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The Centre for Language Studies provides a wide range of modern language courses as part of students’ degree and as an extra-curricular activity.

We also offer cultural modules to study abroad and exchange students.

Courses are offered free to all students and staff at City St George's Clerkenwell and Moorgate campus. They are designed to develop and improve your language competencies from beginner level up to advanced.

  • Learn French, German or Spanish at Beginner, Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced level
  • Learn Arabic at Beginner and Lower Intermediate level
  • Also offered: Russian and Mandarin at Beginner level

All students and staff at City St George's Clerkenwell and Moorgate campus are eligible to apply.

There is high demand for the limited number of spaces available on the Languages for General Purposes (LGP) courses. In the interest of fairness, we place students on courses using a ‘lottery system’.

Applicants who follow the correct application procedure before the deadline will be entered into the lottery. However, no one is guaranteed a place on a language course regardless of how early they apply, what programme stage they are in, etc.

Our registration process for the 2026/27 courses is now live. For courses that are above ‘Beginner’ level, you will be asked to complete a diagnostic test so we can establish your competency in your chosen language.

Register your interest in a language course for 26/27

The deadline for your registering your interest is 17.00 on Friday, 2nd October 2026.

Learning another language is one of the most rewarding skills you can develop. Foreign language skills and intercultural competences are highly valued by employers  as language learning develops adaptability, problem-solving and resilience, all of which are highly transferable to a wide range of careers.

Studying a language will give you a competitive advantage in an increasingly global workplace. Whether you are interested in business, law, education, healthcare, engineering, technology, government or the creative industries, language skills can help you access international opportunities and work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.

As well as developing your language proficiency, you will gain a range of valuable personal and professional skills, including:

  • effective written and spoken communication
  • active listening and intercultural understanding
  • teamwork and collaboration
  • digital and information literacy
  • self-discipline, independence and resilience
  • research, analytical and critical thinking skills.

Learning a language also opens the door to new cultures, perspectives and experiences. It enables you to engage more deeply with people, literature, film, history and current affairs, while helping you better understand both other cultures and your own.

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