Language Learning courses

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Learn about humanitarian interpreting and the role of the interpreterOn this course, you’ll discover the role of the interpreter and explore the specific challenges of interpreting for refugees. You’ll cover topics like cultural awareness, ethics...

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Prepare for success in your IELTS Listening testThe four courses in the British Council’s Understanding IELTS ExpertTrack will give you a complete guide to everything you need to know as you prepare for the IELTS...

Learn the core building blocks of conversationOn this five-week course from Chasing Time English, you’ll build on your language knowledge by watching and studying the television drama Adrift. This series focuses on instruction and adjacency...

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Explore British food and culture to develop your English language skillsThis four-week course from the British Council will help you practise your English language skills while you learn more about modern culture in the UK....

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Learn to read, write, speak and understand French with King’s College LondonThis course is ideal for anyone looking to visit a French-speaking country for leisure, or study and exchange programme purposes. Using a communicative approach...

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In a world of globalisation, people who do not share the same language meet more often every day. Being able to deal with these multilingual practices in an effective way can give you an advantage...

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Uncover the real meaning behind the words you read and hear with stylisticsStylistics is the study of linguistic style in texts. It helps to explain how politicians mislead; how novelists and poets move their readers;...

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Explore creative ways to teach English grammarThe new national curriculum requires school teachers to teach English grammar, starting in primary school. This course will help to demystify teaching English grammar and ensure it plays a...

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Prepare for success in your IELTS Speaking testThe four courses in the British Council’s Understanding IELTS ExpertTrack give you a complete guide to everything you need to know as you prepare for the IELTS test....

Explore traditions across French-speaking countriesOn this four-week course, you’ll delve into the traditions that matter to people who live in France, Belgium and Morocco. You’ll learn about the public holidays that are celebrated in France...

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Start learning Korean and discover its fascinating cultureThis course will introduce you to the Korean language, and present and explain Korean culture, enabling you to have real Korean conversations. During the course, you will learn...

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Did you know that, besides Dutch, a second official language is spoken in the Netherlands? It’s a language even more closely related to English than Dutch. This language is called Frisian.

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Learn what borders are and what motivates people to cross themWhen thinking of borders, images of division often come to mind. This introductory course will help you learn how borders can both divide and connect...

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Take your knowledge of the Korean language and customs to the next levelThis six-week course from Hanyang University builds on the University’s Introduction to Korean and Introduction to Korean 2. As you learn Korean expressions,...

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On this online English course, you will learn about British life and culture, and improve your English language skills and knowledge. Through short videos, you will learn about different popular culture topics as well as...

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Learn Chinese greetings to begin a basic conversation Are you new to the Chinese language? On this six-week interactive course, you’ll be introduced to useful words and expressions to help you build confidence in speaking...

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Learn the basics of Irish language If you’ve always wanted to learn how to speak Irish, this course is the ideal place to start. You’ll master some of the basics of Irish, including greetings, introductions,...

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On this course you will examine the idea of intercultural contact and the effects of cultural interactions from historical and global perspectives. Through videos and articles, you will discover how intercultural contact is experienced in...

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Debunk and discover common myths surrounding the language of William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare is a global phenomenon, yet there is actually relatively little work specifically devoted to his language, and even less deploying the latest techniqu...

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Master the basics of PortugueseLearning a new language can open up so many doors. Not only will it help you when travelling the world, but it’s also an extremely useful skill in any professional setting....