Language Centre
Maastricht University's Language Centre offers a broad range of language services to students, staff, companies, organisations, and anyone else with interest in language learning. We help them communicate effectively in an international environment. From language courses in modern languages such as English, French, German, and Spanish to Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian. There is something for everyone.
What language would you like to learn?
- Social Dutch groups are full! The next registration period for period 2 (November-December) opens on 10 October.
- Registration for English is open.
For other languages, please check again on 1 October for our 7-week Dutch courses in November-December and after 9 December for the 14-week Dutch and Modern Foreign Languages courses that start again in February 2025.
Web-based courses are offered all year round.
- Our online registration form lists only the courses and groups with places still available and/or an active waiting list.
Want to know more about the different starting dates of our courses? Check out the annual course schedule.
- Did you know we organise a Language Café once a month? More information
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Observant 30 May 2023 | What do UM students think about an obligation to learn Dutch?
Fostering Learning and Inclusion: the Language Centre at Maastricht University
Studying in a language that is not your mother tongue can be challenging. That's why the Language Centre at Maastricht University is dedicated to breaking down language barriers. This centre of expertise provides tailored solutions for students facing language challenges, delivered by specialised and knowledgeable language teachers. The Language Centre offers a range of language training courses, including academic language skills and intercultural communication skills.
‘Maaike and Arno’, Podcast for Dutch learners
Are you learning Dutch and have a hard time pronouncing the tongue-twisting sounds of the Dutch language? Then put on your headphones because this podcast will have you speaking Dutch in no time!
The podcast the Language Centre participated in is created from the idea of giving participants more learning mileage in an accessible, fun way.
Tutor in the spotlight
'Chinese is not that difficult to learn!'
Suli Poell on learning Chinese
When I tell people that I am a Chinese teacher, people often say: “Chinese is a very difficult language!” That is right, Chinese IS difficult. There are two reasons that make Chinese difficult. One is the pronunciation with four tones, which you don’t find in English. The second is the Chinese characters, which people have no idea how to read and write. Learning Chinese can seem like a daunting task. Read the whole article here
