Oxford University Language Centre

12 Woodstock Road01865 283360

http://www.lang.ox.ac.uk

email admin@lang.ox.ac.uk

• The Language Centre provides resources and services for members of the University who need foreign languages for their study, research or personal interest.

• Two main programmes of foreign language courses: Languages for Study and Research (LASR) and the Oxford Programme in Languages (OPAL).

• The LASR programme is open to all students at Oxford University

• registration fee of £25 per course per term• provides courses in ten languages: French,

Georgian, German, Mandarin Chinese, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Welsh.

• emphasis on general communication or reading • most courses last for the entire academic year• those with academic need for classes are given

priority (priority forms from LC)

• Intended for those who are highly motivated, willing to commit to a fast-paced course and wish to obtain a certificate of achievement.

• Two hours per week (18.00-20.00, Mon-Thurs, 17.00-19.00 Friday) + independent study

• Fee of £195 is payable in advance for OPAL courses

• Further fee of £55 is payable for the examination and supported project work in Trinity Term.

• Most colleges have arrangements for partial reimbursement of the fees on successful completion.

OPAL courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Closed courses and language options

• Courses for faculties and departments:• French: History, Law, Maths, Physics,

Engineering Science, Chemistry, Computing• German: History, Chemistry, Physics,

Engineering Science, Maths, Computing• Spanish: Physics, Chemistry, Eng Sci• Italian: History of Art• Dutch: Law• Materials students can take all OPAL and LASR

courses

English for Academic Studies

Intended for students who had to meet an English language requirement

• Registration fee of £15 per class per term

• Academic Writing (2 hours per week)

• Advanced Communications Skills (2 hours per week)

• Registration in 0th Week (on-line or in person). Classes begin in Week 1

Library and Independent Study Area

• Language Centre has a large library and self-study area.

• Language-learning materials in well over 140 languages to help you with your reading, exchanges abroad, overseas site visits and holiday trips.

• Inductions daily at 10.00 and 14.00

• Print, audio-visual, CD and CALL materials. Dictionaries, courses, readers.

• News (recorded each day in term-time) in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish

• TV reception in 14 languages

The LAMBDA Project • What is the Lambda Project?

The Oxford Language Maintenance and Development Project: How learners can best maintain their language skills independently. Our question is "What makes a good language keeper?"

• The project aims to help staff and students who cannot or do not wish to attend formal classes maintain their French or German language skills.

• Who may join? Any member of the University or Colleges who has at least GCSE French or German (or equivalent) may apply to join.

Registration 2008• English Courses – Mon - Wed Week 0 (Oct 4-6)• LASR Courses - Mon 0th Week - Wed Week 1 (Oct 4-

13). Courses start in Week 2• Deadline for LASR priority & lottery places is

Wednesday, Week 1, at 5pm• OPAL Courses – Any time up to Wed, Week 1, at 5pm• LASR & OPAL courses start in Week 2• Online registration for LASR and English courses on

the Language Centre web site www.lang.ox.ac.uk from 4th October, when standard registration begins.

• Until then, if you need to make a LASR priority application, please contact James Matejtschuk at admin@lang.ox.ac.uk

• On-line placement tests in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

www.lang.ox.ac.uke-mail admin@lang.ox.ac.uk

• Opening Hours• TERM WEEKS 0 and 9 • Monday - Friday 8.45 -18.30 •  • TERM WEEKS 1-8 • Monday - Thursday 8.45 - 20.00

Friday 8.45 - 18.30Saturday 10.00 - 13.00

•  • CHRISTMAS AND EASTER VACATION • Monday - Friday 8.45 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.30 •  • SUMMER VACATION • Monday - Friday 8.45 - 16.30