Learn a language

Learning a different language is one of the most useful skills you can have.

It can provide new opportunities and greatly enhance your employability.

At BU we know just how significant language skills can be. So if you want to learn a new language we can help you.

Welcome to the BU Language Centre.

Whether you are looking to develop your different language skills or you are an international student looking to improve your academic and professional English, the Language Centre has a selection of multimedia resources to help you.

The Language Centre is overseen by our Language Adviser Paul Barnes who can advise on the most appropriate materials for your needs as well as give you guidance on language learning techniques.

Vivienne Reed, the Languages Programmes Administrator, is also available able to help you. She is based in D167 (Dorset House).

Languages on myBU

We have two communities on myBU associated with the Language Centre. The first is the English LAB community which is designed to help international students improve their English language accuracy and skills. The other is the Languages@BU community where you can find materials and information to help you learn or improve your French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese or Arabic.

If you would like to take part in either of these communities, please fill in the Application Form on the Languages@BU community's Registration and Information page.