Learning a foreign language at the University of Bath
General information about our foreign language courses.
Foreign Languages
We offer classes in a range of foreign languages to 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.
Foreign Language news
Latest news from the Foreign Languages team and blogs from our language students.
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.
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.
DiY language learning – tools to develop your language skills
Blog: Ana Bertolossi introduces a new resource designed to support your language learning and shares some quick tips to develop core language skills.
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.