Language Centre

Being able to communicate effectively is an important life skill and having good language skills makes a real difference to your success at university and your future career. Whether English is your first language or not, you can choose from a range of language learning and teaching options. Mix and match the options below to suit your needs, interests and timetable:

English

If you need help with your use of English, the Language Centre offers

• 20-minute academic English drop-in sessions in Jenny Lind
• 15-credit modules in academic English usage and style
• Masters support classes
• pre-sessional programmes
• advice about self-study techniques and materials

Other languages

If you'd like to broaden your horizons and make yourself more employable, think about learning more languages. We offer

• beginner French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish as a 15-credit module in your first or second year
• advice about self-study techniques and materials

Training to teach English as a foreign language

Have you thought about combining travelling with teaching English as a foreign language? If so, then our TEFL options can help you on your way. You can develop your language and teaching awareness by taking

• one or both of our 15-credit introductory TEFL modules in your first or second year
• a 30-credit module in your second year that gives you the opportunity to gain the CELTA, a widely recognised TEFL certificate that opens up job opportunities all over the world
• a 4-week intensive CELTA course in the summer: register your interest  (University of Worcester students only)

Where to find us

The Language Centre staff are based on the City Campus, in Jenny Lind. If you have a general enquiry, please use the contact details below. You can also contact the Language Centre staff direct.