Online and Remote Learning

Learn where and when you want.

SCS is committed to making learning as accessible as possible both locally and across the globe. We are continuously expanding our list of over 540 online learning opportunities. From languages to accounting, we offer flexible learning opportunities.

Our online courses are instructor-led and delivered through the University of Toronto’s Learning Management Engine – Quercus. Quercus uses weekly, real time modules and has tools for engagement and community building. Course preparation has built in flexibility so you can read, study, and complete assignments on your own time.

You will communicate with your instructors via discussion boards and/or email. Some online courses include live, interactive webinars. If you’re unable to attend the live webinar, you will be able to view a recording of the webinar on your own schedule.

You may also want to investigate funding opportunities available to you on our Financial Assistance page. Your path to lifelong learning is more attainable than you think!

0990 - Dutch: Level I

Course
Whether you want to learn Dutch for a professional opportunity or because of a personal connection, this Level I course is the place to start. It teaches you Dutch pronunciation and basic grammatical structures. Role-playing and other exercises help you begin to handle simple daily interactions. You'll be able to greet people, request and give information about your immediate surroundings, express simple likes and dislikes and describe where you live and people you know. Form simple sentences in Dutch about yourself and your family.Begin to grasp the complexities of Dutch pronunciation.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0991 - Dutch: Level II

Course
If you've completed 0990 - Dutch: Level I or have equivalent skills, this course will build your facility with Dutch grammar, your vocabulary and your knowledge of cultural etiquette. Role-playing and other exercises will help you feel more at ease in straightforward conversations, giving simple instructions and directions and describing people and places in a simple way. An ideal course for business travellers and tourists, lovers of language and people of Dutch heritage who want to expand or refresh their knowledge. Build your essential vocabulary. Use appropriate grammar, syntax and vocabulary in simple everyday situations. Deepen your understanding of Dutch language structures, idioms and cultural etiquette.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0992 - Dutch: Level III

Course
If you've completed 0991 - Dutch: Level II or have equivalent skills, this course will help you take part in more complex, nuanced conversations in Dutch. You'll tackle intermediate grammatical structures for more formal expression and learn useful idiomatic expressions for casual speech. Through role-playing and exercises, you'll learn how to handle short social exchanges, discuss your work and shop. Ideal for business travellers and tourists, lovers of language and people of Dutch heritage. Express simple original thoughts using an expanded vocabulary. Increase awareness of the social and cultural etiquette of Dutch.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0993 - Korean: Level I

Course
This course is designed for learners who have no prior learning experience of the Korean language. The main focus for this course is to build a strong foundation of the Korean language and culture by integrating listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.  This course aims to provide practical knowledge that learners can apply to their everyday lives.  It will help learners with the Korean alphabet and the ability to read and write simple words and sentences.  Learners will develop a basic vocabulary and learn how to apply basic grammar so they can communicate effectively in common situations.  Lastly, learners will be introduced to simple applications of the Korean language within the context of Korean culture and etiquette. Learn to write and pronounce Hangul, the ingenious Korean alphabet. Use appropriate greetings. Request and give information. Express some likes and dislikes. Give opinions and relate present events at a basic level.
Semesters:
  • Fall - 25
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

0994 - Korean: Level II

Course
This course is for you if you’ve completed an introductory course, the SCS Korean Level I or have equivalent language skills that include basic grammar and conversation. This course is designed for beginner-level learners (A1 on the CEFR grid). Develop stronger grammar, sentence structure and a deeper understanding of cultural etiquette by participating in role-playing scenes from everyday interactions and social events.  By course end, you’ll be able to give simple instructions and directions, discuss your daily activities, and describe some likes and dislikes. Write a simple paragraph describing your plan for a vacation. Understand some principle points of clear and standard conversation regarding familiar topics. Communicate about past, present and future aspects of daily life. Understand more about Korean culture and how to communicate accordingly.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1002 - Latin: Level II

Course
Latin was the first language of the Church and the law. Some of Western culture's finest poetry was written in Latin. This course will help you expand your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary that you learned in Level I. You'll strengthen your Latin reading and translation skills to better understand the original texts of some of Rome's greatest authors. Understand moderately complex Latin sentences and translate them into English. Use all Latin case forms and most verb tenses.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1005 - Arabic (Modern Standard): Level III

Course
This course builds on the skills you acquired in Levels I and II. It's for you if you are ready to increase your vocabulary and the complexity of your grammar. You'll learn how to narrate a simple story in Modern Standard Arabic and how to describe your travels, take part in financial transactions and place complex telephone calls. Transliteration is used minimally in this course: you are encouraged to read and write in Arabic. To determine if Arabic (Modern Standard) Level III is the right fit for you, please take a moment to complete our Modern Standard Arabic Entry Level Self-Assessment. Narrate simple personal stories in Modern Standard Arabic. Participate in real-life situations. Enrich your reading and writing skills.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1006 - German: Level II

Course
If you've completed 0587 - German: Level I or have the equivalent skills, this course builds on those basics. You'll learn how to express more complex and subtle thoughts using more difficult grammar and idioms. Guided by your instructor, you'll be able to participate in social events at a basic level, giving simple instructions and directions and describing people and places in a simple way. Gain deeper exposure to German culture through the language. Expand your German vocabulary. Learn more complex grammatical structures. Express simple original thoughts. Understand the social and cultural etiquette of German conversation.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

1008 - Chinese (Mandarin): Level II

Course
If you've completed Level I or have equivalent language skills, this course continues your introduction to spoken and written Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Gain confidence speaking in practical, professional and classroom settings, learn more grammar and understand more about cultural etiquette. You'll feel more comfortable with numbers, measurements, specification, quantification, modification and prices. Handle more transactions, whether in restaurants or business meetings, and learn more about Chinese culture. Understand and use correct grammar, syntax and vocabulary in more complex everyday conversation. Learn more about the components of Chinese characters and their role in the characters' pronunciation and meaning.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • IN-CLASS
  • ON-LINE
Locations:
  • St. George Campus

1016 - Italian: Level II

Course
If you've completed 0588 - Italian: Level I or have equivalent grammar and conversation skills, this course will build on that foundation. Through role-playing, simulations and other exercises you'll continue to build your essential vocabulary and your knowledge of structures, idioms and cultural etiquette. You'll be better able to take part in social events and discussions, asking and answering simple questions about immediate needs and familiar topics. You'll also develop language skills to enrich your travel or culinary studies. Understand and use appropriate grammar, syntax and vocabulary in simple everyday conversation.
Semesters:
  • Winter - 26
Delivery Methods:
  • ON-LINE

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