The unit provides a variety of learning programmes for graduates and undergraduates, who are studying languages as part of their degrees both in Arts and Sciences. In addition, open language courses in a range of languages are offered to the community, on and off campus, and to businesses. Weekly courses of different lengths are offered in popular languages such as French, German, Spanish and Italian. We also offer Russian, Japanese, Czech, Polish, Mandarin Chinese and Latin. They usually take place once a week, but some more intensive double courses in French, Spanish and Italian meet twice a week.
Courses can be tailor-made to suit the needs of specific groups or businesses.
Our courses, open to everyone, have all the advantages of learning a language with other people under the guidance of tutors who are experienced, well-qualified and usually native speakers. The courses focus on spoken language, expert tuition and an exploration of culture and society. Grammar is included as without it progress is only limited, but no class is based on grammar. We will help you to acquire a language and explore the culture and society of the country concerned in a relaxed atmosphere. Our aim is to help you to learn how to communicate in your chosen language, making your learning experience as beneficial and enjoyable as possible.