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Learning a Foreign Language Abroad – intensive or add-on language courses
Projects Abroad offers the choice of two types of language course:
- Add-on courses for 14, 30 or 60 hours which run alongside a regular volunteer project like Teaching or Care.
- Intensive stand-alone courses which consist of 30 or 60 hours’ tuition over 2 weeks or 1 month.
Our language courses offer one-to-one or small-group language lessons and daily opportunities for practice. They are perfect for anyone looking to learn a major international language like Spanish, French or Mandarin, or those interested in learning more of a local language in a country where you may be planning to spend several months volunteering. In total, we offer courses in over 15 different languages in more than 20 destinations!
With help from our language teachers, you will improve your speaking, reading and writing skills with ease. You may surprise yourself with how quick and easy learning foreign languages can be. It is certainly far easier than learning back home!
Add-on 14, 30 or 60 hour language courses:
- Run alongside another volunteer project like Teaching, Care or Journalism.
- Tailored to suit your ability and requirements.
- One-to-one or small-group lessons.
- Flexible lesson times according to the structure of your volunteer project.
- Prices from £135 for 14 hours.
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International languages
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Arabic - Morocco
Arabic in Morocco
Morocco is a safe and moderate North-African country that offers a fascinating first taste of the continent. It also gives you the ideal opportunity to learn more about Arabic and Islamic influences.
One of the best ways to develop greater knowledge of Islamic culture is to learn Arabic. You can do this through Projects Abroad on an intensive, two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive 15 hours of tuition each week.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour course in Arabic which is scheduled alongside your main placement. If you are in the country volunteering for at least three months you could also complete a 60-hour language course alongside your volunteer placement.
While taking part in the Arabic Language Project you’ll be living in Rabat, an ancient but cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Rabat is the political and business capital of the country. Arabic is the official language of Morocco and is therefore widely spoken.
The Arabic classes are run by a qualified language tutor with the pace carefully tailored to suit your needs. Depending on when you arrive you may have the classes alone with the teacher or be in a small group with two or three other volunteers. You will be living with an Arabic-speaking Moroccan host family, who will encourage you to practise the language at home, while you experience their culture, community and customs.
After completing your Language Course Project you could then choose to volunteer on a Teaching or Care project in Morocco, and put your newly acquired language skills to use in a practical working environment.
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French – Morocco, Senegal, Togo
French Language Courses
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the French language and fascinating Franco-African culture on one of our add-on or intensive French Language courses in Morocco, Senegal or Togo.
On one of our intensive courses you’ll receive 15 hours of tuition per week and accommodation with a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. You can choose to join one of our intensive French language placements for two weeks or one month.
Alternatively you can undertake an add-on 14-hour or 30-hour language course in French which is scheduled alongside your main placement. These courses are tailored to your needs. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour add-on course alongside your placement.
French Language Courses in Morocco
Rabat provides a cosmopolitan setting in which to improve your French. Although Arabic is the official language in Morocco, Rabat's focus on politics and business means that French is culturally very important here. If you don't know much Arabic, French will be the main language that you use to communicate. Depending on when you arrive in Morocco you may take the intensive course alone or with two or three other volunteers at the same level as you.
French Language Courses in Senegal
French is the main language of communication on a daily basis in Senegal, although for most Senegalese people in St Louis their mother tongue is the tribal language of Wolof. But to buy items in a shop, chat with your placement supervisor or joke with your host family you will need to speak some French.
French Language Courses in Togo
Although Togo gained independence from France in 1960, French still remains the official language of this West African nation and French will be your main language of communication with the Togolese people. Numerous tribal languages are spoken throughout the country with Eve being the main language used in Lomé alongside French. Lomé is also home to a lively French Cultural Centre, which shows francophone films and hosts regular live music events.
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Mandarin – China
Mandarin Language Courses in China
Projects Abroad offers Mandarin language courses in both Shanghai and Chengdu. English is widely spoken in both cities; however by learning some Mandarin you'll be able to immerse yourself in the fascinating Chinese culture.
Making an effort to speak the basics in Mandarin will be greatly appreciated by your colleagues.
You can learn Mandarin through Projects Abroad on an intensive two-week or month-long Language course, where you will receive an average of 15 hours of tuition each week. Or you can choose an add-on 14, 30 or 60 hour course which runs alongside your placement.
Lessons will take place at a local language centre with a qualified language teacher. The lessons are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted based on your interests. Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Mandarin for many years, being immersed in the language every day will help your skills progress quickly.
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Portuguese – Brazil
Portuguese Language Courses
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Portuguese language and fascinating Brazilian culture on one of our intensive or add-on Portuguese language courses in Brazil.
On an intensive course you’ll have 15 hours of tuition per week and accommodation with a local Brazilian family in the city of Niteroi. You'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Portuguese which runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Portuguese for many years, being immersed in the language every day will help your skills progress quickly. Integrating into the local Brazilian community is also much easier when you have taken the time to learn their national language.
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Russian – Moldova
Russian Language Courses in Moldova
In Moldova, Russian and Romanian are both widely spoken. Through Projects Abroad you have the opportunity to follow an intensive 30-hour two week course or a 60-hour month-long Russian Language course with fully-qualified teachers.
Alternatively you can undertake an add-on 14-hour or 30-hour course in Russian. These courses run alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning to spend at least three months in Moldova you can also choose to take a 60-hour add-on course which will run alongside your main project.
As with all our one-to-one language courses, from the first lesson the pace will be tailored to suit your abilities and needs.
While studying Russian you will live with a Russian-speaking family in Chisinau - the small and charming capital of Moldova. Chisinau blends European and Soviet influences with just a touch of 21st century chic. It's a great place for you if you love the arts; offering great museums, galleries, and spectacular operatic and ballet performances.
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Spanish – Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru
Spanish Language Courses in Latin America
Immerse yourself in Spanish and the fascinating Latin American culture on one of our language courses in Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico or Peru.
You could join an intensive 30-hour two-week long course or a 60-hour month-long course. After the course you may then like to go on and put your language skills to good use by joining one of our volunteer projects.
Alternatively you can undertake an add-on 14-hour or 30-hour course in Spanish which runs alongside your main volunteer project. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour add-on course alongside your placement.
The courses are tailored to suit your ability. Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Spanish for several years, being surrounded by the language every day will help your skills progress in leaps and bounds.
Spanish Language Courses in South America
Why not learn Spanish on a Language course in Argentina in the beautiful city of Cordoba. Cordoba is an excellent base. You can easily visit nearby attractions like Che Guevara's house, the Pan de Azucar Mountain and many national parks.
Or you could study Spanish in Bolivia. Here volunteers are based in the vibrant university city of Cochabamba, which has an enviable spring climate year round.
You might like to learn Spanish on a Language course in Peru in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Living here provides a great insight into Peruvian culture. You will be based in one of several towns in the Sacred Valley or in the city of Cusco. The area is full of Incan heritage and opportunities for exploration and adventure. Visit the ancient site of Machu Picchu or enjoy white-water rafting on the Urubamba River.
Spanish Language Projects in Central America
Join a Spanish Language course in Costa Rica, in the small, picturesque town of Liberia. Costa Rica is a rugged country with many national parks, mountains and volcanoes. It's also a great place to use as a base to visit other Central American countries like Nicaragua and Panama.
Or learn Spanish on a Language course in Mexico and you'll be based in Guadalajara; a large city that's as typically Mexican as you can get. Mexico offers something to everyone volunteering abroad. It's an accessible country, with plenty of hotels, good public transport and lots to keep you occupied.
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Amharic - Ethiopia
Amharic in Ethiopia
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Ethiopian culture on one of our Amharic Language courses. Amharic is the official language of Ethiopia and is spoken by approximately 27 million people.
You can learn Amharic through Projects Abroad on an intensive, two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive 15 hours of tuition each week. With accommodation with a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore the area with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Amharic. These courses are tailored to your needs and run alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Ewe - Togo
Ewe Language Courses in Togo
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in Togo’s fascinating West African culture on one of our Ewe Language Courses.
Ewe is a Niger-Congo language spoken in Togo, Ghana and Benin by approximately six million people. Ewe is a tonal language where pitch differences are used to distinguish one word from another.
You can learn Ewe with Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. Living in the capital city of Lomé, with accommodation in the home of a Togolese family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore Lomé with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Ewe. This course runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Mongolian – Mongolia
Mongolian Language Courses
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Mongolian culture on one of our intensive Mongolian Language placements.
You can learn Mongolian through Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore Ulaanbaatar with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Mongolian which runs alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement
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Patois - Jamaica
Patois Language Courses in Jamaica
Immerse yourself fully in the fascinating Jamaican culture on one of our Patois Language courses. Patois features largely English words superimposed on West African grammar. The language was developed in the 17th century when slaves from West and Central Africa were exposed to English. Patois exists mostly as a spoken language and is widely used throughout Jamaica.
You can learn Patois through Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a Jamaican family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore Jamaica with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Patois which runs alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Quechua - Bolivia, Peru
Quechua Language Courses in Bolivia or Peru
It is possible to join a Quechua Language course in either Bolivia or Peru. Through Projects Abroad you have the opportunity to join an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. Quechua is the native South American language spoken primarily by the indigenous people living in the Andes.
The courses are taught one-to-one and the pace will be tailored to suit your abilities and needs. A good understanding of Quechua will enable you to make the most of your time in Bolivia or Peru and really engage with the local people.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour course in Quechua which runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning to spend at least three months in Bolivia or Peru you can also choose to take a 60-hour course which will run alongside your main project.
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Romanian - Moldova, Romania
Romanian Language Courses in Romania or Moldova
It is possible to join a Romanian Language course in Moldova or Romania. Through Projects Abroad you have the opportunity to join an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. As with all our one-to-one language courses, from the first lesson the pace will be tailored to suit your abilities and needs. A good understanding of Romanian will enable you to make the most of your free time in Moldova or Romania and really engage with the local people.
Living with a Romanian-speaking family in Brasov in Romania or Chisinau in Moldova you will be able to explore the sights of your chosen city while you immerse yourself in the Romanian language.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour course in Romanian which runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning to spend at least three months in Moldova or Romania you can also choose to take a 60-hour course which will run alongside your main project.
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Sinhalese - Sri Lanka
Sinhalese Language Courses in Sri Lanka
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Sri Lankan culture on one of our Sinhalese Language Courses.
Sinhala is the mother tongue of the Sinhalese people which make up the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka. Sinhala is the official and national language of Sri Lanka and due to centuries of colonial rule modern Sinhala contains many Portuguese, Dutch and English loanwords.
You can learn Sinhalese with Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a Sri Lankan family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore your region of Sri Lanka with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Sinhalese. This course runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Swahili - Tanzania
Swahili Language Courses
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Tanzanian culture on one of our intensive Swahili Language courses. Swahili is a Bantu language spoken mainly by people of eastern and central Africa and is the national language in Tanzania. The Swahili language has been influenced by Arabic and more recently also by English. One of Swahili’s attributes is that its pronunciation is straightforward compared to some other languages.
You can learn Swahili through Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore Tanzania with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Swahili which runs alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Tamazight - Morocco
Tamazight Language Courses in Morocco
Like Morocco itself, the spoken languages are greatly diverse. Arabic and French are generally spoken in the cities, but in the countryside and desert you are more than likely to hear Tamazight.
Tamazight is the language of the indigenous peoples of Morocco. It is closely related to the Berber languages spoken in Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and the Egyptian area of Siwa, as well as by large Berber communities in parts of Niger and Mali. The oldest recorded Tamazight inscription dates back around 2500 years.
You can learn Tamazight through Projects Abroad on an intensive, two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive 15 hours of tuition each week.
Volunteers who join our Nomad Project often come to Morocco for a Tamazight Language Project in the capital of Rabat - for two or four weeks – before embarking on their desert adventure.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour course in Tamazight which is scheduled alongside a placement in Rabat. If you are in Rabat volunteering for at least three months you could also complete a 60-hour Tamazight language course alongside your volunteer placement.
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Tamil - India
Tamil Language Courses in India
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique culture of India on one of our Tamil Language Courses.
The Tamil language has existed for over two thousand years and is one of the few living classical languages. Tamil is one if the major languages of the Dravidian family and is spoken in many other countries including Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.
You can learn Tamil with Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore your region of India with other volunteers.
Projects Abroad offers many other projects in India such as Business, Journalism and Medicine and having spent two weeks or one month studying Tamil would definitely help you if you then choose to continue on another volunteer project. While on your placement you could put your new language skills to use in a practical work setting and interact more with your local colleagues.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Tamil which runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Twi - Ghana
Twi Language Courses in Ghana
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Ghanaian culture on one of our Twi Language Courses.
Twi is the most commonly spoken tribal language in Ghana, and is the mother tongue of about 6 million Ghanaians living mostly in the southern half of the country.
You can learn Twi with Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore your region of Ghana with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Twi. This course runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Vietnamese - Vietnam
Vietnamese Language Courses
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Vietnamese culture on one of our Vietnamese Language courses. Vietnamese is the official and national language of Vietnam and is the first language of approximately 86% of its population.
You can learn Vietnamese through Projects Abroad on an intensive, two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive 15 hours of tuition each week. While living in Hanoi you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with our local staff. After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore the area with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Vietnamese. These courses are tailored to your needs and run alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Wolof - Senegal
Wolof Language Courses
Take a Wolof Language Course in Senegal and discover the vibrant culture of this west African nation. The Wolof people comprise over one third of the Senegalese population and approximately 80% of Senegalese people speak Wolof. Although French is the official language of Senegal, you will hear Wolof spoken frequently and most young children will speak much better Wolof than French.
You can learn Wolof through Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore St Louis with other volunteers.
Projects Abroad offers many other projects in Senegal such as Journalism, Medicine and Human Rights; having spent two weeks or one month studying Wolof would certainly help you if you then choose to continue on another volunteer project. While on your placement you could put your new language skills to use in a practical work setting and interact more with your local colleagues.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Wolof which runs alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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These language courses are ideal if you want to start learning a foreign language or to brush up on your existing skills. Your exact timetable will be agreed on arrival, so the hours fit in with your volunteer placement. We recommend that to fit in a 60-hour add-on course that you are on a placement for at least 3 months.
Please be aware that add-on language courses are not available alongside all projects, in particular many Conservation projects. Please check with us if you are unsure.
If you want to sign up for a 14, 30 or 60 hour add-on language course, simply include it on your application form. Please make a note on the form where it asks if you have any “placement preferences”. Alternatively, you can call us on 01903 708300 or email info@projects-abroad.co.uk.
Intensive stand-alone language courses:
- Run as a stand-alone full time project, not combined with another volunteer project.
- 30 hours’ tuition over 2 weeks or 60 hours’ tuition over 1 month.
- Includes food, accommodation, insurance, airport transfers on arrival and departure.
- Tailored to suit your ability and requirements.
- Usually one-to-one tutoring.
- Usually includes course textbooks.
- You choose the start date.
- You choose the language and destination.
- You’ll be part of the Projects Abroad volunteer community in your chosen destination.
- Prices from £995 for 30 hours over 2 weeks and £1,195 for 60 hours over 1 month.
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Arabic - Morocco
Arabic in Morocco
Morocco is a safe and moderate North-African country that offers a fascinating first taste of the continent. It also gives you the ideal opportunity to learn more about Arabic and Islamic influences.
One of the best ways to develop greater knowledge of Islamic culture is to learn Arabic. You can do this through Projects Abroad on an intensive, two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive 15 hours of tuition each week.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour course in Arabic which is scheduled alongside your main placement. If you are in the country volunteering for at least three months you could also complete a 60-hour language course alongside your volunteer placement.
While taking part in the Arabic Language Project you’ll be living in Rabat, an ancient but cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Rabat is the political and business capital of the country. Arabic is the official language of Morocco and is therefore widely spoken.
The Arabic classes are run by a qualified language tutor with the pace carefully tailored to suit your needs. Depending on when you arrive you may have the classes alone with the teacher or be in a small group with two or three other volunteers. You will be living with an Arabic-speaking Moroccan host family, who will encourage you to practise the language at home, while you experience their culture, community and customs.
After completing your Language Course Project you could then choose to volunteer on a Teaching or Care project in Morocco, and put your newly acquired language skills to use in a practical working environment.
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French – Morocco, Senegal, Togo
French Language Courses
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the French language and fascinating Franco-African culture on one of our add-on or intensive French Language courses in Morocco, Senegal or Togo.
On one of our intensive courses you’ll receive 15 hours of tuition per week and accommodation with a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. You can choose to join one of our intensive French language placements for two weeks or one month.
Alternatively you can undertake an add-on 14-hour or 30-hour language course in French which is scheduled alongside your main placement. These courses are tailored to your needs. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour add-on course alongside your placement.
French Language Courses in Morocco
Rabat provides a cosmopolitan setting in which to improve your French. Although Arabic is the official language in Morocco, Rabat's focus on politics and business means that French is culturally very important here. If you don't know much Arabic, French will be the main language that you use to communicate. Depending on when you arrive in Morocco you may take the intensive course alone or with two or three other volunteers at the same level as you.
French Language Courses in Senegal
French is the main language of communication on a daily basis in Senegal, although for most Senegalese people in St Louis their mother tongue is the tribal language of Wolof. But to buy items in a shop, chat with your placement supervisor or joke with your host family you will need to speak some French.
French Language Courses in Togo
Although Togo gained independence from France in 1960, French still remains the official language of this West African nation and French will be your main language of communication with the Togolese people. Numerous tribal languages are spoken throughout the country with Eve being the main language used in Lomé alongside French. Lomé is also home to a lively French Cultural Centre, which shows francophone films and hosts regular live music events.
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Mandarin – China
Mandarin Language Courses in China
Projects Abroad offers Mandarin language courses in both Shanghai and Chengdu. English is widely spoken in both cities; however by learning some Mandarin you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the fascinating Chinese culture.
Making an effort to speak the basics in Mandarin will be greatly appreciated by your colleagues.
You can learn Mandarin through Projects Abroad on an intensive two-week or month-long Language course, where you will receive an average of 15 hours of tuition each week. Or you can choose an add-on 14, 30 or 60 hour course which runs alongside your placement.
Lessons will take place at a local language centre with a qualified language teacher. The lessons are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted based on your interests. Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Mandarin for many years, being immersed in the language every day will help your skills progress quickly.
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Portuguese – Brazil
Portuguese Language Courses
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Portuguese language and fascinating Brazilian culture on one of our intensive or add-on Portuguese language courses in Brazil.
On an intensive course you’ll have 15 hours of tuition per week and accommodation with a local Brazilian family in the city of Niteroi. You'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Portuguese which runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Portuguese for many years, being immersed in the language every day will help your skills progress quickly. Integrating into the local Brazilian community is also much easier when you have taken the time to learn their national language.
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Russian – Moldova
Russian Language Courses in Moldova
In Moldova, Russian and Romanian are both widely spoken. Through Projects Abroad you have the opportunity to follow an intensive 30-hour two week course or a 60-hour month-long Russian Language course with fully-qualified teachers.
Alternatively you can undertake an add-on 14-hour or 30-hour course in Russian. These courses run alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning to spend at least three months in Moldova you can also choose to take a 60-hour add-on course which will run alongside your main project.
As with all our one-to-one language courses, from the first lesson the pace will be tailored to suit your abilities and needs.
While studying Russian you will live with a Russian-speaking family in Chisinau - the small and charming capital of Moldova. Chisinau blends European and Soviet influences with just a touch of 21st century chic. It's a great place for you if you love the arts; offering great museums, galleries, and spectacular operatic and ballet performances.
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Spanish – Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru
Spanish Language Courses in Latin America
Immerse yourself in Spanish and the fascinating Latin American culture on one of our language courses in Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico or Peru.
You could join an intensive 30-hour two-week long course or a 60-hour month-long course. After the course you may then like to go on and put your language skills to good use by joining one of our volunteer projects.
Alternatively you can undertake an add-on 14-hour or 30-hour course in Spanish which runs alongside your main volunteer project. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour add-on course alongside your placement.
The courses are tailored to suit your ability. Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Spanish for several years, being surrounded by the language every day will help your skills progress in leaps and bounds.
Spanish Language Courses in South America
Why not learn Spanish on a Language course in Argentina in the beautiful city of Cordoba. Cordoba is an excellent base. You can easily visit nearby attractions like Che Guevara's house, the Pan de Azucar Mountain and many national parks.
Or you could study Spanish in Bolivia. Here volunteers are based in the vibrant university city of Cochabamba, which has an enviable spring climate year round.
You might like to learn Spanish on a Language course in Peru in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Living here provides a great insight into Peruvian culture. You will be based in one of several towns in the Sacred Valley or in the city of Cusco. The area is full of Incan heritage and opportunities for exploration and adventure. Visit the ancient site of Machu Picchu or enjoy white-water rafting on the Urubamba River.
Spanish Language Projects in Central America
Join a Spanish Language course in Costa Rica, in the small, picturesque town of Liberia. Costa Rica is a rugged country with many national parks, mountains and volcanoes. It's also a great place to use as a base to visit other Central American countries like Nicaragua and Panama.
Or learn Spanish on a Language course in Mexico and you'll be based in Guadalajara; a large city that's as typically Mexican as you can get. Mexico offers something to everyone volunteering abroad. It's an accessible country, with plenty of hotels, good public transport and lots to keep you occupied.
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Amharic - Ethiopia
Amharic in Ethiopia
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Ethiopian culture on one of our Amharic Language courses. Amharic is the official language of Ethiopia and is spoken by approximately 27 million people.
You can learn Amharic through Projects Abroad on an intensive, two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive 15 hours of tuition each week. With accommodation with a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore the area with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Amharic. These courses are tailored to your needs and run alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Ewe - Togo
Ewe Language Courses in Togo
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in Togo’s fascinating West African culture on one of our Ewe Language Courses.
Ewe is a Niger-Congo language spoken in Togo, Ghana and Benin by approximately six million people. Ewe is a tonal language where pitch differences are used to distinguish one word from another.
You can learn Ewe with Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. Living in the capital city of Lomé, with accommodation in the home of a Togolese family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore Lomé with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Ewe. This course runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Mongolian – Mongolia
Mongolian Language Courses
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Mongolian culture on one of our intensive Mongolian Language placements.
You can learn Mongolian through Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore Ulaanbaatar with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Mongolian which runs alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement
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Patois - Jamaica
Patois Language Courses in Jamaica
Immerse yourself fully in the fascinating Jamaican culture on one of our Patois Language courses. Patois features largely English words superimposed on West African grammar. The language was developed in the 17th century when slaves from West and Central Africa were exposed to English. Patois exists mostly as a spoken language and is widely used throughout Jamaica.
You can learn Patois through Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a Jamaican family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore Jamaica with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Patois which runs alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Quechua - Bolivia, Peru
Quechua Language Courses in Bolivia or Peru
It is possible to join a Quechua Language course in either Bolivia or Peru. Through Projects Abroad you have the opportunity to join an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. Quechua is the native South American language spoken primarily by the indigenous people living in the Andes.
The courses are taught one-to-one and the pace will be tailored to suit your abilities and needs. A good understanding of Quechua will enable you to make the most of your time in Bolivia or Peru and really engage with the local people.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour course in Quechua which runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning to spend at least three months in Bolivia or Peru you can also choose to take a 60-hour course which will run alongside your main project.
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Romanian - Moldova, Romania
Romanian Language Courses in Romania or Moldova
It is possible to join a Romanian Language course in Moldova or Romania. Through Projects Abroad you have the opportunity to join an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. As with all our one-to-one language courses, from the first lesson the pace will be tailored to suit your abilities and needs. A good understanding of Romanian will enable you to make the most of your free time in Moldova or Romania and really engage with the local people.
Living with a Romanian-speaking family in Brasov in Romania or Chisinau in Moldova you will be able to explore the sights of your chosen city while you immerse yourself in the Romanian language.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour course in Romanian which runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning to spend at least three months in Moldova or Romania you can also choose to take a 60-hour course which will run alongside your main project.
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Sinhalese - Sri Lanka
Sinhalese Language Courses in Sri Lanka
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Sri Lankan culture on one of our Sinhalese Language Courses.
Sinhala is the mother tongue of the Sinhalese people which make up the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka. Sinhala is the official and national language of Sri Lanka and due to centuries of colonial rule modern Sinhala contains many Portuguese, Dutch and English loanwords.
You can learn Sinhalese with Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a Sri Lankan family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore your region of Sri Lanka with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Sinhalese. This course runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Swahili - Tanzania
Swahili Language Courses
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Tanzanian culture on one of our intensive Swahili Language courses. Swahili is a Bantu language spoken mainly by people of eastern and central Africa and is the national language in Tanzania. The Swahili language has been influenced by Arabic and more recently also by English. One of Swahili’s attributes is that its pronunciation is straightforward compared to some other languages.
You can learn Swahili through Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore Tanzania with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Swahili which runs alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Tamazight - Morocco
Tamazight Language Courses in Morocco
Like Morocco itself, the spoken languages are greatly diverse. Arabic and French are generally spoken in the cities, but in the countryside and desert you are more than likely to hear Tamazight.
Tamazight is the language of the indigenous peoples of Morocco. It is closely related to the Berber languages spoken in Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and the Egyptian area of Siwa, as well as by large Berber communities in parts of Niger and Mali. The oldest recorded Tamazight inscription dates back around 2500 years.
You can learn Tamazight through Projects Abroad on an intensive, two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive 15 hours of tuition each week.
Volunteers who join our Nomad Project often come to Morocco for a Tamazight Language Project in the capital of Rabat - for two or four weeks – before embarking on their desert adventure.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour course in Tamazight which is scheduled alongside a placement in Rabat. If you are in Rabat volunteering for at least three months you could also complete a 60-hour Tamazight language course alongside your volunteer placement.
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Tamil - India
Tamil Language Courses in India
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique culture of India on one of our Tamil Language Courses.
The Tamil language has existed for over two thousand years and is one of the few living classical languages. Tamil is one if the major languages of the Dravidian family and is spoken in many other countries including Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.
You can learn Tamil with Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore your region of India with other volunteers.
Projects Abroad offers many other projects in India such as Business, Journalism and Medicine and having spent two weeks or one month studying Tamil would definitely help you if you then choose to continue on another volunteer project. While on your placement you could put your new language skills to use in a practical work setting and interact more with your local colleagues.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Tamil which runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Twi - Ghana
Twi Language Courses in Ghana
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Ghanaian culture on one of our Twi Language Courses.
Twi is the most commonly spoken tribal language in Ghana, and is the mother tongue of about 6 million Ghanaians living mostly in the southern half of the country.
You can learn Twi with Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore your region of Ghana with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Twi. This course runs alongside your main volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Vietnamese - Vietnam
Vietnamese Language Courses
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Vietnamese culture on one of our Vietnamese Language courses. Vietnamese is the official and national language of Vietnam and is the first language of approximately 86% of its population.
You can learn Vietnamese through Projects Abroad on an intensive, two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive 15 hours of tuition each week. While living in Hanoi you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with our local staff. After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore the area with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Vietnamese. These courses are tailored to your needs and run alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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Wolof - Senegal
Wolof Language Courses
Take a Wolof Language Course in Senegal and discover the vibrant culture of this west African nation. The Wolof people comprise over one third of the Senegalese population and approximately 80% of Senegalese people speak Wolof. Although French is the official language of Senegal, you will hear Wolof spoken frequently and most young children will speak much better Wolof than French.
You can learn Wolof through Projects Abroad on an intensive two week or month-long Language Project, where you will receive an average of 15 hours tuition each week. With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.
After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore St Louis with other volunteers.
Projects Abroad offers many other projects in Senegal such as Journalism, Medicine and Human Rights; having spent two weeks or one month studying Wolof would certainly help you if you then choose to continue on another volunteer project. While on your placement you could put your new language skills to use in a practical work setting and interact more with your local colleagues.
Alternatively you can undertake a shorter, 14-hour or 30-hour language course in Wolof which runs alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
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The intensive courses are ideal if you want to seriously improve your language skills over a short period of time. You can take part whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some knowledge. You will normally study 15 hours each week from Monday to Friday. This will give you plenty of time to complete homework assignments and spend time with your host-family. You can also practice your skills while exploring your new surroundings.
You can sign up to an intensive language course by completing our online application form. Please select your chosen Destination and then ‘Learn (language name)’ on Section 2 of the application form; for example, select ‘Learn Amharic’ for the Intensive course in Ethiopia. Alternatively, you can call us on 01903 708300 or email info@projects-abroad.co.uk
After completing an intensive language course you could then take part in another voluntary placement and put your language skills to good use. You could take part in Care in Togo, Teaching in Mexico or even the Nomad Project in Morocco.
Some volunteers decide to do an intensive course in order to improve their language skills enough to then join a project where some knowledge of the language is needed, for example once you’ve brushed up on your French or Spanish you could then join a Journalism project in Senegal or a Medicine project in Mexico.