Learning a foreign language at the University of Bath
General information about our foreign language courses.
Foreign Languages
We offer a range of language courses and other learning opportunities for students, staff and members of the public.
Courses
Learn about the language courses we offer and access information on how to enrol.
Foreign languages courses for University of Bath students
Find out more about the languages we offer.
Foreign languages courses for members of the general public and staff
Find out more about the languages we offer.
Others ways to learn
Find other fun ways to develop your language and intercultural skills outside the classroom.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) for languages
Find out about the PAL programme and how it 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.
Latest news
News from the Languages team and blogs from our language students.
British Sign Language course to start in Semester 2
The Skills Centre is introducing a 10-week British Sign Language (BSL) course for University of Bath students and staff in Semester 2 2023/24.
New Virtual Exchanges established for Italian and German
The Skills Centre will run two new language exchange schemes from Semester 1 2023/24 for students to develop their Italian and German.
How to liven up your degree with languages
After learning Japanese and French with the Skills Centre, final year MChem student Hannah Glover decided to carry on with German to enrich her studies at Bath.
A Brit in Beijing: my first trip to China
Blog: Recent graduate Jeremy Boyle shares impressions from his first visit to China and how the trip dramatically improved his language skills.
My language-learning journey at Bath
Blog: 3rd year MChem student Hannah shares her experience of learning Japanese and French alongside her degree and taking part in a virtual language exchange.
Events
Skills Centre's upcoming languages events.
Language and culture quiz
23 Jan 2024 4.30pm
2.47,
10 West,
University of Bath
A fun afternoon of language trivia and culture knowledge, and an opportunity to meet other students.
Chinese film night
8 Feb 2024 5.30pm
2 West,
University of Bath
A chance for all members of the University to come together to celebrate 龍年 lóng nián (the Year of the Dragon) with Chinese calligraphy, painting and film!
Language Café
13 Feb 2024 1.00pm
Café and Event space,
The Edge,
University of Bath
A chance for all members of the University community to come together and practise speaking languages!
Develop your language and intercultural skills
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.
Our programme is delivered by our team of highly qualified and experienced teachers, working closely with our academic and Professional Services colleagues across the University.
Foreign Languages (FL) is a part of the Skills Centre.
Contact us
If you have any questions about any of our courses and support please email us and we shall be happy to help you.