Individuals

Advising you on language courses, job opportunities and careers

Are you interested in learning a language? Are you already learning or do you speak another language? Would you like to find out more about how to use your skills and the benefits they can bring you? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then the information contained on these pages can help you to take the next step.

Language courses

If you would like to start a language course and want to find out more about selecting the right one for you, click on Access to language learning. You will be able to find advice as to what to expect and information about the National Language Standards (NLS). Alternatively search on BLIS Courses, supported by learndirect to find out about language courses in your local area.

New research by the UK Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies (LLAS) has identified more than 700 reasons to study languages. If you need further incentive to begin your studies then why not have a look at some of the 700 reasons or order your free copy of the report at www.llas.ac.uk/700reasons

Careers using languages

See our careers page to find out how you can use your language skills in the work place.

BLIS Jobs

The job site for people with languages. Search regionally and nationally for vacancies requiring people with language skills.