Oxford University Language
Centre
12 Woodstock Road
01865 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 £30 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)
OPAL courses in Arabic, Chinese,
French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Russian and Spanish.
• 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,
Michaelmas and Hilary Terms.
• 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 P & E
Fast-paced, certificate courses (2 hours per week)
in a variety of language for students taking PPE,
Economics and Management or History and
Politics
Priority is given to 2nd year students
Fee of £195 payable + £35 examination and
project fee. Many colleges refund half on
successful completion
Assessment by examination and project
presentation
Courses start in Week 3 or 4 of Michaelmas Term
Closed courses and language options
• Courses for faculties and departments:
• French: History, Law, Maths, Physics,
Engineering Science, Chemistry
• 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
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English for Academic Studies
Intended for students who had to meet an
English language requirement
Registration fee of £20 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 2011
• English Courses – Mon - Wed Week 0 (Oct 3-5)
• LASR Courses - Mon 0th Week - Wed Week 1 (Oct 312). Courses start in Week 2
• Deadline for LASR priority & lottery places is
Wednesday, Oct 12, 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 3 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.uk
e-mail admin@lang.ox.ac.uk
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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 - 18.30
Saturday 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