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Language teaching at Liverpool

The University of Liverpool provides a supportive, stimulating and thriving language learning environment.

Our approach to teaching and learning languages is founded on seven key pedagogical principles:

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Building transferable skills for the workplace

In our language classes, students will develop transferable skills alongside their linguistic knowledge.

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Customising language learning and teaching for all levels

Learning and teaching strategies change as learners become more confident in using and understanding the language.

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Building intercultural bridges

Cultural knowledge and an appreciation of cultural diversity are important for successful interaction.

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Language awareness and knowledge

Students will observe how language is used in different contexts in the target language community.

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Language is diverse, inclusive and accessible

We focus on unique features of conversations to help our students communicate authentically and confidently in their second languages.

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Translating, interpreting and subtitling

Our students will learn to convey both the meaning and the intention of spoken and written texts

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Using digital tools and technologies

We incorporate new immersive technologies, learning tools and other digital applications into different classroom and teaching settings.