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The Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) announced on Thursday (25) the opening of new positions in free online courses in English and Spanish for the first semester of 2021.
There are various positions available at UFPE in free academic/professional English courses (Fundamentals 1, Fundamentals 2, intermediate, advanced, preparatory for Toefl and instrumental for master’s and doctoral); French (beginner); Italian (beginner) and Spanish (beginner). According to UFPE, the free courses in English and others will take place from March to July of this year.
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Enrollment in the free English courses, among others, must be done at the courses and events portal of the Support Foundation for Development of UFPE (Fade-UFPE). For the basic level classes, registrations for the free courses go until March 3rd. The English courses at Fundamentals 2, intermediate and advanced levels require prior proof that the student is eligible to enroll in that class. Therefore, it is necessary to send documents before the enrollment is finalized.
Class Schedule and More Information About the Free English Courses at UFPE
Schedule of Online English Courses
Beginner/Elementary Level
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- English 101, with classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, or on Saturdays
Basic Communication Level
- English 201, with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or Fridays
Intermediate Level
- Intermediate Speaking and Writing, with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Special Course
- Instrumental English for Master’s and Doctorate, with classes on Mondays and Wednesdays
Schedule of Free Online Language Courses
Beginner French
- French 101, with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Beginner Spanish/Instrumental Spanish for Master’s and Doctorate
- Spanish 101, with classes still to be determined
Beginner Italian
- Italian 101, with classes still to be determined
Placement Tests
The Placement Test consists of two parts: Written and Oral Exam. The candidate may be exempt from the exam if they can prove their level with a declaration/certificate issued within the last 24 months. In that case, they must upload the documents at the placement scheduling link.
The tests will take place from 08 to 11/02, in the evening (timing and links will be sent).
To schedule the placement access this link from 01/02 to 06/02. The result will be available on 12/02 starting at 4 PM.
