Whether for personal reasons or professional purposes, an evening language course can offer a manageable and achievable means of improving your language fluency or adding a new language to your repertoire. We offer enjoyable and accessible public evening courses in the following languages:
- Irish Sign Language
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Turkish
- Korean
Our extramural classes commence in September each year, and run over a period of twenty-four weeks divided into two terms (twelve + twelve), except the ISL Introduction course which runs for 10 weeks from January. Most classes are held in CLCS (follow signs for the Language Centre), Level 4, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Irish Sign Language (ISL) classes are held in the Centre for Deaf Studies on Level 1, 7 – 9 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2.
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- Irish Sign Language Beginners Course: €400
- Korean/Chinese/Japanese/Turkish: €395
There is a reduced fee of €197.50 for those in receipt of social welfare payments. Please contact the office at clcsinfo@tcd.ie if you wish to avail of selecting this option.
Fees are payable in advance. Fees are strictly non-refundable once the course has commenced.
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IRISH SIGN LANGUAGE
Introduction to Irish Sign Language
This course introduces learners to ISL and delivers a curriculum that is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The aim is to bring students to level A2 receptive skills and A1 productive skills which allows for engagement in basic conservation with Deaf people. This course also introduces students to Deaf culture.
Mondays, 7.00pm –8.30pm starting 21st September 2026 7-9 South Leinster Street
MANDARIN CHINESE
Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
This course teaches a basic survival repertoire of spoken Chinese and introduces some central aspects of Chinese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.
Mondays, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm starting on 21st September 2026 Arts Building
JAPANESE
Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture
This course teaches a basic 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and introduces some central aspects of Japanese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.
Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm starting 24th September 2026 Arts Building
Post Beginners Japanese
This course is designed to extend learners' 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and their knowledge of the Japanese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of the cultural background are also dealt with.
Tuesdays 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm starting 22nd September 2026, Arts Building
Intermediate Japanese
This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed post-beginners Japanese. It will take place only if there are sufficient enrolments to make it viable.
Wednesdays, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm starting 23rd September 2026, Arts Building
TURKISH
Introduction to Turkish Language and Culture
This course teaches basic spoken Turkish for everyday communication and introduces some central aspects of Turkish culture. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.
Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm starting 22nd September 2026 Arts Building
Post-Beginners Turkish
This course is designed to extend learners’ communicative capacity in spoken Turkish and their familiarity with Turkish culture.
Wednesdays, 6.30pm - 8.30pm starting 23rd September 2026, Arts Building
Intermediate Turkish
This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed post-beginners Turkish. It will take place only if there are sufficient enrolments to make it viable.
Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm starting 24th September 2026, Arts Building
KOREAN
Introduction to Korean Language and Culture
Learn a basic survival repertoire of spoken Korean and some central aspects of Korean culture, including the unique and easy to learn writing system (Hangul). As much use as possible is made of authentic Korean materials.
Tuesdays 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm starting 22nd September 2026, Arts Building
Post-Beginners Korean
This course is designed to extend learners' basic repertoire of spoken Korean and their familiarity with the Korean writing system. Aspects of Korean culture are also explored. Wednesdays, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm starting 23 September 2026, Arts Building
Please note:
- Application acceptance will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Classes have a minimum enrolment and may not proceed in the case of insufficient enrolments. Full reimbursements will be provided in this case.
- You must be 18 years of age or older to enrol in the Department of Linguistics Extramural Evening Language Courses.
- Please note that these do not lead to a professional qualification and do not attract any certification mapped to the National Framework of Qualifications.
For further information, please contact: The Secretary, Department of Linguistics (CLCS), Room 4091, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin.