Languages for All – Bangor University Students and Staff

You will find information on this page on how to enrol on a language class as well as timetable details and further information about materials and textbooks. The classes are designed to cater for a variety of levels - from absolute beginners to advanced learners seeking to develop their language skills. You can find out more about the levels here.

The information on this page is for Bangor University students and staff. If you are from outside the University and looking for part-time (community) evening classes, please click here.

I am a Bangor University Student

The Languages for All scheme – funded by the University and Erasmus+ – has made it possible for all registered Bangor University students to enrol on one module per semester FREE OF CHARGE (subject to availability).

These modules are offered only in audit mode – that means there will be no formal assessment and no credits will be awarded on completion of the modules.
All face-to-face sessions will be delivered in New Arts (Lecture Rooms 1-5) and Main Arts (Drama Rehearsal Room) buildings. Please, once registered, check Blackboard frequently for further details and updates. 

Register here.

I am a Bangor University Employee

Bangor University employees (with the exception of those also registered as full-time students) are eligible to be considered for a fee waiver on University courses. For more information about eligibility and the fee waiver, please contact pt.learning@bangor.ac.uk.

The modules will be in audit mode only – that means there will be no formal assessment of the module and no credits will be awarded on completion of the module. These modules are offered only in audit mode – that means there will be no formal assessment and no credits will be awarded on completion of the modules.

All face-to-face sessions will be delivered in New Arts (Lecture Rooms 1-5) and Main Arts (Drama Rehearsal Room) buildings. Please, once registered, check Blackboard frequently for further details and updates. 

How do I enrol?

You will be able to apply for a Languages for All module on our Online Application Portal once final details about the format of 2021-22 courses are updated after 2nd September 2021.* Please revisit this page by then. Please refer to the guidance notes for help completing the form.

For more information about tuition fees payable by Bangor University staff for part-time courses and eligibility for fee waivers, please consult the main Student Administration webpages and Tuition Fees pages.

Languages for All Timetable 2021-22

Each language module consists of 10 sessions, one session/week. Some courses are offered face-to-face, some others online. Please scroll down to check which courses are available in each format. All classes take place in the evenings, starting 4th October:

• Face-to-face sessions. Start: 6.30pm. Break: 7.10-7.15pm. End: 7.55pm.
  
• Online sessions. Start: 6.10pm. Break: 6.50-6.55pm. End: 7.35pm.

Please see dates below for the University Reading Weeks and Easter Break in 2021/22, when no sessions will be delivered:

Semester 1: week commencing 1st November 2021 (one week)
Semester 2: week commencing 28th February 2022 (one week)
Semester 2: week commencing 4th April 2022 (three weeks)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SEMESTER 1: Wednesday 29th September 2021

PLEASE NOTICE: Due to the sanitary crisis, we may need to adjust the format of these modules during the semester. These changes would be communicated accordingly, usually on Blackboard.

                               

Semester 1 (Week commencing 4th October 2021)				Semester 2 (Week commencing 31st January 2022)
Language	Level/Module Code/CEFRL	When?	Where?	Language	Level/Module Code/CEFRL	When?	Where?
French	Beginners LXN1021 A1	Tue	Online	French	Beginners  LXN1524 A1	Tue or Wed	TBC
		Wed	DRR
					Beginners Plus A1+ LXN1022	Wed	TBC
	Intermediate LXN1051 A2	Tue	LR3		Intermediate Plus LXN1052 A2+	Thu	TBC
		Thu	Online
	Advanced LXN1023 B1	Mon	DRR		Advanced Plus LXN1024 B1+	Mon	TBC
Spanish	Beginners LXN1012 A1	Mon Thu	Online	Spanish	Beginners LXN1523 A1	Mon (7-8pm) or Tue (6-7pm)	TBC
		Tue Wed	LR2
					Beginners Plus LXN1525 A1+	Mon or Wed	TBC
	Intermediate LXN1043 A2	Mon	LR5		Intermediate Plus LXN1526 A2+	Tue or Thu	TBC
		Wed	Online
	Advanced LXN1041 B1	Thu	LR2		Advanced Plus LXN1042 B1+	Thu	TBC
German	Beginners LXN1001 A1	Wed	Online	German	Beginners LXN1528 A1	Thu	TBC
		Thu	DRR		Beginners Plus LXN1002 A1+	Wed	TBC
	Intermediate LXN1031 A2	Tue	DRR		Intermediate Plus LXN1032 A2+	Tue	TBC
	Advanced LXN1061 B1	Mon	LR2		Advanced Plus LXN1062 B1+	Mon	TBC
Italian	Beginners LXN1071 A1	Mon	Online	Italian	Beginners Plus LXN1072 A1+	Mon	TBC
		Wed	LR5
	Intermediate LXN1073 A2	Wed	Online		Intermediate Plus LXN1074 A2+	Tue	TBC
					Advanced Plus LXN1076 B1+	Wed	TBC
Chinese	Beginners LXN1401 A1 [HSK1]	Mon	Online	Chinese	Beginners LXN1527 A1 [HSK1]	Thu	TBC
	Intermediate LXN1421 A2 [HSK2]	Tue	Online		Beginners Plus LXN1402 A1+ [HSK1+]	Mon	TBC
	Advanced LXN1431 B1 [HSK3]	Wed	Online		Intermediate Plus LXN1422 A2+ [HSK2+]	Tue	TBC
					Advanced Plus LXN1432 B1+ [HSK3+]	Wed	TBC

Please note: (1) Courses run subject to minimum numbers; (2) Many classes are popular - as class numbers are limited, places will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.  We recommend you enrol as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; (3) While the University makes every effort to ensure that the information provided is correct, the timetables may be subject to change.

Materials and Textbooks

The majority of modules require students to purchase a textbook. As soon as you are accepted onto a module, please ensure that you purchase the relevant textbook for your level. A full list of textbooks can be found here.

Further information

Please consult the Student Information leaflet for further information about the different levels, module codes and the timetable. If you have any other queries, please contact us at: languagesforall@bangor.ac.uk.

Please note that you may collect XP points for these modules as part of the Bangor Employability Award (BEA) BEA.