Learning a language to Study Abroad
There can be many benefits when you challenge yourself to learn a new language!
- Enhance your employability
- Boost your brain power
- Connect with other cultures
- Travel with confidence
- Increased earning potential
Interested to find out more? You will find our current language opportunities below.
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Mandarin
Mandarin HSK1 (Chinese Proficiency Test Level 1)
The programme is made up of fifteen lessons, each 2 hours long, that will run between 29 November and 1 May (Christmas and Easter breaks). You will learn the vocabulary and grammatical constructs to communicate basic ideas in Mandarin Chinese and build a solid foundation for future levels. This face-to-face course will:
- Introduce you to Mandarin Chinese, including pinyin phonetics and Chinese character writing
- Help you learn basic vocabulary grammar to help you complete the most essential tasks in Mandarin Chinese
- Get you started with reading and writing text in Chinese characters
After you finish this course, you will be well prepared to take the HSK 1 test and to potentially take part in a linguistic and cultural programme in China next summer!
- Who is eligible?: UG/PG (part-time or full-time)
- Duration: 15 weeks, with 2-hour classes
- Programme Dates: 6 December 2023 - 8 May 2024, each Wednesday afternoon (except Christmas and Easter holidays)
- Programme Time:
- Belfast campus : 4.30pm to 6.30pm
- Derry~Londonderry Campus: 2.15pm to 4.15pm
- Exam Date: May 2024 - to be confirmed by the Confucius Institute
- Location: Belfast and Derry~Londonderry only
- Cost: Course: £40; Exam £20
- Application deadline: Thursday 30 November
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French
Beginner's French
Calling all French language enthusiasts - whether you excelled in school, conquered Duolingo, or self-taught, join our vibrant class to elevate your fluency!
- Who is eligible? UG/PG (part-time or full-time)
- Duration: 6 weeks, with 1.5 hour classes
- Programme Details:
- Coleraine Campus, Ulster University
- 31 January - 13 March every Wednesday - 4.00 - 5.30pm
- Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield campus
- 1 February - 14 March every Thursday, with the exception of 15 Feb for half-term - 6.30 - 8.00pm
- Coleraine Campus, Ulster University
- Cost: £40
- Application deadline: Monday 15 January 2024
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Spanish
Beginner's Spanish
Calling all Spanish language enthusiasts - whether you excelled in school, conquered Duolingo, or self-taught, join our vibrant class to elevate your fluency!
- Who is eligible? UG/PG (part-time or full-time)
- Duration: 6 weeks, with 1.5 hour classes
- Programme Details:
- North West Regional College - Derry~Londonderry Campus
- 31 January - 6 March every Wednesday - 4.30 - 6.00pm
- Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield campus
- 31 January - 13 March every Wednesday with the exception of 14 Feb for half-term - 5.00pm - 6.30pm
- North West Regional College - Derry~Londonderry Campus
- Cost: £40
- Application deadline: Monday 15th January 2024