Modern Languages Intensive Beginner Courses
Information about the Language Centre's out-of-term intensive Modern Languages courses
Course format
We offer Intensive beginner courses during Weeks 9 & 10 of Trinity term. Delivery is over two weeks and includes three 90 minute sessions per week, guided independent learning, communicative tasks, and activities with feedback using the University's Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas.
Course Timetable: Hilary term Weeks 8, 9 & 10 2024
For Learners without an Oxford University SSO, or who are not members of the University, enrolment information can be found here.
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Language |
Mode of delivery |
Stage |
Part |
Duration |
Day and time of classes |
Date of first class |
Date of final class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENROLMENT CLOSED |
ARABIC | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Tuesday & Thursday 17:30 to 19:00 | Tuesday 5 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | ARABIC | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Tuesday & Thursday 19:00 to 20:30 | Tuesday 5 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | ARABIC | Online | 1 | 2 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Tuesday & Thursday 17:30 to 19:00 | Tuesday 5 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | FRENCH | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Wednesday 19:00 to 20:30 | Monday 4 March | Wednesday 20 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | FRENCH | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Thursday 17:30 to 19:00 | Monday 4 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | FRENCH | Online | 1 | 2 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Tuesday & Thursday 17:30 to 19:00 | Tuesday 5 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | GERMAN | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Tuesday & Thursday 17:30 to 19:00 | Tuesday 5 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | GERMAN | Online | 1 | 2 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Wednesday 19:00 to 20:30 | Monday 4 March | Wednesday 20 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | ITALIAN | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Wednesday 17:30 to 19:00 | Monday 4 March | Wednesday 20 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | ITALIAN | Online | 1 | 2 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Wednesday 19:00 to 20:30 | Monday 4 March | Wednesday 20 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | JAPANESE | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Thursday 17:30 to 19:00 | Monday 4 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | JAPANESE | Online | 1 | 2 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Thursday 19:00 to 20:30 | Monday 4 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | MANDARIN | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Tuesday & Thursday 17:30 to 19:00 | Tuesday 5 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | MANDARIN | Online | 1 | 2 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Wednesday 19:00 to 20:30 | Monday 4 March | Wednesday 20 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | PORTUGUESE | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Wednesday 17:30 to 19:00 | Monday 4 March | Wednesday 20 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | RUSSIAN | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Tuesday & Thursday 17:30 to 19:00 | Tuesday 5 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | RUSSIAN | Online | 1 | 2 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Wednesday 19:00 to 20:30 | Monday 4 March | Wednesday 20 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | SPANISH | Online | 1 | 1 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Thursday 17:30 to 19:00 | Monday 4 March | Thursday 21 March |
| ENROLMENT CLOSED | SPANISH | Online | 1 | 2 | 3 Weeks (HT Weeks 8-10) | Monday & Wednesday 17:30 to 19:00 | Monday 4 March | Wednesday 20 March |
Enrolment
For Learners with an Oxford University SSO (Single Sign-On) simply click on the enrol button next to the class that you wish to join.
For Learners without an Oxford University SSO, or who are not members of the University, please email admin@lang.ox.ac.uk with the following details:
- Full name
- Email address and phone number
- The name of the course you wish to study (including Stage and Part)
- The start date and time of the course
- Your connection to Oxford University, if any (to determine course fee)
We will then provisionally enrol you onto the course and send you a link to the Oxford University Online Store for payment. Once payment is received we will confirm your place on the course.
A note on the timetables
A Stage is made up of three Parts, usually Part 1 is Michaelmas term, Part 2 is Hilary term and Part 3 is Trinity term. Please note, complete beginners (Stage 1) cannot join Parts 2 or 3 if they have not completed Part 1.
For more information on Stages, please visit the individual language web pages which can be found on the right-hand side of this page.
Intensive course structure
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- When: Weeks 9 & 10 of Trinity term
- Class frequency: 3 per week
- Length of class: 90 minutes
- Online learning pathway study: 3-4 hours per week
- Self-study and practice time: 4 hours per week
Course fees & funding
Course Guides
General Pathway Course Guide 2023/24
Academic Pathway Course Guide 2023/24
Fast Track Pathway Course Guide 2023/24
Useful links
- View language courses
- Tailored courses for departments
- Funding for Oxford students
- Information for external learners
Course textbooks
Details of textbooks can be found in the Course Guide for each pathway (see above).
Contact us
The Language Centre
12 Woodstock Road
Oxford
OX2 6HT
