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.

Learning a foreign language alongside your studies or work

Foreign language course students taking part in a class discussion in a classroom.

Boost your language and cultural skills by learning a language while you study or work

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)

Students having fun and practising a language during a PAL session.

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

Two students taking part in a virtual language exchange via videoconference.

Find out how to connect with a partner overseas through a virtual exchange.

Language Café

A group of students with a staff facilitator practising a foreign language at the Language Cafe.

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

Pre-sessional students attending an academic skills lesson

We offer courses to improve your English language skills before you start and during your studies in Bath.

General English

International students attending an English language class.

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.

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.