Action steps
- Determine your language goals: which level of proficiency do you want to obtain, in what language, and for which purposes (hobby or professional)?
- Define your current proficiency in the language. Most providers of language classes organize proficiency level tests before the start of the language course.
- Look for a provider of foreign language classes. Take a look at the list of suppliers below.
- Search for opportunities to practice the language you are learning. Several language classes providers organize opportunities to practice, for example through study trips or conversation groups. The library of Leuven also organizes ad hoc conversation groups, 'Bab(b)el', check out the activities page of the International House Leuven to find out when the next conversation group is. There are of course also a lot of online possibilities to practice.
- Joining one of the International House Leuven's regular activities is a great way to practice English, as all of our events are hosted in English.
Attention points
- Some companies offer in-house language courses if proficiency in this language is required for your job. Inquire about such initiatives with your company.
- If proficiency in a certain language is required for your job, you might be entitled to paid educational leave. Ask about the possibilities at the HR department of your company.
- Most providers of language courses follow the structure of the school year and offer either classes that start in September and end in June, or classes lasting one semester (September-December/January or February-June). In Leuven you can join summer courses at CLT Leuven.
Other helpful resources
Suppliers:
- KU Leuven Language Institute
- CLT Leuven
- CVO (Centre for Adult Education) Volt (Dutch only)
- LIGO (Dutch only)
- Learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute Group T Academy
- Learning Dutch for children
Other resources:
- Leuven language buddies: facebook group that creates different language practice meetups around Leuven
- Duolingo: online learning platform
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