We are dedicated to helping everyone learn a language, regardless of their previous language-learning experience.
With our undergraduate degrees you can study up to four languages from beginners, intermediate or advanced levels through a combination of flexible pathways, choosing from Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish at all levels and Arabic at beginners level.
Our undergraduate language modules are open to students from other departments who wish to continue a language taken at A-Level, for their GCSEs, or who are completely new to languages (depending on availability on their degree scheme) - choose from Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Italian for the beginners/post-GCSE level.
You will acquire a strong base on which to build and develop familiarity with linguistic concepts and foster a ‘reflective attitude’ on how language works. This will enable you to build your autonomous learning strategies. Our teaching encompasses a broad range of carefully thought-through activities that develop mixed forms of learning, as well as guided independent work, and an introduction to cultural aspects in context.
For more information about taking one of our language modules, please email global-affairs@lancaster.ac.uk.
The beginners levels will introduce the linguistic structures of the chosen language aiming at achieving the level A1 of the Common European Framework. They are delivered in the target language, with a view to immerse the students as much as possible in their language of study (oral situations, role plays, etc.). Topics typically covered at this level include:
The intermediate levels will introduce linguistic structures of the chosen language, together with the lexical skills appropriate to the business world, aiming at achieving level A2 of the Common European Framework. Topics typically covered at this level include:
The advanced levels will refresh and deepen your knowledge of linguistic structures and conversation skills, in line with the B1/B2 levels of the Common European Framework. It will cover a variety of topics and will touch upon current debates. During this course, you will gain:
The Confucius Institute offers various extracurricular classes that are open to members of the public, as well as students and staff:
