Oxford University Language Centre 12 Woodstock Road 01865 283360

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Oxford University Language Centre 12 Woodstock
Road01865 283360

• http//www.lang.ox.ac.uk
• email admin_at_lang.ox.ac.uk

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• The Language Centre provides resources and
  services for members of the University who need
  foreign languages for their study, research or
  personal interest.
• Two programmes of foreign language courses
  Languages for Study and Research (LASR) and the
  Oxford Programme in Languages (OPAL).

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• The LASR programme is open to all members of
  Oxford University
• Registration fee of 20 per course per term
• provides courses in ten languages French,
  Georgian, German, Mandarin Chinese, Modern Greek,
  Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Welsh.
• emphasis on general communication
• most courses last for the entire academic year
• those with proven academic need for classes are
  given priority (priority forms from LC)

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OPAL courses in French, German, Italian and
Spanish.

• Intended for those who are highly motivated,
  willing to commit to a fast-paced course and wish
  to obtain a certificate of achievement.
• Two hours per week (18.00-20.00) independent
  study
• Fee of 185 is payable in advance for OPAL
  courses
• Further fee of 45 is payable for the examination
  and supported project work in Trinity Term.
• Most colleges have arrangements for partial
  reimbursement of the fees on successful
  completion.

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• The Language Centre also runs courses in English
  for Academic Studies.
• Registration fee of 10 per course per term
• Academic Writing (2 hours per week)
• Advanced English (2 hours per week)
• English for Social and Academic Purposes
• (2 X 1 hour per week)

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Special Courses

• German and Italian for Classics, Ancient History
  and Archaeology
• Various languages (eg French, German, Spanish,
  Italian) for History according to demand
• Italian for History of Art
• Russian for MPhil/DPhil in REES
• French for Maths,Physical and Life Sciences
• Academic English Skills for Medical Sciences

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Library and Independent Study Area

• For those who wish to study a language at their
  own pace, the LanguageCentre has a large library
  and self-study area. The library has
  language-learning materials in well over 130
  languages to help you with your research reading,
  lab exchanges abroad, overseas site visitsand
  holiday trips.

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• Print, audio-visual, CD and CALL materials.
  Dictionaries, courses, readers.
• News (recorded each day) in Arabic, English,
  French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and
  Spanish
• TV reception in 14 languages
• Daily induction visits at 10.00 and 14.00

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The LAMBDA Project

• What is the Lambda Project? Lambda stands for
  The Oxford Language Maintenance and Development
  Project. The project investigates how learners
  can best maintain and develop their language
  skills independently. Our question is "What makes
  a good language keeper?"
• The project aims to help staff and students who
  cannot or do not wish to attend formal classes
  maintain and develop their French or German
  language skills. The following is a short guide
  to the project, how it works and how to join.
• Who may join? Any member of the University or
  Colleges who has at least GCSE French or German
  (or equivalent) may apply to join.

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Registration 2008

• English Courses Mon - Wed Week 0 (Oct 6-8)
• LASR Courses - Mon 0th Week - Wed Week 1 (Oct
  6-15). Courses start in Week 2
• Deadline for LASR priority lottery places is
  Wednesday, Week 1, at 5pm
• OPAL Courses Any time up to Wed, Week 1, at 5pm
• LASR OPAL courses start in Week 2
• Online registration for LASR and English courses
  on the Language Centre web site www.lang.ox.ac.uk
  from 6th October, when standard registration
  begins.
• Until then, if you need to make a LASR priority
  application, please contact James Matejtschuk at
  admin_at_lang.ox.ac.uk
• On-line placement tests in English, French,
  German, Italian, Spanish

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www.lang.ox.ac.uke-mail admin_at_lang.ox.ac.uk

• Opening Hours
• TERM WEEKS 0 and 9
• Monday - Friday 8.45 -18.30
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• TERM WEEKS 1-8
• Monday - Thursday 8.45 - 20.00Friday 8.45 -
  18.30Saturday 10.00 - 13.00
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• CHRISTMAS AND EASTER VACATION
• Monday - Friday 8.45 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.30
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• SUMMER VACATION
• Monday - Friday 8.45 - 16.30