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Why has English taken over academia? article icon

Languages

Why has English taken over academia?

If English is globally squeezing out teaching in local languages, the fault isn't with the language but with economics. Anna Kristina Hultgren and Elizabeth J. Erling explain.

Article
5 mins
How to learn a language free course icon level 1: introductory icon Badge icon

Languages

How to learn a language

Learn about the concepts and skills required to learn languages successfully. This free course, How to learn a language, introduces the skills and strategies for language learning, setting realistic goals when learning languages and keeping motivated, practise speaking skills and vocabulary learning strategies. It will enable you to evaluate ...

Free course
24 hrs
English: skills for learning free course icon level 1: introductory icon Badge icon

Education & Development

English: skills for learning

Develop the English reading and writing skills needed for university success.

Free course
24 hrs
Intermediate Spanish: A trip across Latin America free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Languages

Intermediate Spanish: A trip across Latin America

In this free course you will embark on a journey off the beaten track, to see the natural wonders of Latin America and some of its people. Intermediate Spanish: A trip across Latin America invites you to discover how people in South and Central America have adapted to the different environments which have created the conditions in which ...

Free course
8 hrs
Intermediate German: The world of work free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Languages

Intermediate German: The world of work

This free course, Intermediate German: The world of work, concentrates on developing cultural knowledge and practical language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and interacting in a variety of situations.

Free course
8 hrs
Saint David's Day collection | Casgliad Dydd Gŵyl Dewi article icon

Languages

Saint David's Day collection | Casgliad Dydd Gŵyl Dewi

As we celebrate St David's Day, the patron saint of Wales, you can learn more about Welsh language, culture and society with these free online learning resources.

Article
20 mins
Year of the Rat: Chinese New Year article icon

Languages

Year of the Rat: Chinese New Year

Happy Year of the Rat. Why not learn how to write and pronounce basic Chinese words to celebrate Chinese New Year?

Article
5 mins
АНГЛІЙСЬКА НА КОЖЕН ДЕНЬ free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Languages

АНГЛІЙСЬКА НА КОЖЕН ДЕНЬ

Чи хотіли б ви покращити своє поточне знання англійської або, можливо, згадати теми, які ви, скоріш за все, забули? Цей безкоштовний курс є гарною підготовкою до вивчення офіційного рівня English Essential Skills Level 1, який доступний в Уельсі. Незважаючи на те, що курс не охоплює всі аспекти сучасної навчальної програми English Essential ...

Free course
48 hrs
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Languages

Everyday English 2

This free course, Everyday English 2, will inspire you to improve your current English skills and help you to communicate more effectively in everyday work and life.

Free course
48 hrs
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Languages

Everyday English 1

This free course, Everyday English 1, will develop and improve your essential speaking and listening, reading and writing skills for work, study and everyday life.

Free course
48 hrs
How Elvish has had greater impact than Esperanto article icon

Languages

How Elvish has had greater impact than Esperanto

Why has Tolkien's fantasy language had a greater impact than those who attempted to engineer a universal language?

Article
5 mins
Beginners’ German: food and drink free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Languages

Beginners’ German: food and drink

This free course, Beginners' German: food and drink, provides materials that support the development of listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. The content focuses on food, restaurants and eating habits. The course also gives examples of how grammar, vocabulary, cultural aspects and study skills are taught by the OU in the Beginners' ...

Free course
6 hrs