Languages
The increasingly global nature of commercial business, together with the growth in public sector cooperation across countries, requires individuals and organisations to deal effectively with language and cultural challenges.
We help organisations and individuals address this by delivering language courses and bespoke training that develops foreign language skills and cultural awareness. We offer award-winning language courses delivered by highly trained staff, using some of the latest facilities for learning languages in the UK.
Our extensive links with international partner institutions and commercial organisations offer you the opportunity to work and study overseas. This ensures you gain valuable international experience, enhancing your employability.
Read about the Routes into Languages, which is a government-funded project to encourage language study.
Read about the specialist facilities we have available for you to use.
Read profiles about our teaching team.
Filter search results for Languages by
Search results - 21 results found
Language courses are available from beginner to advanced level to anyone who wishes to develop and improve their competence in a foreign language. You can study • French • German • Spanish • Italian • Portuguese • Japanese • Chinese. We offer two-hour weekly classes in our language laboratories and multimedia self-access centre. Our language... More information
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to teach English to speakers of other languages on this certified course. Your studies prepare you for work in a range of national and international educational settings. You can apply to take a placement teaching English to French speakers from primary school age up to university level, such as... More information
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to teach English to speakers of other languages on this certificated course. Your studies prepare you for work in a range of national and international educational settings. You can apply to take a placement teaching English to Spanish speakers from primary school age up to university level, such... More information
Study two languages and develop the business and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for international business graduates with language expertise.You study Spanish with another foreign language. You can choose your additional language from a selection of • French • German • Italian. Italian is offered at beginner level... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code R4N1
Subject area
Related subjects
Study two languages and develop the business and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for international business graduates with language expertise.You study French with another foreign language. You can choose your additional language from a selection of • Spanish • German • Italian. Italian is offered at beginner level... More information
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to teach English to speakers of other languages on this certified course. Your studies prepare you for work in a range of national and international educational settings. You can apply to take a placement teaching English to German speakers from primary school age up to university level, such as... More information
Study two languages and develop the business and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for international business graduates with language expertise.You study German with another foreign language. You can choose your additional language from a selection of • Spanish • French • Italian. Italian is offered at beginner level... More information
Develop the tourism and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for graduates with language expertise in the tourism industry. You prepare for a career in international tourism, where speaking more than one language is an important skill in a wide range of roles.You study two languages consisting of Spanish with another... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code R4N8
Subject area
Related subjects
Develop the tourism and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for graduates with language expertise in the tourism industry. You prepare for a career in international tourism, where speaking more than one language is an important skill in a wide range of roles.You study two languages consisting of French with another foreign... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code R1N8
Subject area
Related subjects
Develop the subject and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for marketing professionals with language expertise.You study two languages consisting of French with another foreign language. You can choose your additional language from a selection of • Spanish • German • Italian. Italian is offered at beginner level only.... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code R1N5
Subject area
Related subjects
Develop the subject and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for marketing professionals with language expertise.You study two languages consisting of German with another foreign language. You can choose your additional language from a selection of • Spanish • French • Italian. Italian is offered at beginner level only.... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code R2N5
Subject area
Related subjects
Develop the subject and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for marketing professionals with language expertise.You study two languages consisting of Spanish with another foreign language. You can choose your additional language from a selection of • French • German • Italian. Italian is offered at beginner level only.... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code R4N5
Subject area
Related subjects
Develop the tourism and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for graduates with language expertise in the tourism industry. You prepare for a career in international tourism, where speaking more than one language is an important skill in a wide range of roles.You study two languages consisting of German with another foreign... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code R2N8
Subject area
Related subjects
The Graduate Diploma in Business and English is a pre-masters course, designed for international students (non-native speakers of English) intending to complete postgraduate studies in business, management, finance or related studies.It improves your English language proficiency and business knowledge to a level which allow you entry onto selected... More information
This course is for UK and international graduates with no or limited professional teaching experience who plan to follow or develop a career in English language teaching.Through this course you become an informed, inquiring and confident teacher through reflective engagement with your learning and teaching over the year.You gain critical and... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
Subject area
Related subjects
This course is suitable if you • have experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages• wish to specialise and gain a qualification in teaching English for academic purposes (EAP)EAP is taught to international students studying or preparing for study at university in the UK and overseas.Core areas include • the differences between... More information
The current shortage of modern-language teachers makes this a great choice of subject to teach at secondary-school level and beyond. Modern languages are a priority subject, so having the skills to enthuse and motivate others in French, German or Spanish will make it easier for you to find a job when you graduate. You may even be eligible for a... More information
This free scheme is for Sheffield Hallam students who are non-native English speakers and want to improve their language skills. English for academic purposes (2–4 hours per week)This module covers reading, writing, speaking and listening for academic purposes and should improve your English dramatically. You study either• long thin – one two-hour... More information
Undergraduate
Part-time
UCAS code not applicable
Subject area
Related subjects
Studying international business with French provides you with the theoretical knowledge, practical understanding and range of skills required to pursue various careers in business or management, with global, international or UK-based multinational organisations.Develop the business and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code N1R1
Subject area
Related subjects
Studying international business with Spanish provides you with the theoretical knowledge, practical understanding and range of skills required to pursue various careers in business or management, with global, international or UK-based multinational organisations. Develop the business and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code N1R4
Subject area
Related subjects
Studying international business with German will provide you with the theoretical knowledge, practical understanding and range of skills required to pursue various careers in business or management, with global, international or UK-based multinational organisations.Develop the business and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code N1R2
Subject area
Related subjects
Routes into Languages
Background
Routes into Languages is a government-funded four year project which aims to increase the take up of language courses in higher education by encouraging more young people to continue studying languages at school and college and into university.
The programme is supported by £8 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England and the Department for Children, Schools and Families. Regional networks were set up to deliver a range of activities and events to promote the role of languages in business development and economic growth.
Our involvement
We are a lead partner in the Yorkshire Universities consortium which brings together schools, colleges, regional higher educational institutions, the Regional Language Network and Comenius Yorkshire and the Humber. More information about this project and details of other events can be found at www.routesintolanguages.ac.uk/yorkshire
Languages facilities
Language provision at Sheffield Hallam includes two state-of-the-art digital language laboratories for teaching.
We have a multimedia language learning resources centre with digital lab facilities, internet access, satellite TV, and a wide range of graded self-study materials in analogue and digital form.
As well as tuition from your tutor, you get the opportunity for extra conversation practice with a foreign language assistant. Students are also encouraged to join the tandem learning scheme, where you are paired with a native speaker of the language you are studying.
We have specialist software for interpreting practice and recording oral work, and interactive learning activities at stages one and two of the University Language Scheme.
Maria Scheule
Lecturer
I was born in Germany and moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland to study English literature and language. After completing my studies, I moved to England where I decided I wanted to teach. I went on to study my PGCE at Sheffield and later completed my teacher training in French and German.
I began teaching at Sheffield Hallam 12 years ago. My main area is teaching international business and German, although I have also been involved in events management degrees over the past two years. I am responsible for student work placements in Germany and I am also involved in widening participation.
I am the representative for Sheffield Hallam University in the Yorkshire and Humber consortium for routes into languages, a national project which encourages pupils to study languages in secondary school.
Rachel Bower
Senior lecturer in French and business English
Having specialised in French, German, international marketing and international contract law at university, my first career was in international sales and marketing, where I utilised my language skills on a daily basis to secure sales, develop the company brand, and organise the company's presence at overseas exhibitions.
I then launched my own languages consultancy business offering bespoke language support to international companies and SMEs. Having made the transition into education, I have worked in a range of contexts, my most recent role being national lead for the Labour government's National Teaching and Learning Change Programme, which aimed to improve teaching and learning in a range of curriculum areas across the post 16 sector. Our regional and national events enabled language teachers to share best practice, and to develop new skills, including coaching skills to enable their colleagues to continue to improve language teaching and learning in their institution.
I bring a dynamic and enthusiastic teaching style to classroom activities and was awarded the Sheffield Business School Teaching Excellence award in 2011. I have carried out research projects in listening strategies in the target language, autonomous learning and in employability skills for linguists, for which I was made a Fellow of the Centre for Excellence in Professional Placement Learning at the University of Plymouth.
Above all, I am passionate about language learning and the unique skills which a languages graduate brings to the workplace.
Teaching interests
• listening in the target language
• experiential learning in real-life scenarios of languages in the workplace
• developing speaking confidence in the target language
• job application and interview skills in the target language
Teaching
• French and business English at undergraduate level
Research interests
• listening in the target language
• languages and entrepreneurship
• employability skills in the languages graduate
Dr Armelle Blin-Rolland
Lecturer in French
I was born in Brest (Brittany). After gaining my first degree in German studies at the University of Western Brittany, I moved to Bangor, North Wales and completed an MA in European studies and a PhD in French studies, while teaching French as a graduate teaching assistant.
After obtaining my PhD I worked as a teaching fellow at the University of Bath for one year, teaching French and French in the international business context, before taking up a position as lecturer in French at Sheffield Hallam University.
Teaching
• French language at undergraduate level
• business, society and culture
Research interests
• adaptation from/into literature, film, TV and comics
• French-language popular culture (bande dessinée in particular)
• theories of voice in literature and film
• the fantastic in French-language film and comics
Christine Lyne
Languages subject group leader
`I have worked in the languages subject group at Sheffield Hallam University for over 20 years, teaching Spanish, business English and academic study skills for international students.
`After graduating with a BA (Honours) in Applied Language Studies I worked in Latin America for three years and travelled extensively throughout the region. Since returning to the UK, I have taught in several further education and higher education institutions and pursued my research interests in a variety of fields. These include, developing interactive materials for virtual learning environments, encouraging learner autonomy, using e-portfolios to assess independent learning and developing translation and interpreting skills in a vocational context.
`As well as having the opportunity of teaching languages at all levels, something which I enjoy immensely, I am also involved in developing international links with Spanish speaking universities and Spanish placement companies. Ensuring students have a positive and rewarding experience during their time abroad is one of the key aspects of my work.
`I am very proud to lead a team of committed, inspirational tutors who provide outstanding teaching and support to language students at Sheffield Hallam. '
Dr Anja Louis
Senior lecturer in Spanish
Since completing my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Hispanic Studies at Birkbeck College (University of London), I have worked in both the private and public sectors throughout Europe. My professional experience includes managerial positions in the international book business, lectureships at higher education institutions both in the UK and Spain, and running an international coaching business. During my rich and varied working life I have led cross-cultural teams, managed international projects, worked on the design of computer programmes and delivered weekly literary talks on a Hispanic radio programme.
In the classroom I frequently introduce my own professional experience to provide students with real-life scenarios. My teaching style is centred on participatory forms of learning and I actively encourage self-directed inquiry or research. I am caring, creative and gregarious; I strive to motivate students to find their own voice and achieve their own forms of success. I feel honoured to have been nominated for the Inspirational Teacher’s Award 2012 by my students.
Teaching interests
• inquiry-based learning
• the interface of teaching and coaching
• film as a learning tool
• cross-cultural awareness and transnational identity
After having published widely in the interdisciplinary area of law and Spanish popular culture, my current research interests have moved into fields of an intercultural nature:
• intercultural communication
• transnational cinema
• cross-cultural coaching and training
Dr Ania de Berg
Lecturer in German
I came to Sheffield Hallam in 2013 after having worked at universities in Germany, Poland and the UK, including the University of Sheffield, University of York and Leeds Metropolitan University.
I hold an MA and PhD in German and I have taught both the German language and more specialised content courses. I love teaching, and my aim is to communicate my own enthusiasm to my students and help them become confident communicators across cultures as well as accomplished linguists.
My publications include a monograph on German-language travel literature and a co-edited volume on remembrance in Austrian literature and film. In recent years, I have become particularly interested in issues of intercultural communication.
Teaching
• German at undergraduate level
• German business, society and culture
Teaching interests
• use of interactive tools in the classroom
• original sources (press,TV, film and literature) as didactic materials
• teaching `outside the classroom' – projects, workshops and other activities that foster independent thinking and communicative skills
Research interests
• intercultural communication
• travel literature
• modern German and Austrian culture
Profiles
Maria Scheule
Lecturer
Rachel Bower
Senior lecturer in French and business English
Dr Armelle Blin-Rolland
Lecturer in French
Christine Lyne
Languages subject group leader
Dr Anja Louis
Senior lecturer in Spanish
Dr Ania de Berg
Lecturer in German
