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).

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. All sessions will be on-line only for semester 1 and 2.

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. All sessions will be on-line only for semester 1 and 2.

How do I enrol?

You can apply for a Languages for All module on our Online Application Portal. 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 2020-21

Each language module (originally 10 credits, but now in audit only mode until further notice) consists of one taught hour per week for 10 weeks. All classes take place in the evenings, from 6-7pm. All classes will be held on-line on Microsoft Teams, starting week commencing 5th October.There are not evening classes on week commencing 26th October (half term).

Semester 2

All classes will be held on-line on Blackboard Collaborate, starting week commencing 1st February 2021. There are no evening classes on week commencing 1st March (University Reading Week) and during 29 March-16th April (Easter Break).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 27th January 2021.

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.