Learning a foreign language alongside your studies or work
Boost your language and cultural skills by learning a language while you study or work
Foreign Languages
We offer courses throughout the academic year to build your language skills, develop your intercultural competence, and maximise your career prospects.
Foreign Language courses
We offer a range of courses from Beginner level to Advanced. Our Language Skills courses are delivered by our team of highly qualified and experienced teachers.
Foreign language courses for members of the public
Study alongside other members of the public and University of Bath students and staff to learn a foreign language.
Others ways to develop your language skills
You can take advantage of a variety of other opportunities to develop your language skills.
Developing language skills through Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)
Find out how Peer Assisted Learning can help you to develop your language and intercultural skills, either as a participant or a session leader.
Virtual language exchanges
Find out how to connect with a partner overseas through a virtual exchange.
Language Café
The Language Café is a relaxed event for all members of our diverse community to practise their language skills together.
Build your English language skills
We offer both pre-sessional courses for incoming Undergraduate and Post Graduate students, and General English classes for all international students each semester. In addition, Visiting and Exchange students can enrol in British Studies classes.
Pre-sessional and English Language
We offer courses to improve your English language skills before you start and during your studies in Bath.
General English
Our General English classes help you develop the English language skills you need to succeed in your studies and future career.
British Studies
We offer credit-bearing courses for visiting and exchange students on British literature and culture and English linguistics.
Events
Upcoming languages events
Foreign Language Course Drop-In Session
3 Feb 2025 11.00am
6 East
2.8,
University of Bath
Meet the Head of Languages and Foreign Language Course Leaders
Foreign Language Meet The Teacher Drop-In Session
7 Feb 2025 11.00am
The Library
,
University of Bath
Meet the Head of Languages, Foreign Language Course Leaders, and Foreign Language course teachers
Lantern Festival Celebrations
12 Feb 2025 2.00pm
4 West
,
University of Bath
Join us for Lantern Festival (元宵节, Yuánxiāo Jié) celebrations on 12 February 2025 to mark the conclusion of Chinese New Year festivities.
Language Café (February 2025)
20 Feb 2025 1.00pm
Polden,
Bath
Whatever your language and level, everyone is welcome at the Language Café!
Language Skills Team
Language and intercultural skills are important for academic and career success. We offer a range of support designed to meet your needs and fit in with your other commitments. Language Skills is a part of the Skills Centre.
Contact us
If you have any questions about any of our courses and events, please email us and we will be happy to help you.