Language courses
Extra-curricular language courses for Bayes undergraduates
For undergraduates studying at Bayes Business School, we offer language courses in addition to your degree.
The courses will develop your linguistic abilities in a business context by consolidating language skills, expanding vocabulary, developing listening comprehension and improving speaking ability.
At the Business School we recognise that graduates with language skills are better able to compete in a competitive job market. We work in conjunction with City St George's, University of London's Centre for Language Studies to offer the languages that are most frequently requested by recruiters.
Languages and levels offered
- Arabic: Beginner
- French: Beginner, Lower-intermediate, Upper-intermediate, Advanced
- German: Beginner, Lower-intermediate, Upper-intermediate, Advanced
- Mandarin: Beginner, Lower-intermediate
- Japanese: Beginner
- Spanish: Beginner, Lower-intermediate, Upper-intermediate, Advanced
We may also have some places in on a Russian Beginner course and an Arabic lower intermediate course available which are offered in a different programme.
The courses will only run if there is sufficient demand.
What level am I ?
All our courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This is only a general guide – lecturers will adapt their programme to the linguistic level of the students in the class.
| Level | UK Qualification (starting level) | Starting Level | European Level (CEFR) *working towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | No prior knowledge necessary | No knowledge, apart form a few words | A1 |
| Lower intermediate | Pre-GCSE, or rusty GCSE | Basic understanding of language | A2 |
| Upper intermediate | Good GCSE, rusty AS | Good understanding of language | B1 |
| Advanced | A-level | Comfortable use of language | B2 |
Format and timetable
Courses run over Term 1 and Term 2. There will be one 2-hour session face-to-face teaching per week.
Most courses run on Wednesday afternoons with a few exceptions in the evenings from 6pm-8pm. These slots should suit your Undergraduate timetable.
Teaching style and assessment
During the classes you will be taught in a variety of ways, including: lectures, group work, work with a partner and short presentations. In self-study time, you will be expected to read, listen to the language and use methods to learn more about the culture in which your chosen language is spoken.
Module assessment is 100% coursework.
On successful completion of your language course, you will receive a certificate to demonstrate your level of proficiency.
Registration
Our registration process for the 2025/26 courses is now closed.
Further information
If you have any questions relating to the provision or content of extra-curricular language courses, please contact languages@citystgeorges.ac.uk