The ELTC gives students the opportunity to take on a new language, brush up a half-forgotten one or continue with a language studied previously. Language tuition is especially important to students who opt to do a work placement on the European mainland. The programme normally lasts for 19 weeks, spread over two consecutive semesters. ELTC courses place a special emphasis on the skill of speaking in the foreign language. The course materials are usually related to real-life contexts in order to enable the student to acquire a knowledge of the country in question as well as its language.
All tutors are either native or near-native speakers.
Registration will be from Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 September. Classes will begin on Monday 27 September. The School of Language and International Studies has two rooms dedicated exclusively to self-study, the Computer Room and the Audiovisual room. A substantial library of language-learning materials is available for student use, including books, audio and video cassettes, films, magazines and newspapers.