522 Short courses in Language Studies

You can study this fresh, modern and easy-to-learn American Sign Language course from International Open Academy online, in your own time, from anywhere you like.

The Pathway Semester English Language Course from Jönköping University is tailored for students with an IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent who wish to improve their English proficiency and learn how to communicate in an academic environment. The course is also an introduction to Swedish society and culture as well as the Swedish language.

As part of our Beginners Italian series, this Beginners Italian 3 online course at The Open University UK continues your journey learning Italian and exploring Italian society and culture. You’ll focus on topics including making travel arrangements, giving directions, making a complaint, and talking about what you are doing now. 

The German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Advanced C1 course offered at Freie Universität Berlin is designed for students who have successfully completed the intermediate level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Deepen your understanding of Irish culture and language, exploring new conversational subjects such as the family and pastime with Irish 105 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture at Dublin City University delivered through FutureLearn.

Earning a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Lighthouse Academy credential is a valuable asset for teachers looking to enter the ESL field. It is a flexible certification that improves a teacher's chances of being hired.

The Speak English Professionally - In Person, Online and On the Phone course offered by Coursera in partnership with Georgia Tech will boost your English speaking skills.  

Are you looking for an intensive Intensive Russian Language and Culture (session 1) programme offering transferable credits? Join Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) summer school!

Build on your existing knowledge of the Irish language and culture; cover topics like giving directions and making arrangements with Irish 108 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture at Dublin City University offered at FutureLearn.

The English for Developing a Business Certificate delivered by Lighthouse Academy, via the internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country.

The TEFL programme is offered by Lighthouse Academy.

University of Johannesburg offers the Sesotho sa Leboa Conversational Language programme. Expand your career with this degree! 

Throughout this An Introduction to Intercultural Competence in the Workplace course from The Open University UK, you’ll look at your own experiences and case studies from employees and employers around the world to analyse the critical role language use, identity claims, and culture can play in interactions you may have with others in a range of professional settings. 

University College London (UCL)'s Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) 4-week course is for people who want to learn to teach English as a foreign language and gain a teaching qualification that is recognised worldwide.

The German Beginners course offered by City St George's, University of London will explore key topics for business and travel, including introductions and occupations, ordering food in a restaurant, shopping and making travel arrangements.

The Arabic Beginners course offered by City St George's, University of London covers everything from the alphabet to grammatical structures, greetings to describing objects.

The purpose of the Teaching English as a Foreign Language for Teachers course offered by North-West University (NWU) for teachers would be to augment pre-and in-service teachers’ training so that they are equipped and qualified to teach English as a foreign language.

These ten-week online evening courses are open to everyone and will help you to communicate effectively in German. University College London (UCL) offers the German Evening Language Classes (All Levels) programme.

Learn the fundamentals of the German language and explore contemporary German life and culture with this German Language, Life and Culture program at the University of Manitoba.

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