your likes, dislikes and preferences.

★★★★★ (1 rating)

Benvenuti in Italia! Orientarsi con l’italiano

Politecnico di Milano via Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE

This course, stemming from the European project e-LOCAL (Electronically Learning Other Cultures And Languages), will guide you into the discovery of Italian language and culture. The main characters of the course are Anna and Alex. They are two Erasmus students who arrive in Bologna. Anna and Alex are welcomed in their university town by Lorenzo and Lucia and are helped in their learning process by Elena and Giovanni. You will follow Anna and Alex in their adventures and discover the Italian language and culture with them.

★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Italian Language and Culture: Beginner (2019-2020)

Wellesley College via edX

Learn the basics of the Italian language and culture through videos, podcasts, interviews, and much more.

★★★★☆ (3 ratings)

Italian for Beginners 5: Time To Travel

The Open University via FutureLearn

In the fifth Italian for Beginners course, learn to ask for information on trains and buy train tickets.

★★★★☆ (1 rating)

Italian Language and Culture: Intermediate (2019-2020)

Wellesley College via edX

Improve your Italian language skills and expand your vocabulary while you learn about Italian art, literature and contemporary society.

Italian Language and Culture: Advanced (2019-2020)

Wellesley College via edX

Enhance your knowledge of the Italian language and learn about Italy’s culture and history including theater, opera and the poet Dante.

AP® Italian Language and Culture (2019-2020)

Wellesley College via edX

Improve your language skills and expand your knowledge of contemporary Italian culture as you prepare for success in the AP® Italian exam!

Italian for Beginners

The Open University via FutureLearn

This program of six free online Italian courses, created by The Open University, will help you develop your skills in Italian at a basic level, and introduce you to Italy and its language and culture.

Benvenuti in Italia! Orientarsi con l’italiano – Part 2

Politecnico di Milano via Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE

This beginner’s course, stemming from the European project e-LOCAL (Electronically Learning Other Cultures And Languages), will guide you into the discovery of Italian language and culture. The main characters of the course are Anna and Alex.

Italian for Beginners 3: My Daily Life

The Open University via FutureLearn

In the third Italian for Beginners course, learn how to talk about your daily life and your leisure activities.

Italian for Beginners 6: Out And About

The Open University via FutureLearn

In this sixth Italian for Beginners course, learn to book holiday accommodation and order a meal.

Japanese

Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part1

Waseda University via edX

Learn basic Japanese expressions to survive in Japanese.

Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part2

Waseda University via edX

Learn how to acquire essential information, as well as how to convey information to others.

Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part3

Waseda University via edX

Learn important words and phrases for building relationships with other people.

Japanese Pronunciation for Communication

Waseda University via edX

Practice pronunciation and improve your spoken Japanese in context.

Japanese Culture and Language (I) |日语与日本文化（1）

Tsinghua University via edX

Do you have interests in the Japanese life styles and their national cultures? Do you have the ambition to grasp some basic Japanese quickly? Then this is the course for you.

Japanese Culture and Language (II) |日语与日本文化（2）

Tsinghua University via edX

Do you have interests in the Japanese life styles and their national cultures? Do you have the ambition to grasp some basic Japanese quickly? Then this is the course for you.

Steps in Japanese for Beginners

Waseda University via edX

This program is designed for a Japanese beginner to learn how to express basic ideas in Japanese, by using simple vocabulary and sentence patterns commonly used in college life.

Steps in Japanese for Beginners2 Part3

Waseda University via edX

Learn how to explain a troubling situation, and how to ask for assistance from people.

Russian

Русский как иностранный: B1+. Часть 2. Russian as a foreign language. B1+. Part 2.

Saint Petersburg State University via Coursera

The goal of this course is to summarize in a comprehensive way the knowledge and communicative skills of Russian as a Foreign Language in the framework of level B1. This course has a cross-cultural context, it introduces the listener to the Russian lifestyle and way of thinking.

Я говорю по-русски/ I speak Russian

Tomsk State University via Coursera

Есть мнение, что русский язык – не просто один из самых распространенных языков в мире, но и один из самых сложных для изучения. В нашем курсе мы покажем, что знакомство с русским языком может быть увлекательным и даже забавным.

Русский как иностранный: B1+. Russian as a foreign language: B1+

Saint Petersburg State University via Coursera

The goal of this course is to summarize in a comprehensive way the knowledge and communicative skills of Russian as a Foreign Language in the framework of level B1. This course has a cross-cultural context, it introduces the listener to the Russian lifestyle and way of thinking.

Russian for beginners 1. Русский язык: A1

Saint Petersburg State University via Coursera

Russian is considered to be one of the world’s most difficult languages. This course is aimed at helping those who are interested in understanding the basics of Russian language. Every unit of the course consists of several parts explaining vocabulary, phonetics (pronunciation), grammar, and provides examples of simple dialogues in Russian.

Basics of Russian-Part 1

IGNOU via Swayam

This program is designed for a Japanese beginner to learn how to express basic ideas in Japanese, by using simple vocabulary and sentence patterns commonly used in college life.

Basics of Russian-Part 1, Basics of Russian: Communication Skills-II

IGNOU via Swayam

Indirect method of Teaching has been used for this course. For MOOC’s, indirect instruction seems appropriate since it seeks a high level of student involvement in observing, investigating, drawing inferences from data, or forming hypotheses.

Proficiency Course in Russian

CEC via Swayam

As Russian language is different from other European languages in the script, morphology, syntactic structures etc., the course is designed in such a way that the learner is at ease with the learning process. The various concepts have been explained in detail with sufficient examples.

German

German Language

American University via Independent

It reviews the fundamentals taught in two to three semesters of German language at college.

German-I

Indian Institute of Technology Madras via Swayam

German I is meant to be an introduction to the German language and a basic orientation towards Germany (and to some extent Austria and Switzerland).Learning to understand and articulate oneself in day to day real life situations, and to begin to make sense of Germany as a cultural space are the overall objectives of the course. Serious learners should be able to grasp the basic sentence structure and build a goodfoundational vocabulary through this course.

German-II

Indian Institute of Technology Madras via Swayam

German II builds upon German I to help the learner acquire the A level of competence(A1+A2) as per the European Common Language Framework. It is meant to broaden and deepen the learner’s understanding of German grammatical structures, further enrich her vocabulary to cover all aspects of daily living, and to develop a basic understanding of the German cultural space.

German at Work Intermediate 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

The Open University via FutureLearn

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.

German at Work Post-Beginners 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

The Open University via FutureLearn

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.

German at Work Post-Beginners 2: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

The Open University via FutureLearn

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.

German at Work Intermediate 2: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

The Open University via FutureLearn

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.

Norwegian

Introduction to Norwegian

University of Oslo via FutureLearn

Start learning Norwegian today. Learn to speak, write and understand basic Norwegian with this four-week course.

★★★★☆ (5 ratings)

Norwegian for Beginners 2

Norwegian University of Science and Technology via FutureLearn

Continue to improve your understanding of the Norwegian language and Norwegian culture.

Norwegian for Beginners 3

Norwegian University of Science and Technology via FutureLearn

Continue building your understanding of the Norwegian language and culture with the third online course for beginners from NTNU.

Norwegian for Beginners 1

Norwegian University of Science and Technology via FutureLearn

Master the basics of the Norwegian language. Gain confidence in speaking and understanding common phrases.

Introduction to Norwegian 2

University of Oslo via FutureLearn

Learn to write, speak, and understand intermediate Norwegian with this fun and engaging four-week course.

Korean

Learn to Speak Korean 1

Yonsei University via Coursera

This course is for beginner students who are familiar with the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. Through this course students will learn the skills essential for daily interactions with Koreans while living in Korea.

★★★★☆ (5 ratings)

First Step Korean

Yonsei University via Coursera

This is an elementary-level Korean language course, and covers 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The main topics include basic expressions used in everyday life, such as greetings, introducing yourself, talking about your family and a daily life and so on. Each lesson covers dialogues, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, quizzes and role-plays.

★★★★☆ (11 ratings)

Introduction to Korean

Hanyang University via FutureLearn

Get an introduction to the language and culture of Korea, with this online Korean course from Hanyang University in Seoul.

★★★★☆ (2 ratings)

The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

Sungkyunkwan University via FutureLearn

Discover the basics of Hanguel, the official alphabet and writing system of Korea dating back to the fifteenth-century.

Introduction to Korean 2

Hanyang University via FutureLearn

Develop your understanding of the Korean language and explore Korean culture.

French

Study in France: French Intermediate course B1-B2

École Polytechnique via Coursera

This French course of intermediate level B1 / B2, complies with the requirements of the European Framework of Reference for Languages, is part of the dual device “training with digital” and “language and interculturality” implemented by the University Paris Saclay. It is aimed at all students wishing to continue their higher education in France.

★★★★★ ( 4 ratings )

French Language

Modern States via Independent

It reviews the fundamentals taught in two to three semesters of French language at college

On-Ramp to AP® French Language and Culture

Weston High School via edX

A three week class to boost your confidence before starting your AP® French Language and Culture class.

Other Languages

Introduction to Dutch

University of Groningen via FutureLearn

Learn to speak, write and understand basic Dutch, with this free, three-week, introductory foreign language course.

★★★★★ (142 ratings)

Introduction to Frisian

University of Groningen via FutureLearn

Learn to speak, write and understand the second official language of the Netherlands with this free introductory language course.

★★★★★ (19 ratings)

Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro

Universidade Estadual de Campinas via Coursera

Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro is a five-week long online self-access course whose aim is to expand intercultural awareness and develop upper intermediate/advanced reading and listening comprehension skills regarding Brazilian Portuguese as a foreign language.

★★★★☆ (3 ratings)

Islamic Calligraphy: an Introduction to the Art of Handwriting

University of Malaya via FutureLearn

Understand the basics of Islamic and Arabic calligraphy and develop your calligraphy skills.

★★★★★ (1 rating)