About the day
Languages from Scratch - Beginners Languages Taster Day
Tuesday 17 February 2026
10:30 to 16:00 with optional tour
Sign up for our Languages and Cultures taster day, Languages from Scratch, to discover what it would be like to study Languages as a part of your degree. Suitable for Year 12 students.
Boost your Opportunities by Adding a Language to your University Studies.
If you are set to study Business, Economics, English, History or Politics, consider including a language in your course. It’s a great way to diversify your skills and thus maximise your job opportunities, as well as opening the door to whole new worlds for you to explore.
The ability to communicate across cultures, to understand not just foreign words, but unfamiliar ideas, viewpoints, and approaches, is enriching, satisfying, creative, and sought-after by employers.
Britain has a language gap which costs the economy up to 3.5% of GDP each year. German, French and Spanish are the top in-demand European languages for employers across a wide range of sectors, from management, recruitment and sales to education, marketing and banking. Graduates who speak another language distinguish themselves, are attractive to employers and often earn more money.
If you wish you had kept going with a language in school, this is your chance to try out learning a language at university. Our Beginners Languages Taster Day offers the opportunity to try out languages from scratch in a fun, supportive small-group learning environment and to understand how a joint degree with Business, Economics, English, History or Politics works.
Make the most of your Taster Day
- Let us know if you have any accessibility requirements when you book your place.
- Check if you're eligible for a travel bursary.
- Arrive with plenty of time! We'll send you a schedule about a week before the event.
- Consider what you want to gain from the day and prepare any questions for our staff and students.
FAQs
Do I need language experience to attend?
No! Our taster day aims to make the study of languages accessible to all, regardless of whether you have any experience in this field yet.
Can I park on site?
You can park on site for the Taster Day but you will need to collect a parking permit and display it in your vehicle during the event. For more information, please email our Outreach Team.
Is there somewhere to buy lunch?
We'll be providing a free lunch. Please make sure you communicate any dietary requirements when you register for the event.