Open Evenings

These are opportunities for you to visit the department, share a glass of wine with the tutors and ask any questions you may have about the courses. The evenings are free of charge, but you do need to register with the Department of Languages and Translation Studies beforehand (T: 01483 682857).

Open Evenings for 2011-2012 are at 7pm to 8.30pm on the following dates:

Monday, 26th September 2011

Monday, 9th January, 2012

Monday, 16th April, 2012

Term Dates

Autumn term:

10th October – 1st December 2011

Spring term:

16th January – 8th March 2012

Summer term:

23rd April – 14th June 2012 (Wed/Thurs courses)/19th June (Tues courses)/ 25th June (Monday courses)

All classes are held on weekday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. 

Courses start in October, January, and April. There are no half-term breaks.

Languages and Levels Offered

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where are the courses held?

All classes are taught in high-quality teaching rooms on campus, many of them purpose built language labs. All learners are able to use the excellent self-study facilities in the new Library and Learning Centre.  Opening hours can be checked at http://www.surrey.ac.uk.library.

View directions on how to find us.

What level am I?

View the online guide

The Department of Languages & Translation Studies staff are highly experienced in advising learners about levels. You can speak to one of our tutors on the telephone, or at one of the open evenings.

What facilities are available to me?

All learners are able to use the excellent self-study facilities in the new Library and Learning Centre.  Opening hours can be checked at http://www.surrey.ac.uk/library/.

How will I be taught?

Speaking and understanding the spoken language are very important skills for most people. Our classes concentrate on building your confidence in the language and you can expect to be taught in the language you are learning and have plenty of opportunity to participate in class.

The course materials are related to real life, enabling you to acquire knowledge of the country as well as its language. You will be given work to do each week.

How often and how long for?

Some of our classes are intensive and meet twice a week for 8 weeks, while others run for 16 weeks, one evening a week. Advanced, Intermediate and Advanced Spoken Languages meet once a week over 8 weeks.

• Autumn term:

  10th October – 1st December 2011

  Spring term:

  16th January – 8th March 2012

  Summer term:

  23rd April – 14th June 2012 (Wed/Thurs courses)/19th June (Tues courses)/ 25th June (Monday courses)

How much does it cost?

Payment should be made on enrolment before the start of courses. We are sorry but refunds cannot normally be given if you withdraw from a course.

• Language courses (all levels): £235
• 8 week "spoken" courses (all levels): £130

Classes will run subject to their viability.

Please note: We advise early enrolment, as some courses do fill up before the start date.

In the unlikely event that a class has to be postponed we will endeavor to telephone you. Should we experience any adverse conditions (like the snow in January 2010), please check your e-mail.

How do I enrol?

There are several ways to enrol on one of these courses.

• Enrol online from mid-August
• By email eveninglanguagecourses@surrey.ac.uk.
• By telephone 01483 682 857.
• By downloading the enrolment form and returning by post (see address below).

For information or advice on course content and level, telephone Colin Reeves on 01483 682 857 or email eveninglanguagecourses@surrey.ac.uk