Study English or a Foreign Language for College Credit
Language courses at STLCC are designed for students who want to build real communication skills and connect with new cultures. Start from the basics, refresh what you’ve learned before or keep advancing your fluency, all in a supportive classroom setting.
STLCC offers courses in seven languages focusing on real conversation and cultural context, helping you use what you learn in everyday life, not just memorize vocabulary. Many courses also fulfill CORE 42 Missouri Transfer (MOTR) requirements and transfer to four-year colleges.
Language learning at STLCC gives students more than just vocabulary, it opens up new ways to think, work and see the world.
Foreign Languages Currently Offered at STLCC
Learn how to read, speak and understand foreign languages with STLCC's classes for all skill levels.
Arabic
Learn the basics of Arabic, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while
exploring Arabic culture and traditions.
Find Arabic courses in catalog.
Chinese
Develop foundational skills in pronunciation, grammar and conversation, with insights
into Chinese customs and history.
Find Chinese courses in catalog.
English
Explore English courses in composition, literature, creative writing, technical and professional writing, film studies, and more. Find English courses in catalog.
French
Build vocabulary and conversational skills in French while learning about Francophone cultures around the world. Find French courses in catalog.
German
Practice speaking, reading, and writing in German, and explore the cultural contexts of the German-speaking world. Find German courses in catalog.
Japanese
Gain essential skills in reading, writing and speaking Japanese, while examining aspects of Japanese life and society. Find Japanese courses in catalog.
Spanish
Enhance your Spanish language proficiency through grammar, conversation and cultural studies from across the Spanish-speaking world. Find Spanish courses in catalog.
Plan Your Route
Our student success advisors and recruiters will help make a plan for success. They’ll guide you through picking your school, classes and create a schedule to help you stay on the path to finishing. Plus, they’ll talk about career goals so you can hit the ground running and land the perfect job.
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Language Classes for Personal Enrichment
Continuing Education language classes are open to everyone, no admission required. Learn a new language or sharpen your skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. Classes focus on real-world conversation, cultural insights and personal growth at your own pace.
