French (Lower Intermediate/Refresher)
- Tuesdays 5.15 - 7pm
- Course starting in Week 3
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Class dates: 4.2, 11.2, 18.2, 25.2, 4.3, 25.3, 1.4, 8.4
- Teacher: Anne-Sophie Brian
- Price: 185 Euro
Language Classes for UCD Staff
Continuing in Trimester 2, 2024/25 - REGISTRATIONS OPEN ON 2ND DECEMBER
These courses are a continuation of language classes offered in Trimester 1. Everyone with basic knowledge of the languages on offer is welcome to join. These classes are not suitable for complete beginners.
Learning will focus on speaking skills: introductions, interests, preferences and simple interactions with speakers of the chosen language. The class will be conducted, as much as possible, in the target language. Topics covered include foods, hobbies and daily routine. An overview of culture and lifestyle will be provided. All four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing will be introduced and basic interaction in the target language will be encouraged.
- Language classes are open to all UCD staff and Postdoctoral Fellows (please enter your staff P-number to register).
- Log into InfoHub first if you have issues accessing the booking page or selecting an offering.
- Classes will take place on campus, locations will be shared with everyone registered at the end of January 2025.
- For queries email: (opens in a new window)slcl@ucd.ie
Language classes are organised by:
Italian
- Tuesdays 5.15 - 7pm
- Course starting in Week 3
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Class dates: 6.2, 13.2, 20.2, 27.2, 6.3, 27.3, 3.4, 10.4
- Teacher: Mercedes Camara Marin
- Price: 185 Euro
Portuguese (Beginners)
- Mondays 5.15 - 7pm
- Course starting in Week 4
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Class dates: 10.2, 17.2, 24.2, 3.3, 24.3, 31.3, 7.4, 14.4
- Teacher: Vítor Fernandes
- Price: 185 Euro
Italian (Beginners)
- Mondays 5.15 - 7pm
- Course starting in Week 4
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Class dates: 10.2, 17.2, 24.2, 3.3, 24.3, 31.3, 7.4, 14.4
- Teacher: Pamela Di Sotto
- Price: 185 Euro
FAQ
Capacity is set to 16 learners per class.
No, classes are available to UCD staff only. A P-Number is required at registration and non-UCD attendance is not possible.
For the time being only the languages on the website are available. Language modules offered by CEGL and SLCL will remain open to students only.
Log in to InfoHub via UCD Connect first. Go back to the website afterwards and click on the register button.
Please email (opens in a new window)slcl@ucd.ie and we can change your registration.
All classes will take place in-person on campus. The room location will be shared with all attendees in the first week of term. Online attendance won't be possible.
It is possible that more advanced classes might be envisaged in future trimesters, depending on actual demand and on teacher availability. SLCL/CEGL will monitor demand after the first iteration in autumn 2024.
Languages Classes for Staff are not open to retired staff, however, language classes (same price) are also offered by UCD ALL and available for retired colleagues: Lifelong Learning - UCD Access and Lifelong Learning
2024/25 programme should be online soon, if you have questions about this offering you can email
(opens in a new window)all@ucd.ie