Language Courses
Dive into the multilingual world of SEA-EU, where over 90% of students bring English skills, and nearly half are familiar with Spanish, French, and German. While Polish and Croatian expand our linguistic horizons, we’re enhancing language learning opportunities across the alliance. Following the addition of new partners in 2022, Italian, Norwegian and Portuguese were added to our pool of languages. With courses in national languages and specialised programs, we’re committed to broadening linguistic competencies, embracing Croatian, French, German, Maltese, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Italian and English, enriching our community’s global communication and cultural understanding.
Virtual Tandem Language Exchange
The SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange is a program that pairs participants with native or near-native speakers for one-on-one language practice, enhancing speaking and listening skills.
What are the benefits of participating in our SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange?
- You can improve your speaking and listening skills hands-on.
- You have access to native speakers from across the SEA-EU Alliance.
- You get to define what you want to learn, when and how … flexibly.
- You have the option of meeting your partner virtually as well as physically, depending on your location.
- You can get to make friends and learn about a new culture.
- And most importantly: Just have fun!
Virtual Language Courses
The SEA-EU Virtual Language Courses is an activity based on the principle of reciprocity. Below, we list courses offered by each SEA-EU partner university to participants from other partner universities.
We strengthen our alliance by coordinating and maintaining an up-to-date list of language courses. Thereby, SEA-EU students and staff can obtain centrally all the information needed for enrolment into these online courses. The list is updated regularly as new courses become available.
Conditions of enrolment:
- The course offers are meant for SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students and staff: Registration is only considered if made with a valid institutional email address.
- No ECTS credits will be awarded.
- A certificate of participation will be issued, upon attendance to >75% of the course.
- An evaluation of the course by participants is appreciated at the end.
- Registration is binding.
- No guaranteed spots.
We strongly encourage participants to self-assess their current language skills and check the course content description and/or learning outcomes of each course prior to registration.
New Virtual Language Courses
French for Professional Purposes (Micro-credentials)
The Language Centre (CLA) and the Interdepartmental Research Centre for Foreign Languages and Literatures (CRILLS) of Parthenope University offer a short-term advanced training course in French for Professional Purposes as a SEA-EU Micro-credential course. This 24h course is designed for students aiming at learning how to communicate properly in the workplace, providing them with transversal written and oral communication skills in professional French. Specifically, the course is structured around all four language skills referring to the B2 level of the CEFR. After a general introduction to French for Professional Purposes (FPP), students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the main written and oral genres of professional communication in French, including the CV, the business report, and the job interview. Students will also be presented some efficient learning strategies to improve their vocabulary acquisition as well as their reading comprehension skills. At the end of the course an online test will take place. Eligibility to access the final test will depend on students’ regular and active attendance (missing more than two classes will not be allowed).
More info
General Information
| Course Title | Code | |
| French for Professional Purposes | ||
| Course teacher | ||
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Main teacher: Claudio Grimaldi, Parthenope University of Naples
Associated teachers: Massimiliano Marino, Maria Chiara Salvatore, Parthenope University of Naples
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| Organiser/Contact person | ||
| Claudio Grimaldi, Parthenope University of Naples, claudio.grimaldi@uniparthenope.it | ||
| Credits (ECTS) | Workload | |
| 3 ECTS | 1 ECTS = 25 to 30 h Workload,
Including 24h contact hours and 75h self-instructed learning. |
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| Language of instruction | ||
| French | ||
| Mode of provision | ||
| ☐ Physical attendance of students: 100% ☐ Remote attendance possible
☐ Physical attendance of students: partly required X Online 100% |
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| Percentage of e-learning (0-100%) | ||
| 100% | ||
| Time and place for lessons | ||
| 2-27 February 2026. Every Monday and Friday, from 4 pm to 6 pm on Microsoft Teams (TEAMS code will be provided before the beginning of the course). | ||
Organisational Information
| Course format/teaching and learning method (see SEA-EU list of teaching and learning methods) |
| Seminar |
| Max. number of participants |
| 30 |
| Course enrolment |
| Via Google forms: https://forms.gle/vi14nRkJq6dRZF2Y9
For any request, please write to Claudio Grimaldi: claudio.grimaldi@uniparthenope.it |
| Course fees |
| Enrollment in this course is free of charge. |
| Enrolment requirements |
| Study level X BA (level 6) X MA (level 7) X PhD (level 8) Entry level of language proficiency: B2 level of the CEFR
Other requirements: |
| Link to the university’s website for the course |
| Description and link to Google form to be published on the SIEGI (School of Economics and Law) website: https://siegi.uniparthenope.it/seminari/
Enrolment via Google forms: https://forms.gle/vi14nRkJq6dRZF2Y9 |
| Other remarks |
Learning Conditions
| Learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, attitudes) | ||
| Students are expected to:
– recognise the structure of conversations, presentations and written messages – recognise paralinguistic features of communication – use appropriate words to convey information, thoughts and ideas clearly and precisely – select language and body language appropriate to the target group and situation – base their communication behaviour on the principles of honesty and authenticity – practise clarity in verbal and non-verbal communication, share information openly and thus avoid misunderstandings |
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| Student activities | ||
| Students will attend eight French for Professional Purposes seminars, focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in a professional environment. They will engage in a variety of individual and group tasks, including analyzing authentic samples of written and oral professional interactions, writing CVs, and simulating job interviews. To supplement their learning, students will be required to complete additional activities and exercises provided on the course Team, as part of their weekly self-instructed asynchronous leaning. | ||
| Attendance policy | ||
| Eligibility to access the final test and receive a certificate of attendance will depend on students’ regular and active attendance. Missing more than two classes will not be allowed. In addition to synchronous learning, for each class students will be required to complete asynchronous activities per week assigned by their teachers and accessible on Teams. | ||
| Assessment Methods (see SEA-EU list of assignments) | ||
| Method | Duration in hours or length in words | Percentage Weighting |
| Examination | 1h | 100% |
| Grading | ||
| □ graded X non-graded (pass/fail) | ||
| Study materials/Course literature | ||
| Students can use teachers’ PowerPoint presentations as a valuable study aid for this course. Additional study materials and further specific references will be provided during lectures. | ||
English for Professional Purposes (Micro-credentials)
The Language Centre (CLA) and the Interdepartmental Research Centre for Foreign Languages and Literatures (CRILLS) of Parthenope University offer a short-term advanced training course in English for Professional Purposes as a SEA-EU Micro-credential course. This 24h course is designed for students aiming at learning how to communicate properly in the workplace, providing them with transversal written and oral communication skills in professional English. Specifically, the course is structured around all four language skills referring to the B2 level of the CEFR. After a general introduction to English for Professional Purposes (EPP), students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the main written and oral genres of professional communication in English, including the CV, the business report, and the job interview. Students will also be presented some efficient learning strategies to improve their vocabulary acquisition as well as their reading comprehension skills. At the end of the course an online test will take place. Eligibility to access the final test will depend on students’ regular and active attendance (missing more than two classes will not be allowed).
More info
General Information
| Course Title | Code | |
| English for Professional Purposes | ||
| Course teacher | ||
| Main teacher: Raffaella Antinucci, Parthenope University of Naples
Associated teacher: Adriana Marinelli, Parthenope University of Naples |
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| Organiser/Contact person | ||
| Raffaella Antinucci, Parthenope University of Naples, raffaella.antinucci@uniparthenope.it | ||
| Credits (ECTS) | Workload | |
| 3 ECTS | 1 ECTS = 25 to 30 h Workload,
Including 24h contact hours and 75h self-instructed learning. |
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| Language of instruction | ||
| English | ||
| Mode of provision | ||
| ☐ Physical attendance of students: 100% ☐ remote attendance possible
☐ Physical attendance of students: partly required X online 100% |
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| Percentage of e-learning (0-100%) | ||
| 100% | ||
| Time and place for lessons | ||
| 3-27 February 2026. Every Tuesday, from 3 pm to 5 pm, and Friday, from 10 am to 12 pm, on Microsoft Teams (TEAMS code will be provided before the beginning of the course) | ||
Organisational Information
| Course format/teaching and learning method (see SEA-EU list of teaching and learning methods) |
| Seminar |
| Max. number of participants |
| 30 |
| Course enrolment |
| Via Google forms: https://forms.gle/Je68RbMWFSh6qJjd7
For any request, please write to Adriana Marinelli: adriana.marinelli001@studenti.uniparthenope.it |
| Course fees |
| Enrollment in this course is free of charge. |
| Enrolment requirements |
| Study level X BA (level 6) X MA (level 7) X PhD (level 8) Entry level of language proficiency: B2 level of the CEFR
Other requirements: |
| Link to the university’s website for the course |
| Description and link to Google form to be published on the SIEGI (School of Economics and Law) website: https://siegi.uniparthenope.it/seminari/
Link to Google form (for enrolment): https://forms.gle/Je68RbMWFSh6qJjd7 |
| Other remarks |
Learning Conditions
| Learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, attitudes) | |||
| Students are expected to:
– recognise the structure of conversations, presentations and written messages – recognise paralinguistic features of communication – use appropriate words to convey information, thoughts and ideas clearly and precisely – select language and body language appropriate to the target group and situation – base their communication behaviour on the principles of honesty and authenticity – practise clarity in verbal and non-verbal communication, share information openly and thus avoid misunderstandings |
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| Student activities | |||
| Students will attend eight English for Professional Purposes seminars, focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in a professional environment. They will engage in a variety of individual and group tasks, including analyzing authentic samples of written and oral professional interactions, writing CVs, and simulating job interviews. To supplement their learning, students will be required to complete additional activities and exercises provided on the course Team, as part of their weekly self-instructed asynchronous leaning. | |||
| Attendance policy | |||
| Eligibility to access the final test and receive a certificate of attendance will depend on students’ regular and active attendance. Missing more than two classes will not be allowed. In addition to synchronous learning, for each class students will be required to complete asynchronous activities per week assigned by their teachers and accessible on Teams. | |||
| Assessment Methods (see SEA-EU list of assignments) | |||
| Method | Duration in hours or length in words | Percentage Weighting | |
| Examination | 1h | 100% | |
| Grading | |||
| ☐ graded X non-graded (pass/fail) | |||
| Study materials/Course literature | |||
| Students can use teachers’ PowerPoint presentations as a valuable study aid for this course. Additional study materials and further specific references will be provided during lectures. | |||
French for Beginners - A2
This is beginner-to-intermediate level course designed to build French communication skills. You will strengthen the foundations necessary to navigate daily life, including introducing yourself, spelling names and contact details, discussing nationalities, and talking about your studies.
The course covers practical skills like using numbers up to 1000, reading a timetable, finding your way around a town or campus, understanding and giving directions, and completing basic transactions, such as buying a transport ticket, describing where you live, the environment, talking about food, expressing your likes and dislikes, shopping for food; and discussing sports and leisure activities.
More info
- Language of instruction : French (and English if needed)
- Pre-requisites: French at level A2.1 or A2.2 (pre-elementary level)
- 20h + self study
- Participants: 20 students (evenly shared between partner universities)
- Target: For students and staff
- Teachers: Elena BERTHEMET, Pôle Langues, University of Brest (UBO)
- Teaching tools: Video conferencing (Microsoft TEAMS), word processor, microphone (headphones if possible) and camera
- Applications deadline: Sun. 11th Jan. 2
- Participants will be notified of acceptance 4 days before beginning – Thur. 15th Jan. 2026
- They will receive connection details 1 working day before beginning – Fri. 16th Jan. 2026
Contact : pole.langues.FLE@univ-brest.fr
French for Beginners - A1
Beginner-level course designed to build immediate French communication skills. You will learn the foundations necessary to navigate daily life, including introducing yourself, spelling names, and discussing nationalities. The course covers practical skills like understanding and using numbers up to 100, reading a timetable (days and times), finding your way around a town or campus, and completing basic transactions, such as buying transport tickets or food.
More info
- Language of instruction : French (and English if needed)
- None previous knowledge needed
- 20h + self study
- Participants: 20 students (evenly shared between partner universities)
- Target: For students and staff
- Teachers: Keren Arriaga ZALAGA, Romaissa, Asmaa LARABI, Mirna FARAG, Pôle Langues, University of Brest
- Teaching tools: Video conferencing (Microsoft TEAMS), word processor, microphone (headphones if possible) and camera
- Application deadline : Monday 12th January 2026.
- Participants will be notified of acceptance 4 before beginning – Fri. 16th Jan. 2026.
- They will receive connection details 1 working day before beginning – Mon. 19th Jan. 2026
Contact : pole.langues.FLE@univ-brest.fr
POLISH – LET`S GET IT STARTED!
Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students and staff
Total workload: 10 class hours (9 meetings, 50 min. each)
Class size: 18
Course offered by: University of Gdańsk
Course teacher: mgr Maja Zimny, mgr Radosław Janicki
Contact person/ Information: agnieszka.wysomierska-tkacz@ug.edu.pl
Register before 31st of December (Wednesday), 2025
More info
Start-End Date/ Time:
| 13.01.2026 | 18.00-18.50 |
| 20.01.2026 | 18.00-18.50 |
| 27.01.2026 | 18.00-18.50 |
| 3.02.2026 | 18.00-18.50 |
| 10.02.2026 | 18.00-18.50 |
| 17.02.2026 | 18.00-18.50 |
| 24.02.2026 | 18.00-18.50 |
| 3.03.2026 | 18.00-18.50 |
| 10.03.2026 | 18.00-18.50 |
Course Content:
Is Polish language just a rustle to you? Join us, and we will teach you to “hiss” and “rustle” like a professional! Poland lies in the very center of Europe, yet at the very end of the European Union. This geographical riddle is just a warm-up for other surprises—especially those on your plate. In this course, you will gain solid language basics, get to know our country, and dare to pronounce the world’s most difficult words. We will prepare you for a real visit to Poland!
What will you learn?
– professional rustling: You will master the pronunciation of the sounds “sz,” “cz,” and “ś” so that you don’t break your tongue—from a simple „cześć” to the legendary „beetle in the reeds” („chrząszcz w trzcinie”).
– linguistic puzzles: You will find out what connects a castle and a jacket, a price and a road, by discovering the multiple meanings of Polish words.
– culinary detective: You will uncover the “strange” compositions of Polish dishes and find out what wonderful things you can conjure up from just cabbage and mushrooms.
– virtual hiking: We will take you on a virtual hiking trip across the beautiful lakes and meadows of Pomerania—because Pomerania is not just the sea.
– shopping survival: You will understand the system of Polish shops in both the city and the country, and learn how to buy coffee and bread like a local.
Additional details:
- Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
- Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams.
- A certificate of participation will be issued upon attendance to 7 out of 9 meetings of the course.
To apply:
Register before 31st of December (Wednesday), 2025 at SEA-EU Virtual Languages Courses: Registration Form – Wypełnij formularz
Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.
