Languages
Our language courses are designed for real life communication. Whether learning for travel, family, or just for fun, our expert tutors will help learners develop the skills required to use a language.
There are no exams to worry about just practical skills and a deeper look into the cultures and traditions behind every language.
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Our language courses are designed for real life communication. Whether learning for travel, family, or just for fun, our expert tutors will help learners develop the skills required to use a language.
There are no exams to worry about just practical skills and a deeper look into the cultures and traditions behind every language.
Search Courses Here
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The Benefits of Learning a Language!
Our learners have reported that upon completing a course, they now felt self-assured to communicate in their chosen language; this has helped learners who travel or are relocating to another country to live. They've told us that they've also gained:
. Confidence to talk to locals
. Improved memory by keeping their brain active
. Increased creative thinking
. Development of self-pride
. Relationships with other adult learners
. Increased job opportunities
. Developed perspectives, through learning about new cultures
. Ability to explore new things, for example, films and art in their original form.
Not sure what level you're currently learning at?
Find out more about the pathway to language learning at Leicester Adult Education below.
Please note that our languages courses are not qualification courses.
Below you will find the pathway for language learning at Leicester Adult Education. Our Modern Foreign Languages courses are aligned with the Common European Framework for Reference for the Languages (CEFR). Please note that our languages courses are not qualification courses.
CEFR levels gained after completing the course are in brackets next to the course title. Learn more about the Common Reference Levels on the Council of Europe's website.
CEFR = Common European Framework for Reference for the Languages.
If you're still unsure, there is a self-assessment tool at the bottom of this page. This is a quick multiply choice questionnaire that will help you understand your level.
We hope this will help you decide what level your language learning may be at. If you need any more help, please do get in contact with us. We are unable to formally assess the level of members of the public but you will be advised on the closest fit to you. The following applies for our French, Italian and Spanish courses:
Getting Starting with … (5-week course)
. CEFR Level = Pre A1
. Suitable for learners with very little to no knowledge
Languages for Beginners Part A (25-week course)
. CEFR Level = A1
. Suitable for learners who have completed our Getting Started with course or has some previous knowledge.
Beginner Languages Part B (30-week course)
. CEFR Level = A1/A2
. Suitable for learners who have done a GCSE more than 5 years ago/may be using Duolingo.
Intermediate Languages Part A (30-week course)
. CEFR Level = A2
. Suitable for learners who have basic independent communication skills. For example, they can ask a question in the language and understand mostly of what is said. They may have completed a GCSE less than 5 years ago.
Intermediate Languages Part B (30-week course)
. CEFR Level = A2/B1
. Suitable for learners who have everyday conversation skills. For example, they can have a basic conversation about everyday matters but still requires thinking time and may make mistakes.
Intermediate Languages Part C (30-week course)
. CEFR Level = B1
. Suitable for learners who have everyday conversation skills. For example, they can have a conversation about everyday matters.
Advanced Languages: Language and Culture (30-week course)
. CERF Level = B1/B2
. Suitable for learners who can use the language for everyday and some professional communication.
Advanced Languages Courses – maintain your level (5-30-week courses)
. CERF Level = B1-C2
. Suitable for learners who can use basic language with some level of independence and wishes to practice the language and learn more about the culture.
We do not offer qualification levels. Those searching for a formal qualification, please consider other providers
Test yourself!
Our language team have put together an initial self-assessment together for our Spanish, Italian and French courses. These multiply choice questions will help you to understand what your learning level is before enrolling onto a course. Find out more information on the forms below.
Spanish self-assessment
Italian self-assessment
French self-assessment