Humanities

Foreign Language

Spanish is among the most popular studied language across the globe in U.S. schools and universities it is the second most widely spoken language. In popular countries like, France, Italy, and Portugal and in southern states of Brazil it is the second most commonly spoken language. According to one survey Spanish is also the third largest language used in the internet (web) in the recent survey conducted in 2007.

French language is popularly spoken in U.S. where more than 1.9 million Americans speak French in the home/work place and as a language it is also spoken in two of the G8 nations. It is also considered to be the vast read out language throughout the world. Moreover, French is an official language of UNESCO, NATO, the International Red Cross, etc.

France as a country is known for its fashion, traveling, food, hospitality luxury goods and clothing brands. And in the terms of social sciences and humanities writings, they have also arrived from France. Hence, learning French can help a person improve the interpersonal skills one can bring to his/her international career.

Courtesy to the political and scientific importance, Russian language has achieved an elite niche in the world, particularly for the professionals and students from science and technology sphere. Russian language is gradually becoming a language at par with English this can be inferred from the fact that 60?70% of all world information is published in English and Russian languages. Russian is also considered the necessary accessory of world communications systems (broadcast machinery, air and space communication, etc).

Japanese is popularly studied in Asian part of the globe and here in India people tend to learn Japanese as a third language to build a career out of it. Hence, it is also seen that people learn and acquire Japanese as a language to learn and gain knowledge of Japanese culture.

German is spoken in more than 8 countries world over and is regarded to be the official language of Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. German is also regarded as the native language of the eastern Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, eastern France and Romania including other parts of Europe.

However, in India, German is learnt by many native people to attain the command over language. It is commonly known to be the second famous language in Europe and the third accepted foreign language world over.

Formal & Informal Coures

Major universities providing Formal education in various foreign Languages
Delhi University
JNU

Language Courses in India

Apart from the universities there are several institutes which provide informal short term courses. These short term courses are taken up by people from various walks of life.

To study abroad or for value addition to their CV.

Language Courses

72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi 110003
Ph 51012091-94 Fax 51011790/1990

J.N. Academy of Languages, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110001
Ph 23389942

classes for Beginner's to advanced level courses in French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese and Specific purpose / creative course in English and Personality Grooming. Classes which usually starts in early January.

Kashmir Hall, YMCA Hostel, Jai Singh Hostel, New Delhi 110001 offers Organizes courses for learning Spanish in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain, for both beginners and the Advance learners.

37, Bunglow Road , Kamla Nagar, Delhi 110007
Ph 27662268,27662275

B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016
Ph 26857908, 26965124, 26965051 Fax 26853956, 26867841, 26867851

Haneela Complex, 2nd Floor, Gurunanak Pura, Vikas Marg
New Delhi 110092
Ph 2214771,2218375 Fax 91-11-2217557

1. 3- month Elementary/ Beginner's Course
2. 6-month Certificate Course
3. 1-year Diploma Course. Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent examination passed. Selection is made through entrance test.

N-12, First Floor, South Extension-I, New Delhi 110049
Ph 011-24646265, 24694198/99, 22517557 Mobile 9810434379

New Delhi YMCA, 1, Jai Singh Road
New Delhi 110001
Ph 2336501 (D) 23361915 Ext. 128 or 125

Russian Centre of Science & Culture,
24, Ferozeshah Road , New Delhi 110001
Ph 23329101,23329102 Ext. 235 Fax 011-23737786

1. 10-month certificate course for beginners and
2. 10-month Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Post Advanced Diploma course for Advanced students in Russian Language.

D-59, Hauz Khas,
New Delhi 110016
Ph 26968016/43

Part-time or full-time Certificate and Diploma courses in Spanish language. Also offers basic certificate, intermediate certificate and advanced certificate courses in Spanish language.

Culture House, 18 Tilak Marg,
New Delhi 110001

Elementary and Advanced Course in Persian.
Classes commence in August. For details contact at above address.

50-E, Chandragupta Marg,
New Delhi 110021
Ph 26871901/903

Also offers conversation and culture courses on request. Courses commence from January/ August.

32, Ferozshah Road ,
New Delhi

3 Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
New Delhi 110001

G-13, Hauz Khas, 2nd Floor,
New Delhi
Ph 51655170, 55655408, 9818040417, 2656284

one month intensive course and weekend conversation course in Japanese language. The course commences from June.

8, Gate-B, Olf Palme Marg, Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi 110057
Ph 26141141, 51660480

to Portuguese Language and Culture course. Also offers 100 hours certificate course in Portugese. Further details can be had from the office of the Cultural Centre.

F-4 Kamla Nagar,
Delhi 110007
Ph 9350807847,9810718121

Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110016

Eligibility Madhyama of Senior Secondary /Intermediate with Sanskrit with min. 40% marks. Free Education. Hostel accommodation is available. Notification : June.
Last date : July.

{ Delhi Administration) CPO Building ,
Kashmere Gate Ph 23863729

One year Urdu Certificate (Recognized by University of Delhi ) in Urdu.
Eligibility : Sr. Sec./ Intermediate or equivalent

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