Cockney has long provided the soundtrack to London life. Modern Cockney challenges the idea that “Cockney is dying” by showing how it continues to evolve as a vibrant cultural community -one that embraces diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. It offers a powerful voice for overcoming adversity, tackling social prejudice, and building togetherness among all who […]
Ever wondered what it’s like to read exactly the way you speak? This South Slavic language makes it possible with its beautifully consistent sound system, what you see is what you say. It’s a fun and rewarding choice for UK learners, offering quick wins alongside a deep dive into vibrant traditions, and everyday expressions. This […]
Romanian, the second most spoken language in London as of 2026. Can you believe it? You are invited to spend an hour with Ramona Gonczol, Associate Professor in Romanian studies at UCL (School of Slavonic and East European Studies), to be introduced to the basics of the beautiful Romanian language, the closest to Latin amongst […]
Step into a language where every greeting carries warmth, every good wish feels like a blessing, and even simple phrases unfold with musical elegance. Tamil – one of the world’s oldest living classical languages – offers a script that flows like art and sounds that dance with rhythm.In this taster, you’ll explore how Tamil expresses […]
Did you know that the Albanian language is a branch of its own within the Indo-European language family? To explore some of the features that make this language so unique, join Dr Mirela Xhaferraj, Albanian Language Tutor at UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies Short Courses, for an engaging introductory taster session. During […]
With its shared Germanic roots, Danish has more in common with English than many people realise. This interactive taster offers a fast-paced introduction to the language – and you may be surprised by how much you can understand (and say) in just one session. We’ll work with core structures and high-frequency vocabulary to get you […]
Kia ora! Join this lively introduction to te reo Māori, the language of the Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand. This friendly and interactive session will introduce you to a language that has experienced remarkable revival in the past 30 years, and is now a part of everyday life in Aotearoa. We’ll learn some simple […]
Georgian is one of the most unique and fascinating languages in the world, with its own ancient script and a rich cultural heritage that sets it apart from any other language family. Curious to discover something truly different? Join us -Keti Kalandadze and Marine Tigishvili – for a one-hour introductory session. We will guide you […]
“Estonian is a language spoken in North-Eastern Europe” – right or wrong? Actually, you can hear Estonian even in the UK, as there are about 10,000 Estonians living here. It sounds so different from English. Of course, it is not even an Indo-European language. It is the second largest Finnic language with approximately 1 million […]