Languages & Communication

Discover the joy of learning a new language with Macquarie Community College. Our language courses for adults in Sydney include French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Mandarin, Italian, Indonesian, Russian and Auslan (Australian Sign Language), with options for beginners and continuing learners.

Whether you’re preparing for overseas travel, exploring a new culture, connecting with family and friends or simply looking for a rewarding new hobby, our language classes help you develop practical communication skills, build confidence and enjoy learning something new.

Choose from language courses at selected Sydney venues and online via Zoom, with evening and weekend options available for selected classes. Explore our courses below and find the right language and level for you.

Chinese Mandarin – Beginners

Learn Chinese Mandarin with our Beginners course and delve into the most widely spoken language! With over 1 billion speakers, Chinese Mandarin opens up a world of communication and cultural understan
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Chinese Mandarin – Intermediate

Continue your exploration of the worlds most widely spoken language with Chinese Mandarin – Intermediate. With over 1 billion speakers, Chinese Mandarin offers a profound connection to culture,
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French – Advanced

Welcome to French Advanced, tailored for learners who have completed our French Intermediate course, or have completed intermediate study elsewhere and have basic French conversational skills. If you
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French – Intermediate

Welcome to French Intermediate, tailored for anyone looking to build upon recent study of basic French language or those continuing from our course! In our intermediate course, you can continue buildi
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French – Beginners

Welcome to French Beginners, perfect for anyone looking to build upon basic knowledge of the French language or the skills learnt from our introduction course! In the beginners course, you can continu
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Indonesian for Beginners (Level 1)

Start speaking Bahasa Indonesia and connect with one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures! Have you always wanted to learn Indonesian but weren’t sure where to begin? This beginner‑
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Indonesian for Travel

Heading to Indonesia? Feel more confident, connected, and culturally aware with our Indonesian for Travel course. This practical, beginner‑friendly course is designed for travellers who want to use
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Introduction to Auslan 1 (Sign Language)

PLEASE NOTE: This course is offered by Deaf Connect. To enrol, please contact Deaf Connect directly on 1800 893 855. Auslan is the sign language used by the majority of the Australian deaf community.
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Introduction to Auslan 2 (Sign Language)

PLEASE NOTE: This course is offered by Deaf Connect. To enrol, please contact Deaf Connect directly on 1800 893 855. Auslan is the sign language used by the majority of the Australian deaf community.
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Introduction to Chinese Mandarin

Learn the foreign language that is the most commonly spoken in the world – Chinese Mandarin! With over a billion people speaking the language, Chinese Mandarin is China’s official dialect.
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Introduction to French

Learn French in a fun, interactive environment to prepare yourself for your next adventure! You will be immersed in the beauty of the French language, speaking exclusively in French during class to en
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Introduction to Japanese

Join us for an Introduction to Japanese where you can explore the beauty and learn the foundations of the Japanese language. In this course, no prior knowledge of the language is assumed, making it ac
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