Summer courses in languages
Discover a new language or learn about the culture of other countries. Heading abroad? Why not try one of our language holiday kits.
- Japanese: All About Particles part 2Course start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaWant to boost your Japanese and finally get comfortable with particles? This fun, interactive revision course uses games and real‑life scenarios to help you chat, write, and express yourself more naturally. A light, lively way to sharpen your skills and end the year on a high note!
Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Spanish 2: revisionCourse start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed Spanish 2 lower or 2 upper, or if you have studied Spanish for 2 to 3 years.
This course combines an independent study unit and three (online) group sessions. Please check the How will I be taught? section below for details.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Return to Spanish (lower intermediate)
Course start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your lower intermediate Spanish. You will review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 2 upper course.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - French 2 lower: tasterCourse start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelCome and discover what an elementary French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 2 years recently or have done some French some time ago.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Arabic beginners: revision courseCourse start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nora Allali-CarlingConsolidate your elementary knowledge of Arabic in this online lively course. Suitable if you have studied Arabic for a year or have an equivalent level. Based on the tutor’s own materials.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Spanish 3: revision Course start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: María IsaltBrush up and improve your Spanish through grammar revision focusing on listening and speaking. You should have studied Spanish for at least three or four years. Based on the tutor's own materials.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Spanish beginners: revision Course start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners: module 3 or have studied Spanish for about a year.
Please see the How will I be taught? section below for details on your chosen course's format and mode of delivery.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Arabic 2 revisionCourse start date: Tue 21 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nora Allali-CarlingConsolidate your elementary knowledge of Arabic in this online lively course. Suitable if you have studied Arabic for two years or have an equivalent level.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Discover CornishCourse start date: Wed 22 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Spanish beginners module 1+2: revision Course start date: Thu 23 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar and the topics studied in Spanish beginners: modules 1 & 2. Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners: module 2 or have studied Spanish for less than a year.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Chinese: fan writingCourse start date: Sat 25 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zhonghan LinExplore the enchanting world of Chinese fan writing in our workshop! Delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture as we unravel the history and significance of this ancient art form. Discover the profound cultural significance behind each stroke, and unleash your creativity on the canvas of tradition.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Brazilian Portuguese: The music of Brazil: samba, bossa nova and more Course start date: Sat 25 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Claudia CerbinoDiscover the rich cultural and geographical diversity which have influenced Brazilian popular music and learn about the wide variety of Brazil's musical styles both past and present.In English with some Portuguese.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Discover IrishCourse start date: Mon 27 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: William BradyThis lively online taster introduces you to Irish Gaelic language and culture.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Spanish beginners: module 2 Course start date: Tue 28 Jul 2026 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenContinue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 2 course.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Japanese 2 lower: module 3Course start date: Thu 24 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaFurther develop your listening and speaking skills in Japanese. Suitable if you have completed 2 lower: module 2 or studied for nearly 2 years recently.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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