Attending a language course or summer school is an ideal opportunity to discover another country for a few weeks, while learning a new language or improving your existing knowledge of specific subjects. Connect with people from all over the world and experience the culture of your host country firsthand.
You can also obtain language and attendance certificates, which may be useful for job applications or even required for certain professions. Taking language courses abroad not only broadens your personal horizons, it can also boost your CV and improve your career prospects.
So take the plunge and embark on an adventure!
The best place to learn a language is where it is spoken. But before you start, you need to decide what kind of language course you want to take. With seemingly endless choices, there is bound to be the perfect option for everyone.
You can…
- take a stand-alone language course abroad to get to know the culture, people, and language. The course is designed for learning language or improving language proficiency and providing cultural education.
- take a language course to prepare for studying or doing an internship abroad. During the course, you will acquire the language skills you need for a future stay abroad.
The great wide world is at your fingertips, now you just have to figure out where to go. Think about what language you want to learn or improve. Where do people speak this language?
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides extensive information about the opportunities available to you abroad on its website.
Some of JGU’s partner universities offer special language courses for students in Asia (Korea and Japan). If you are interested in these, please contact us to find out more!
Of course, taking a language course abroad also involves costs. But that should not stop you from embarking on this adventure. You can apply for scholarships and financial aid – we will be happy to advise you on this subject and help you find the right financial assistance to make your dream of going abroad come true.
