Languages and cultural studies
Learn a language with Oxford University
Join us in Oxford or online to learn a language or brush up old skills. Our weekly language classes are formed of small groups, to maximise interaction and enhance fluency in a friendly, supportive environment.
All courses run over one term (10 weeks).
Online language courses
The following languages are all offered as online courses, with scheduled live-time classes.
In-person language courses
The following languages are all offered as in-person classes in Oxford:
Please note: we currently do not have any language weekends planned for the 2024-25 academic year.
Upcoming courses
Online - live • Short courses
The course focuses on analysing original passages from some of the greatest ancient Greek authors, tackling some challenging grammatical and syntactical phenomena and learning about ancient Greek culture and thought.
- Mon 20 Jan 2025 – 24 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 4:30 – 5:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Explore the language and culture of French-speaking countries through this interactive class. A Lower Intermediate continuation course providing progression for students who completed French: Lower Intermediate - Part 1.
- Mon 20 Jan 2025 – Mon 24 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 7:30 – 9:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Consolidate your proficiency in Italian language and express your opinions on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. A progression course for students who completed Italian: Intermediate - Part 1.
- Mon 20 Jan 2025 – Mon 24 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 4:30 – 6:30pm
Online - live • Short courses
This course continues to introduce the basic principles of Classical Latin. It provides a firm basis of grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary of the language, through which you will be able to read and translate Roman drama in adaptation.
- Mon 20 Jan 2025 – 24 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 5:30 – 6:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Join this interactive course to further develop your basic Chinese (Mandarin) language skills and enjoy exploring the culture. For those who have completed Beginners - Part 1 and new students who have studied the language formally for one term.
- Tue 21 Jan 2025 – Tue 25 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 5:00 – 7:00pm
Get in touch
If you have a question about a language class, please get in touch using the contact details below.
Weekly classes
Tel: +44 (0)1865 280892 / 280893
Email: weeklyclasses@conted.ox.ac.uk
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