German Language Taster Course

Visit Us
View of the cathedral across the Rhine in Cologne, Germany. View of the cathedral across the Rhine in Cologne, Germany.

Our language taster courses provide a five-week introduction to the language and culture of a specific country/countries, with a choice of French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese and Welsh. They are an ideal way of finding out if learning a language is for you, and they are suitable for all!

You will cover introductory topics, such as basic greetings, numbers, weather, and dining out, as well as cultural knowledge of the relevant country/countries. It is designed to be a precursor to our beginner courses (evening classes) which run for 20 weeks from around October.

5 weeks from week commencing 18th May-courses are now open!

Book your place now: 

Pay for Your Course

Please note:

  • All courses run subject to minimum numbers.
  • This is not a credit bearing course.
  • Minimum Age: The minimum age is 18.
  • Refunds will not be granted after the courses have started.
  • All courses are taught in person, on our Exton Park campus.

Course dates and times

Week Commencing May 18th for 5 Weeks:

The days our courses will run, every evening for 5 weeks at 6:30pm-8pm.

 Language

25/26

German

Wednesday

Italian

Tuesday

Mandarin

Tuesday

Korean

TBC

Japanese

Monday

Welsh

Wednesday

French

Tuesday

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are a current UoC student, please fill out the form below and a code will be sent to you either on a Tuesday or a Thursday. Requests for codes via email will not be accepted.

UoC Student: Language Tasters Student Form – Fill in form

Returning learners, Staff and Alumni also get a discount. Please fill out this form and a code will be sent to you either on a Tuesday or a Thursday. Requests for codes via email will not be accepted.

Staff/Returning/Alumni: Staff/Returning/Alumni Language Tasters form – Fill in form

The course is delivered in person at our Exton Park campus, in the evenings, 6.30-8.00pm. The day your course will be delivered on will depend on the language you choose to study. 

You can book your place via our storefront but make sure to apply for a discount if you're eligible before booking. 

Book your place now!

If you are a current UoC student, please fill out the form below and a code will be sent to you either on a Tuesday or a Thursday. Requests for codes via email will not be accepted.

UoC Student: Language Tasters Student Form – Fill in form

Returning learners, Staff and Alumni also get a discount. Please fill out this form and a code will be sent to you either on a Tuesday or a Thursday. Requests for codes via email will not be accepted.

Staff/Returning/Alumni: Staff/Returning/Alumni Language Tasters form – Fill in form

Some courses are extremely popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment! 

Fees and Funding

£99(2025/26)

Our six week language taster course costs £99 for home students.

£99(2025/26)

This six week language taster course costs £99 for international students.

How to get here

Exton Park is centrally located in Chester, and accessible via the M53, A483, A41, A56, and public transport from the city centre.

Find your way around Exton Park

Address

University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ

The Greenway Gate, accessible between 7am – 9pm with your University pass, is located at the back of the overflow car park and is the nearest point of access to the Millennium Greenway cycle path that connects to routes throughout the city.

Bache train station is a 15-minute walk from Exton Park and Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk. Arriva 1A and Arriva 1 run frequent services that stop with a short walk to Exton Park. All three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to Exton Park.

Parking on campus is limited, so we recommend using public transport and/or walking if possible.