UFJF Opens 280 Slots in Free Language Courses Through the Extension Program ‘Good Neighbor Languages’

 The Free Courses at UFJF Will Have 8 Languages, They Are: English, French, Spanish, Libras, Italian, Latin, Classical Greek, and Portuguese 

Through the Pro-Rectory of Extension, in partnership with the Faculty of Letters, the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) has opened registrations for free language courses. The extension program “Good Neighborhood Languages” aims to provide residents of the city with the opportunity to learn several languages for free. 

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UFJF is offering 280 slots for the free courses of the program, distributed among English, French, Spanish, Italian, Latin, Greek, Portuguese, and Libras. The free language courses at UFJF will last three academic semesters, with a total workload of 60 hours per semester. The in-person classes are set to start on April 25. 

Check the Days and Times of UFJF’s Free Language Courses:

• English Language: from 7 PM to 9 PM, on Tuesdays and Thursdays;  
• Spanish Language: from 7 PM to 9 PM, on Wednesdays and Fridays;  
• French Language: from 7 PM to 9 PM, on Mondays and Wednesdays;  
• Classical Greek: from 7 PM to 9 PM, on Tuesdays and Thursdays;  
• Portuguese as a Host Language: from 7 PM to 9 PM, on Tuesdays and Thursdays;  
• Latin Language: from 7 PM to 9 PM, on Mondays and Wednesdays;  
• Italian Language: from 7 PM to 9 PM, on Tuesdays and Thursdays;  
• Libras: from 7 PM to 9 PM, on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

To Enroll in the Free Courses of English, Spanish, French, Latin, Greek, Italian, and Libras, Applicants Must Have: 

• Minimum education of completed elementary school; 
• Residency in neighborhoods close to UFJF; 
• Background from public school or status as a full scholarship student in a private school; 
• Age of 18 or older – for the English Language course; 
• Age of 16 or older – for the other courses. 

For the Portuguese as a Host Language course, candidates must prove at the time of enrollment that they have a minimum education of completed elementary school or equivalent, which can be evidenced by a handwritten declaration, if necessary. 

About UFJF 

The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) is the public institution located in the city of Juiz de Fora, in the Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais, that offers public and free higher education. UFJF trains qualified professionals for academic and labor market activities, contributing to the region’s development. 

UFJF also offers exchange programs. The promotion of exchanges at the University is the responsibility of the Directorate of International Relations. This body is responsible for the implementation, consolidation, capture, and monitoring of programs, agreements, and projects with international partner universities. 

Enrollments for UFJF’s Free Language Courses 

Registrations for UFJF’s free language courses will be open until April 1st. To enroll, simply fill out an online form. Proof of vaccination against Covid-19 is required for access to UFJF’s facilities. To learn more about UFJF’s free language courses, access the announcement by clicking here. 

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