Published: 28 February 2024 | Updated: 28 February 2024 | By: Vladislava, Student Content Creator | 1 min read
Welcome to the Language Resource Centre (LRC), a space where language and culture are flourishing and shared among all! 🌎
If you want to make strong cross-cultural connections, collaborate with others and improve your language skills, get a free Language Resource Centre (LRC) membership.
With the LRC membership, you'll access self-study resources in over 100 languages and facilities to support your language learning journey! 🚀
Check out my video exploring the Language Resource Centre!
Online and distance learning resources
1. World TV & Film (IPTV) Resources 🎬
Do you want to improve your language ability but don’t have any native speakers around you? World TV & Film (IPTV) resources allow you to travel the world and experience other cultures without leaving the comfort of your own home!
You can choose from 10,000+ items in over 100 languages, including:
- feature-length films (e.g Mulan, American Beauty)
- TV programmes and documentaries
- online learning materials
2. Software Tools 💻
If you want to put your knowledge into practice, the LRC offers online language learning platforms such as:
- Transparent Language
The Transparent Language programme covers many languages and dialects and, most importantly, is completely flexible and helps develop all four basic skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
A language learning app suitable for beginners.
- Sanako Pronounce
An amazing pronunciation practice software where you can listen to model pronunciation, record your voice and get automated feedback.
- Clarity English - software suite
With a software suite managed by the Language Resource Centre Canvas community, you can improve your English, prepare for IELTS exams and strengthen your academic writing skills.
3. Tandem Board 🎙️
If you want to learn to speak a language fluently, there's no better way than to speak with a native speaker regularly!
The Tandem Board will help you find language exchange partners, either at partner universities abroad or in person.
Free Language Courses
To use our LRC you don’t have to be studying languages as a degree! The LRC is free for all and provides a space to share language and collaborate with others.
If you are passionate about learning languages in your spare time, you can enrol in the University Wide Language Programme (UWLP) and take free language courses alongside your current studies!
Health Benefits
By studying a foreign language, you will not only form strong bonds with people from different backgrounds, but you will also increase brain activity, which keeps your mind healthy by challenging your brain. 🧠
Employability Opportunities
Interested in gaining some work experience, improving your CV and getting involved with like-minded people?
The LRC offers job opportunities to both home and international students! Not only will you work with schools in the region, but you'll also get the chance to showcase your native language and educate others about your home country.
Most importantly, learning a foreign language will set you apart from others. With so few people in the UK speaking a foreign language, it can mean you earn more and unlock the unique opportunities in your life! ✨
If all this sounds attractive to you and you would like to be part of the UK's leading independent language learning centres, don't hesitate to fill out this form to get your FREE Language Resource Centre membership now! 🌍
