Language learning

An institutional priority

"As from 2010, ULg will not only be a university where students come out with a degree, but also everyday fluency in a foreign language." Blog of B. Rentier, Rector at ULg. January 2007

NEW! Translation and interpreting at Liège

September 2008 will see the start of studies previously absent from Liège: translation and interpreting.

Currently focusing on four languages (English, Dutch, German and Spanish), these studies aim to train high-level language technicians, capable of dealing with every type of written material (business, political, legal, literary, etc.) and translating contents into the here and now while respecting the context and the author's intention.

These new courses will be organised in conjunction with the "Haute Ecole" of Liège (HEL) and the University of Liège (ULg), who share expertise in this domain. The degrees obtained (bachelors and masters) will be granted by both institutions. More informations...

At the same time, the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters is reinforcing its masters degrees in Modern Languages and Literature with a specialisation in translation. Besides the "English-French" option, students can choose between "Dutch-French", "German-French" and, for our numerous German-speaking students, "French-German". These masters degrees also provide the opportunitiy to learn Chinese or Japanese. Two new courses, each worth 10 credits, are on offer: initiation in Chinese and initiation the Japanese. This unique opportunity in the French-speaking part of Belgium, is fully in line with the development of Asiatic languages and cultures at ULg. The Confucius Institute and the Cejul (Centre d'Etudes japonaises) are participating actively in it.

Language classes within the courses

Numerous language courses and courses in foreign languages are organised in all areas of study, beginning in the first year of the bachelor's degree. See this page.

The "Institut Supérieur des Langues Vivantes" at ULg

This institute provides language classes (English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian) for students following non-linguistic courses, as well as preparatory language classes for newly enrolled students. It also organises classes in French as a foreign language for foreigners attending the University of Liège, but also for people from outside the university. More info...

@LTER courses

Besides the language classes integrated into the courses, the "Institut Supérieur des Langues Vivantes" allows students to take distance language classes through @LTER ("Apprentissage des Langues Télématique, Encadré et Responsabilisé"). Studying and practicing German, English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and French as a foreign language is available to the entire university community - staff and students. Some modules are also open to people outside the university. More info...

Perfecting your French 

The "Institut Supérieur des Langues Vivantes" at ULg offers you the possibility of perfecting your French, testing your competences, improving them and preparing yourself to read and write scientific texts. More info...

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Chinese and Japanese 

Want to learn Chinese? The Confucius Institute offers students and company managers classes in Chinese language and culture. At the end of these classes, participants receive an official certificate from the French-speaking Community. More info...                

It's also possible to organise "tailor-made" Japanese classes". More info...