Language Courses

Learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

Prepare to study at university, explore the qualities of a successful student, and learn key vocabulary in an academic context.

Get an introduction to applied linguistics and how linguistics is applied in a range of fields - from language teaching to law.

Get an introduction to Ireland’s culture by learning the basics of the Irish language.

Enhance your vacation and gain an understanding of one of the world's friendliest and most vibrant countries through language.

Enhance your vacation and gain an understanding of one of the world's friendliest and most beautiful countries through language.

Explore English dictionaries, from how they are compiled, the different types, to the latest lexicographic research.

Prepare for your IELTS Speaking test and achieve your dream score. Learn new skills and strategies for success.

Start learning Norwegian today. Learn to speak, write and understand basic Norwegian with this free four-week course.

Learn basic English for everyday situations and improve your listening skills with this online course.

Develop your language and communication skills for a career in healthcare and learn new healthcare vocabulary in English.

Explore the history of cultural tourism and heritage tourism. Learn about tourism management at UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Learn how to order food and drink, greet people, and introduce yourself, in this first Italian for Beginners course.

Explore British culture - from music to the countryside - with the British Council to improve your English language skills.

Look at lessons, courses and resources with this continuing professional development course for English language teachers.

Improve your English language skills while exploring Magna Carta - the 800-year-old "great charter" that shaped the world.

Explore Shakespeare’s life, discover famous Shakespeare plays, and improve your English language skills with the British Council.

Learn how to greet people, and talk about where you live and what you do in this Spanish for Beginners course.

Gain an introduction to tourism policy and planning in the global tourism industry and discover the sustainable tourism process.

Equip yourself to teach in international contexts by increasing your English language skills and intercultural knowledge.

Learn skills to meet the challenges of interpreting for refugees and share your experiences with other interpreters in the sector.

Get an introduction to what it means to be a global citizen and the opportunities it creates.

Build your skills in literary analysis and creative writing by exploring the meaning of fairy tales.

Learn to speak, write and understand basic Dutch, with this free, three-week, introductory foreign language course.

Examine perspectives on society, and the cultural issues facing society. Apply sociological theory to researching social groups.

Develop your understanding of the Korean language and explore Korean culture.

Learn to speak, write and understand the second official language of the Netherlands with this free introductory language course.

Learn to write, speak, and understand intermediate Norwegian with this fun and engaging four-week course.

Learn the basics of the French language and discover how French fluency can improve your professional life and career.

Suitable even for beginners, this course from the Modern Language Centre will get you well versed in the art of speaking Spanish.

Develop a clearer understanding of modern China by exploring the role of art, literature and the 'noble hero' in Chinese culture.

Prepare for a graduate program in the US with academic English language teaching support and ESL international student resources.

Explore Japanese subcultures and learn about their history from the 1970s to today.

Take a closer look at geographical and cultural borders and understand their effects on people who occupy them or cross them.

Understand intercultural communication by learning about the concepts of culture and interculturality.

Learn how the principles of intercultural contact may challenge the way in which you think about social interaction.

Explore intercultural communication by understanding the relationship between language and cultural identity.

Learn how products move across borders and how branding problematically draws on narratives of culture and place.

Learn to talk about arrangements and give commands, whilst discovering the role of women in Irish myths and legends.

Build on your existing knowledge of the Irish language and culture; cover topics like giving directions and making arrangements.

Develop your Irish language skills whilst discovering Irish culture with Dublin City University.

Discover the importance and the process of language testing during awake brain surgery.

Learn basic Italian and explore Italian culture, with this free online Italian course.

Learn about central aspects of multilingualism in today's globalised societies, such as cognition, policies and education.

Discover and practise the skills to improve your performance in the PTE test.

Develop your English for use in different everyday situations and build more confidence in your listening skills.

In this course you will improve your English pronunciation skills and learn about speaking English in today's globalised world.

What does it mean to be European? Discover European cultures, identities and policies with this course.

Improve your academic English skills further, learning about critical analysis, using sources, avoiding plagiarism and more.

Learn the essentials of cross-cultural interaction with this free online intercultural communication course.

Achieve your desired score in the speaking section of PTE Academic. Learn new skills and strategies and build confidence.

Get an introduction to cultural diplomacy, learning what it means, how it works, and its importance in today's polarised world.

Discover how cities develop their own unique cultures and explore key concepts related to cultural heritage.

Start learning Malay today: learn the basics of speaking and writing in the Malay language and explore Malaysian culture.

Explore the origins and development of Chinese drama in this course examining the classic play 'The Injustice to Dou E'.

Get an introduction to the language and culture of Korea, with this online Korean course from Hanyang University in Seoul.

Discover how cities can develop a distinct heritage through embracing cultural diversity.

Learn how sociolinguists explore the relationship between language and the expression of personal, social and cultural identity.

A short course looking at the history, sociology and politics of football, including focuses on the World Cup and Leicester City.

Get to grips with Korean philosophy as you dive into Korean history and culture with Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea.

This course for English learners helps you to develop the language you need to find a job and succeed in the workplace.

Continue building your understanding of the Norwegian language and culture with the third online course for beginners from NTNU.

Learn everyday Chinese Mandarin and discover Taiwanese culture in the process.

Explore what drives the way you communicate and develop communication strategies for successful communication in diverse settings.

Continue to improve your understanding of the Norwegian language and Norwegian culture.

Explore how women are represented in the media and reflect on what it means for contemporary society and culture.

Discover the basics of Hanguel, the official alphabet and writing system of Korea dating back to the fifteenth-century.

This free online course will explore multilingual education and how it can impact and improve education and even wider society.

Explore the purpose of museums today and find how they facilitate learning.

Master the basics of the Norwegian language. Gain confidence in speaking and understanding common phrases.