522 Short courses in Language Studies

This IELTS Preparation course from Torquay International School is usually an add-on to General English courses.

Join the brand new Creativity for Teachers of Foreign Language course of the European Cultural Academy for language educators. You get the opportunity to develop your language teaching skills in an international environment.

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.

Get an introduction to Ireland’s culture by learning the basics of the Irish language with Irish 101 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture at Dublin City University delivered through FutureLearn

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.

Find out how to speak, write and understand basic words, phrases and dialogues in Irish with Irish 102 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture at Dublin City University by FutureLearn.

Continue on your Irish language journey and explore conversational themes and gain new insights into Irish culture and language with Irish 107 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture at Dublin City University delivered through FutureLearn.

A diploma in English Grammar delivered by Lighthouse Academy, via the internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country.

The Certificate in Theories of Second Language Acquisition Program from Lighthouse Academy which lasts for 2 months (8) weeks, focuses on theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation.

In this English literature from Shakespeare to Austen module from The Open University UK you'll focus on two globally recognised writers in English: the playwright William Shakespeare and the novelist, Jane Austen. 

The Summer Teens Course offered by Torquay International School is designed to fully immerse young learners in the English language

Being conversant in Mandarin and able to read and write in Chinese characters can expand your career options, and help you to build relationships with colleagues, clients and neighbours. The course in Chinese is offered by the University of British Columbia.

This Academic Success for English Learners course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University is designed for early career teachers (0-3 years of experience) to build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to work with English learners, no matter the age or subject taught. 

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

Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Mandarin Chinese? Are you fascinated by the sound, the script and this ancient civilisation? If so, this Beginners Chinese 1 course from The Open University UK can give you a solid introduction to the language

UCL's Mandarin Evening Language Classes (All Levels) ten-week online evening courses are open to everyone and will help you to communicate effectively in Mandarin Chinese.

This Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University.

The new national curriculum requires school teachers to teach English grammar, starting in primary school. University College London (UCL) offers the English Grammar for Teachers (Online Course) programme.

The English Language Teachers' Summer Seminar offered by University of Oxford is designed for teachers of English as a Second Language who either teach secondary school pupils or adult learners and have more than 4 years' teaching experience.

Learn to talk about arrangements and give commands, whilst discovering the role of women in Irish myths and legends with Irish 104 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture at Dublin City University delivered through FutureLearn.