56 Short courses in Asian Studies in Europe

Upper Elementary Japanese at International House is a course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level.

Why not try out a sample beginners lesson before signing up to a full course? This Mandarin Taster Lesson at International House is aimed at students who have never studied the language before.

This Speaking and Listening in Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshu (Chinese) - Level 2 course at Capital City College is ideal for learners with HSK Level 1 or equivalent who are ready to develop their Mandarin skills.

Lower Elementary Japanese at International House is a course for students who have already completed a Beginners course.

Elementary Mandarin at International House is a course for students who have already studied some Mandarin.

Learning a foreign language is a wonderful opportunity to not only learn the language itself, but also to reveal different perspectives on life, enabling you to explore new cultures through a different lens. This Korean course is offered at Nottingham Trent University.

This key introductory Beginners' Chinese module at The Open University UK will take you through a wide range of practical situations such as socialising, shopping and getting around.

The Japanese - Beginners course offered by University of Oxford is for complete beginners in the language and those who have acquired some expressions informally through travel or socialising.

In the Modern Japan - Culture and Society course offered by Dalarna University, students will examine various aspects of the Japanese society, in the broadest sense of the word, from both insiders’ and outsiders’ points of view.

This Elementary Chinese 2 online course at The Open University UK takes you further on your journey towards learning Chinese, one of the world’s most exciting languages. 

Having embarked on the road to learning Mandarin Chinese, and being able to speak and understand some common topics, you may wish to continue your learning of this fascinating language. If so, this Beginners Chinese 3 course at The Open University UK will be an ideal opportunity to do just that.

The Chinese (Mandarin) - Beginners course offered by University of Oxford is for complete beginners in the language and those who have acquired some expressions informally through travel or socialising.

Beginners Mandarin at International House is a course for students who have never studied the language before.

Upper-Intermediate Korean at International House is a course for students who have studied the Korean language to a high level and wish to work on fluency.

Elementary Korean at International House is a course designed for students who have already completed a Beginners course or have a basic foundation in Korean, and can recognise and use the Korean alphabet (Hangeul).

The Japanese Club at International House is an intermediate to advanced face-to-face course designed for students who have been studying Japanese for some time and would like to continue developing their fluency and cultural awareness.