Planning a holiday? Want to improve your job prospects in the UK and abroad? or Just want to learn something new? We offer courses for different skill levels in French, German, Italian, Greek, Spanish, Makaton, British Sign Language and Lip Reading.

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Why Learn a Language?

There are many different reasons someone might want to learn a language such as:

  • Become more creative
  • Delay the onset of Dementia
  • Open more career options
  • Improve your confidence
  • Enjoy travelling more
  • Perform better at maths
  • Help your memory to grow
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Delay onset of Dementia

Research shows that learning a second language can delay the onset of Dementia and other symptoms of Alzheimer

Become More Creative

You will improve your creativity because learning a second language forces you to experiment and think of alternative words.

Open Career Options

You will open up your career options not only because you will have the skills to apply for more jobs but it can also make your CV stand out.

Improve Confidence

By learning a new skill it can help you to improve your confidence. Evidence from studies show language learners have higher confidence than non language learners.

Travelling

You will have a more exciting time travelling if you can understand the language and make new friends.

But isn’t there an app for that?

There are many benefits to learning a language with ACL instead of using an app. Here’s why:

Communicate with Real People

By taking a languages course at ACL you will be able to communicate with real people, this can help you to improve your language skills further.

More Feedback and Explanation

At ACL our expert tutors will be there to give you as much feedback and explanation as you need.

Easier to Stick to a Routine

It can be easier to stick to a routine by learning through a course with us instead of using an app, this is because your classes will be scheduled on a specific day at a specific time.

First Class Tutors and Resources

Our tutors are experts at the languages they are teaching and have a wide range of resources to help every learner to develop their skills.

Roleplays, Activities & Games

Our courses give you the opportunity to develop your language skills in a fun way using roleplays, activities, games and group work.

Improve your Wellbeing

By interacting with other people on one of our languages courses you will improve your wellbeing.

Develop a Cultural Awareness

Our courses not only teach you the language but you will also learn about the culture of the language to develop your skills further.

Improved Confidence

By taking a language course at ACL you will be able to practice the language to other real people and therefore improve your confidence using the language in real life.

Meet New Friends

You will meet new people on a language course and make new friends.

Opportunities to Ask Questions

Ask as many questions as you need to understand the language, our tutors are always happy to help.

Which Level Course Should I Take?

Take our quizzes to test your knowledge and find out which level course you should enrol on.

Spanish
Italian
French
German
BSL, Makaton & Lip Reading

What People Say about Our Courses

Case Studies
Feedback
The pace of the lessons was just right and challenging with interesting resources
I found the course stimulating and there was a good mix of listening and speaking
I have enjoyed all aspects of the course, it has been a good grounding in grammar
Lessons are structured and varied. Grammar is mixed with conversation and listening
I enjoy learning in a supportive environment
The course is well structured and thought out. Most importantly our tutor makes it fun
We have enjoyed lively, well-prepared lessons with a variety of presentations
Not only learning the language but also about customs in Spain
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Career Pathways

Interpreter

Interpreters change spoken words from one language into another, either face-to-face or remotely.

Secondary School Teacher

Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.

Communication Support Worker

Communication support workers (CSWs) help deaf students in education.

Languages Book/Blog Writer

Writers produce creative work, including novels, children's books, scripts, poetry and travel writing.

Tourist Guide

Tourist guides show visitors around places of interest like cities, historic buildings and art galleries.

Bilingual secretary

Bilingual secretaries provide administrative services in English and one or more foreign languages.

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