University of Strathclyde
The Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at the University of Strathclyde offers opportunities to study modern languages as part of its day, evening and summer short course programmes. The languages offered vary from year to year and from term to term. For 2024-25 session French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish language courses are currently on offer. Many of the language programmes commence in October and last for 20 or 22 weeks with some classes commencing in January and June/July. Classes are offered in the evening and/or at weekend. Most languages offer the opportunity to study towards university credit. A wide range of other subjects are also available.
CLL is located on 7th Floor, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, University of Strathclyde. For more information, contact 0141 548 2116, email learn-cll@strath.ac.uk or visit the CLL website.
University of Strathclyde also offer undergraduate degrees in languages (more information) and PGDE course for language teachers (more information).
DELE
The University is a centre for the examination in the Spanish Government’s official Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE - Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera). The exams are the official accreditation for the degree of fluency of the Spanish exams. They’re issued and recognised by the Ministry of Education, Culture & Sport of Spain and are organised by Instituto Cervantes and the University of Salamanca. New online preparation courses for the DELE exams are available and are aimed at prospective candidates for the DELE exams.
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow offers short courses in 15 languages at levels ranging from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1). Languages on offer are: Arabic, BSL, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, French, Gaelic, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. Language classes are interactive and collaborative, with plenty of exposure to the language and many opportunities to practise and learn with their peers. As part of normal classroom teaching, students will also be given the option of doing written homework between classes. All of the courses can contribute credit to the Certificate in Higher Education.
Language courses are worth 10 credits and are benchmarked against the Common European Framework of Languages. Students achieve the credits when, through normal classroom activities and two assessed pieces of work, they demonstrate a minimum level of competence expected for their particular course. Unless otherwise stated all courses run for two hours per week over 20 weeks. Term 1 begins on the first Monday in October. New courses are also offered in January and April each year.
The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Glasgow also offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in languages.
Goethe Institut Glasgow - Learn German
Learn German with the Goethe Institut for everyday life, personal interest, your job or for university studies. They offer:
- highly qualified teachers
- state-of-the-art teaching methods
- intensive consultation and support
- a system of course levels applied around the world
- examinations recognised around the world
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Alliance Française de Glasgow - Learn French
The Alliance Française de Glasgow is the official French government’s Language and Cultural centre for Glasgow and the West of Scotland. The Alliance Française de Glasgow is proud to welcome up to 500 students during each term, who all learn French through our communicative approach.
All our teachers are native speakers and are trained to teach French as a Foreign Language. Every new student who is not a complete beginner is assessed before enrolling (a free and friendly meeting with a teacher), in order to establish their level so that they are assigned to the right class.
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DELF/DALF
The Alliance Française is an official examination centre which gives you the opportunity to obtain the official French diplomas awarded by the French authorities and recognized internationally.
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Yakety Yak Language Cafés
Originating in Edinburgh in 2010, Yakety Yak's Language Cafés have now been launched in Glasgow.
The Cafés offer people the chance to practise their conversational language skills in a relaxed atmosphere. Sessions are currently available in French, Gaelic, Italian and Spanish.
Check the Yakety Yak Glasgow programme for further information.
The Language Hub
The Language Hub C.I.C. is a non for profit organisation based in Glasgow’s west end. The hub teaches foreign languages to children and adults, provides bilingual support, runs cultural and literacy events and operates a foreign language children’s bookshop on site. We believe everyone can learn a foreign language, irrespective of their age or their academic abilities. Our language courses, for all levels, focus on communication and are very much play based. We aim to provide a maximum of opportunities to practise individual skills in the class room. This gives learners the confidence to use their foreign language skills in real-life situations outside the classroom.
Languages currently available include German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian - check the website for availability.
For more information, please visit our website, give us a call on: 0141 258 2700 or send us a message.
Lingo Flamingo
As well as offering language classes for the elderly in care homes, the organisation hosts online classes and face-to-face options in Shawlands. Languages on offer:
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Portuguese
More information on the Lingo Flamingo website.
Live Language, Glasgow
Live Language provides different levels for group and private courses for the following languages:
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Spanish
Live Language language courses.
Speech Bubble Languages, East Kilbride
Just outside Glasgow in East Kilbride, SQA accredited language school Speech Bubble Languages offers classes in French and Spanish.
Speech Bubble Languages courses