522 Short courses in Language Studies

This German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Intermediate B1 course at Freie Universität Berlin is designed for students who have successfully completed the basic level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Advanced English Reading and Writing Program delivered by Lighthouse Academy, via the internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country.

The American English for Tourists programme is offered by Lighthouse Academy.

UCL's Ukrainian Online Evening Language Classes (All Levels) 30-week online course will help you communicate with confidence in Ukrainian.

l'Institut Agro Montpellier's Language and Culture Summer SchoolI is an itensive French language training supplemented by a range of educational and cultural activities.

The Italian Beginners course offered by City St George's, University of London will help you develop essential speaking, listening, reading and writing skills – helping you to communicate with confidence in a wide range of real-world scenarios.

The Elementary Chinese 1 course from The Open University takes you further on your Chinese-learning journey. The course builds on previous basic knowledge of Chinese that you might have gained from our Beginners Chinese short courses. You will work with audio and interactive text-based materials and have access to a dedicated website, forum and learning advisers. 

Learn French for travel, working abroad or just for fun with the French Beginners course offered by City St George's, University of London .

This Russian Language programme at Tallinn University differs from other summer schools located in Russia or western countries since it offers a unique bridge to the Russian language and culture.

In the Elementary German 1 sprechen und verstehen course from The Open University, you will learn to express your opinions and to master everyday situations of mounting complexity.

Learn to speak, write and understand basic Dutch, with this free, three-week, introductory foreign language course. The Introduction to Dutch course is offered at University of Groningen by FutureLearn.

Build your confidence in speaking and writing Mandarin Chinese by learning useful words and phrases, pronunciation, and grammar with Learn Chinese - An Introduction to Mandarin at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) by FutureLearn.

This German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Intermediate Advanced B2 course from Freie Universität Berlin is designed for students who have successfully completed the basic level and the first part of the intermediate level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

English for Academic Discussions Program Certificate delivered by Lighthouse Academy, via the internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country. 

This Beginners Spanish 1 course at The Open University UK offers you an excellent start to your learning journey. Starting with simple greetings and saying your name, you’ll progress unit by unit towards being able to hold longer conversations and to understand more language in different situations. 

This Spanish Vocabulary - Cultural Experience course offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Davis is part of the Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary Specialization. When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

​The Russian Full Immersion course from Educa Foreign Language School is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the Russian language and culture and learn it as intensively as possible with an experienced native speaker teacher.

The Ancient Greek - Beginners course offered by University of Oxford is intended for beginners but is also suitable for those wishing to refresh their Ancient Greek.

The French Language (DFRL) course delivered by Lighthouse Academy, via the internet, is an important part of your journey to study and work in French-speaking countries.

The Languages, Literature and Culture - Research Methodology and Academic Writing course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will pave your way to a successful career, while broadening your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.