Languages
We offer language courses at all levels and over 27 different languages here at Build. Whether you would like to attend part-time evening, daytime or weekend language classes, our highly popular language courses offer the widest choice in London. Classes range from French, German, Italian and Spanish to Japanese, Korean and Arabic. Most language lessons are taught at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced. We offer short courses, intensive and fast-track if you need to learn in a hurry, as well as one-day workshops and tasters. Not sure what level you are? Use our self-assessment tool
Discover the benefits of learning a second language and find out what the top growing languages are at Build, and why there's never been a better time to learn them.
Got a question about our courses? Call us on 020 7492 2644 or email [email protected].
If you are looking for language courses on behalf of your organisation, email us on [email protected] or call 020 7492 2640 for more information and to see how we can help.
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Some of our courses take place at our main building in Covent Garden, and some in Euston. Please check the course webpage for location details.
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Chinese 4/5
Course Date: Mon 15 Oct 2018
Location on this date: EC EustonFor advanced learners of Mandarin Chinese. Suitable if you have studied Chinese for 5-6 years or equivalent.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
Italian 4: practise and consolidate: module 1
Course Date: Wed 17 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAttenzione: le lezioni si svolgeranno a settimane alterne, cioè ogni quindici giorni. Questa classe di conversazione ti offre la possibilità di consolidare il tuo livello intermedio di italiano praticando e perfezionando I punti grammaticali studiati al livello 4. Adatto a chi frequenta un corso al livello 4 o 5 oppure a chi ha una conoscenza equivalente della lingua. Le date del corso sono le seguenti: 17//10/18, 31/10/18, 14/11/18 and 28/11/18.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Italian beginners: rapid introduction
Course Date: Sat 20 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA lively two-day course for complete beginners. Based on the tutor's own materials.
After this course, students can join the second half of any beginner course that started in September for half the course fee.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £99.00 -
Latin inscriptions: the basics
Course Date: Sat 20 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLatin inscriptions can be found almost everywhere, but can you work out what they mean? Learn how to interpret some of these inscriptions. A visit to the British Museum is included.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £30.00 -
El día de los muertos
Course Date: Sat 27 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn more about this day that honours the dead with festivals and lively celebrations; a typically Latin American custom that combines indigenous Aztec culture with Catholicism.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Arabic intercultural workshop
Course Date: Sat 27 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA fascinating exploration of some of the key differences between Western and Arab cultural traditions and societal norms, including the role of Islam and set against recent political upheaval in the region.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £59.00 -
Italian beginners: module 1
Course Date: Mon 29 Oct 2018 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis short, intensive programme is ideal if you want to study at a rapid pace (twice a week) and in a small group (8-10 students). You will have plenty of opportunity to practise the language. Based on units 1-4 of Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version).Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Hindi beginners intensive: module 1
Course Date: Tue 30 Oct 2018
Location on this date: EC EustonLearn to speak Hindi and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative class which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners. Based on Teach Yourself GET STARTED IN HINDI by Rupert Snell.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Spanish 1 fast-track: module 1
Course Date: Tue 30 Oct 2018 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: EC EustonLearn Spanish on this intensive course for beginners, with the emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Based on units 1-10 of Ele Actual A1 (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishing).Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Italian Tuesday evening beginners
Course Date: Tue 30 Oct 2018
Location on this date: EC EustonLearn to speak Italian on this intensive, evening class. Taught in Italian, the emphasis is on developing your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni). Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian 1: module 2.'.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Le Paris d'Haussmann
Course Date: Thu 1 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetImaginez une ville en pleine expansion au XIXème, capitale mondiale dont les rues étroites, insalubres, sans aucune structure sanitaire n’ont pas changé depuis des siècles. Arrive Hausmann qui démolit, élargit et reconstruit pour nous donner le Paris que nous connaissons et aimons tant. Cet atelier va vous permettre de comprendre les raisons, le processus et les conséquences de ce phénomène dans un contexte historique particulier.
To find out about our great discounts on our French workshops, please visit our - French workshops and short course bundles page.
.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £59.00 -
Revive your elementary French (daytime)
Course Date: Thu 1 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course in January.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
German beginners intensive: module 1
Course Date: Thu 1 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademySuitable for complete beginners. The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold).Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
French 1 intensive: module 1B
Course Date: Thu 1 Nov 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: EC EustonContinue learning French on this lively course for near beginners, taught in French with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Suitable if you have completed French beginners: module 1 or 1A or have studied French for a term recently.
Note: This course includes an extra charge for specially prepared materials.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £115.00