How University Students in the UK Can Learn a Second Language in Their Spare Time

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For university students in the UK, learning a second language can be both a rewarding and practical endeavor. It can also be regarded as a good way to boost our CVs. Students have various both online and offline ways to engage in language learning. Here are some tips and useful resources:

:one:University Language Departments
:point_right:Many UK universities offer language courses through their own language departments. Check your university’s course catalog or website for offerings.

:two:Language Schools
:speech_balloon: International House
:point_right: This institution provides a range of language courses including English, French, Spanish etc. and it is located in many different cities.

:speech_balloon: Language Studies International (LSI)
:point_right: Similarly, it provides language courses in a variety of languages, including French, Spanish, and Italian.

:four: Online Platforms
:point_right: Duolingo
It provides free language courses for a wide range of languages.
:point_right: Babbel
It offers subscription-based language learning with interactive lessons.

:five:Community Colleges and Adult Education Centers
:point_right: City Lit
This organization offers a variety of language courses both in London and online.

:point_right: The Open University: The Open University
Distance learning including languages.

Hope you enjoy your journey learning a new language! :speech_balloon:

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This is really helpful for someone that is interested in languages as I didn’t know about all these different methods. I usually just use apps but don’t seem to make much progress. They will all be things that I will take a look at.

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Thanks for sharing this! I’ve mainly been using apps and books to learn languages, but International House London sounds like a great option to explore.

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Fully agree with this! However, which language do you think would be the most beneficial for university students in the UK to learn, considering current global trends and job market demands?

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never heard of many of these sites so its new to learn and will be using it!

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Learning a new language is such a great way to enhance your CV and open up new opportunities! I’ve been thinking about trying out a new language myself. Do you have any recommendations for which language might be most beneficial or interesting to learn, especially if you’re aiming to work in international business or travel? And have you tried any of these resources personally, or do you have any favourites?

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This is great info! Learning a new language sounds like a fantastic way to boost your CV!!! I’ve used Duolingo before and found it super helpful

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For me, there is no definite answer. It really depends on the personal interests and the industry you aim to work in. For example, for global business, Mandarin and Spanish are great. For tech, Japanese and German are valuable. For diplomacy, French and Arabic might be useful. It is important to be motivated throughout the journey of learning a new language!

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For international business and travel, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese and German are are highly recommended. Those languages open doors to significant markets and diverse cultures. I am taking a language class in uni currently. Many universities also provide choices of night classes and the time arrangement could be very flexible!

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Thank you for the recommendation!

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