The University of Sheffield
Languages Gateway

About the Gateway: your choices

The Languages Gateway is your one-stop location for information about language learning and services at the University of Sheffield.

You will find:

Whether you are a complete beginner or want to develop your language skills, or are seeking language services, the Gateway will help you find the information.

School of Languages and Cultures

The SLC offers full degrees across four departments: French, Hispanic Studies, Germanic Studies and Russian and Slavonic Studies.

Visit the SLC website

Modern Languages Teaching Centre

The MLTC has language modules for students on STEM degrees, and on other non-language degrees, as well as language exchanges and Masters in Applied Language Studies.

Visit the MLTC website

The Institute for Lifelong Learning

The Institute for Lifelong Learning offers language courses to the wider community in Sheffield. This includes many courses which are open to the public.

Visit the website

English Language Teaching Centre

The ELTC offers a wide range of English language courses and services for University students and departments, as well as the public.

Visit the ELTC website

School of East Asian Studies

SEAS has research and teaching covering China, Japan and Korea. It offers intensive Chinese, Japanese and Korean language options through its degree courses, as well as non-intensive options for students wishing to add an East Asian language dimension to their studies.

Visit the SEAS website

Sheffield Confucius Institute

This is a focal point for China-related activities in Sheffield, the Midlands and Northern England. It promotes Chinese as a foreign language and language training for businesses.

Visit the website

East Asia Business Services

EABS was established by the University to provide support for UK organisations dealing with Japan. It comprises an educational division and a consultancy division.

Visit the EABS website

Sheffield Union of Students

The Students' Union hosts a range of language-based events including an international languages festival and taster courses in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Visit the SU website