Improve your language skills and cultural awareness with our LFA language classes. They are open to everyone and run between September and May at a range of levels.
Our language classes open to all
Course Fees
Fee options (22 weeks, 2 weekly hours):
- £270 University of York students
- £330 University of York staff, alums, over 60s and students from other HE institutions
- £360 Members of the public
£30 Optional exam administration fee if you opt in to take assessments towards a certificate of attainment
If you are a visiting student or scholar who is at the University of York for one semester only and you wish to enrol for part 1 or part 2 only, please contact us at languages@york.ac.uk for information about entry level requirements and fees.
Register for a LfA general language and culture course
Registration for our LFA courses starting in September is now open
Languages and levels
Our year-long LFA courses are available for Arabic, Chinese, Classical Latin, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Medieval Latin and Spanish at levels ranging from Beginners to Intermediate or Upper-Intermediate, depending on the language. They align with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Please consult our detailed guide for more information.
You can also assess your level through our self-assessment tool, available for Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
Tailor your language-learning journey
If you are a UoY student, you can choose to take an LFA course as a 20-credit module or as a non-credit module, depending on your preferences and on whether you have room in your degree to take a language module as an elective on a given academic year. For example, if you choose a 20-credit elective module in French one year, then you can take the next-level module as a non-credit course the following year and vice versa. This allows you to continue learning the language while adapting to your needs.
Timetable and Course Descriptors
Please see the LFA 22-Week Courses Timetable 2026/27 for an overview of our courses and class times.
LFA Terms and Conditions
Please make sure you have read our LFA Full terms and conditions before registering for one of our courses.