There’s no such thing as someone who isn’t gifted for languages—you just need to find the one that fits you. And that’s why we’re here: Your multilingual future starts now!
At Kent, we do things differently. Our approach is all about flexibility, personalisation, and employability—giving you the freedom to learn languages your way.
You can study, free of charge: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish.
Our Immersion modules are intensive, fast-paced classes that throw you straight into the language—helping you make rapid progress and hit your goals fast. 🎯
With our exclusive Language Gym,combining online resources and two free weekly drop-in workshops, you can shape your learning journey—whether you just want to try out a new language or are determined to reach fluency.
Language Express offers free evening classes not only to staff and students, but also to education and NHS professionals across the region.
Kent undergraduates can even dedicate a full year to one language with the Year in a Language programme (standard UG fees apply).
Your options at a glance:
| BA in Modern Languages student | UG Student of any subject at Kent | PGT, PGR or staff at Kent | External | |
| Language Immersion modules | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Language Gym | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Language Express | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Year in a Language | - | ✅ | - | - |
The Language Centre is home to a dynamic research community, bringing together experts in languages, linguistics, and literatures. Our work is anchored in:
📚The
Research
Network for Languages, Linguistics and Literatures –
exploring the richness of language in all its forms.
🎓
The Modern
Languages Teaching Forum – advancing research and
innovation in language education.
We welcome new PhD students into our vibrant graduate community. Interested? Explore our staff profiles to find a supervisor who shares your research interests.
✨ Funding Opportunity: The Philip Robinson Scholarship for PhD students in French Literature and Culture is now open for applications!
