Languages
SERC offers various language courses through part-time study. Courses are pitched at different levels, from holiday conversation skills to first year degree level.
You’ll learn useful vocabulary, explore the rules of grammar, and get to understand cultural aspects of the language. On the more advanced courses, students will develop skills in reading and writing.
An additional language can enhance your cv and career prospects, as well as increasing your confidence to interact with others whilst travelling for business or leisure.
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Why study Languages at SERC
Build real-world language skills for travel, work and further study. You’ll develop confidence in speaking and listening, improve reading and writing, and deepen your understanding of culture — with supportive teaching and clear progression routes for every level.
Available Courses
Explore our diverse range of courses designed to ignite your passion and enhance your skills, offering a dynamic learning experience tailored to your interests and goals.
All Courses
- Advanced French
- Advanced Italian
- Advanced Japanese
- Advanced Spanish
- Beginners French 1
- Beginners French 2
- Beginners Irish 1
- Beginners Irish 2
- Beginners Irish 3
- Beginners Italian 1
- Beginners Italian 2
- Beginners Italian 3
- Beginners Spanish 1
- Beginners Spanish 2
- Holiday French
- Holiday Italian
- Holiday Portuguese
- Holiday Spanish
- Intermediate Italian
- Level 1 Award in Spanish 1
- Level 2 GCSE Spanish
- Level 3 Award in Spanish 4
- Level 3 Award in Spanish 5
- Level 3 Certificate in Spanish 6
- Mandarin for Beginners 1
- Mandarin for Beginners 2
- OCN NI Level 4 Award in Modern Languages (Spanish)
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- Advanced French
- Advanced Italian
- Advanced Japanese
- Advanced Spanish
- Beginners French 1
- Beginners French 2
- Beginners Irish 1
- Beginners Irish 2
- Beginners Irish 3
- Beginners Italian 1
- Beginners Italian 2
- Beginners Italian 3
- Beginners Spanish 1
- Beginners Spanish 2
- Holiday French
- Holiday Italian
- Holiday Portuguese
- Holiday Spanish
- Intermediate Italian
- Level 1 Award in Spanish 1
- Level 2 GCSE Spanish
- Level 3 Award in Spanish 4
- Level 3 Award in Spanish 5
- Level 3 Certificate in Spanish 6
- Mandarin for Beginners 1
- Mandarin for Beginners 2
- OCN NI Level 4 Award in Modern Languages (Spanish)
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