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The Rice University Foreign Language Program reflects the diversity of Houston and draws from both a local and an international audience. Many students enroll to get an edge in their business and professional lives. Others join classes because they have a passion for travel and exploring a new culture.
Spanish
In-Person | Rice Campus
Want to have a great Spanish conversation? Learn the language of Don Quijote and Sancho Panza. Join a Spanish class in the Rice Foreign Language Program.
French
In-Person | Rice Campus
Paris or Provence? Learn French in the Rice Foreign Language Program and be ready for your trip to France.
Italian
In-Person | Rice Campus
Visiting Rome or Tuscany or heading to Venice for Carnevale? Sign up for an Italian class in the Rice Foreign Language Program.
Portuguese
In-Person | Rice Campus
Planning a trip to Brazil for Carnival? Or are you interested in the Brazilian culture and Portuguese language? Join a conversational Portuguese class in the Rice Foreign Language Program.
Arabic
In-Person | Rice Campus
Enhance your business or travel experience in the Middle East. Enjoy the hospitality and the Arabic coffee and culture while speaking the language. Learn conversational Arabic in the Rice Foreign Language Program.
Russian
In-Person | Rice Campus
Is Moscow or St. Petersburg the next stop on your travel itinerary? Or is learning Russian for your job just good business? Join a Russian class in the Rice Foreign Language Program and learn about Russian language and culture.
Japanese
In-Person | Rice Campus
Need Japanese for business or for your next trip to Tokyo or Osaka? Learn the Japanese language and explore Japan’s culture in the Rice Foreign Language Program.
Mandarin Chinese
In-Person | Rice Campus
Sightseeing at the Great Wall, visiting the Terracotta Warriors or traveling to Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong on business? Study Chinese language and culture before your trip. Join a Mandarin Chinese class in the Rice Foreign Language Program.
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