Humanities
Spanish
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
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.
Russian
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).
Japnese
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
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.
Major universities
Major universities providing Formal education in various foreign Languages
Delhi University
JNU
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.
Alliance francaise for french
72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi 110003
Ph 51012091-94 Fax 51011790/1990
Alliance francaise for french
J.N. Academy of Languages, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110001
Ph 23389942
Offers Evening
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.
Centro de ensenanza de espanol
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.
IIFL
37, Bunglow Road , Kamla Nagar, Delhi 110007
Ph 27662268,27662275
Offers Regular/ Correspondence courses in French Language
Indian institute of foreign trade
B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016
Ph 26857908, 26965124, 26965051 Fax 26853956, 26867841, 26867851
Offers certificate courses in Chinese, Spanish and Portugese languages.
Indian institute of korean language and culture
Haneela Complex, 2nd Floor, Gurunanak Pura, Vikas Marg
New Delhi 110092
Ph 2214771,2218375 Fax 91-11-2217557
The following courses:
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.
TInlingua international school of languages
N-12, First Floor, South Extension-I, New Delhi 110049
Ph 011-24646265, 24694198/99, 22517557 Mobile 9810434379
Offers courses in German, Spanish and French at beginners level.
Institute for career studies
New Delhi YMCA, 1, Jai Singh Road
New Delhi 110001
Ph 2336501 (D) 23361915 Ext. 128 or 125
Offers vocational courses in French, German and Spanish languages
Institute of russian language
Russian Centre of Science & Culture,
24, Ferozeshah Road , New Delhi 110001
Ph 23329101,23329102 Ext. 235 Fax 011-23737786
Offers
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.
Instituto hispania
D-59, Hauz Khas,
New Delhi 110016
Ph 26968016/43
Offers
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.
Islamic republic of iran
Culture House, 18 Tilak Marg,
New Delhi 110001
Offers
Elementary and Advanced Course in Persian.
Classes commence in August. For details contact at above address.
Italian embassy cultural centre
50-E, Chandragupta Marg,
New Delhi 110021
Ph 26871901/903
Conducts courses in Italian language both Beginners & Advanced Courses.
Also offers conversation and culture courses on request.
Courses commence from January/ August.
Japanese embassy
32, Ferozshah Road ,
New Delhi
Offers courses in Japanese language
Max mueller bhavan
3 Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
New Delhi 110001
Offers teaching of German language 15 levels of German Certificate Courses.
For details contact the Max Mueller Bhavan.
Nihongo center
G-13, Hauz Khas, 2nd Floor,
New Delhi
Ph 51655170, 55655408, 9818040417, 2656284
Offers
one month intensive course and weekend conversation course in Japanese language.
The course commences from June.
Portuguese embassy cultural centre
8, Gate-B, Olf Palme Marg, Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi 110057
Ph 26141141, 51660480
Offers Admission
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.
Sai institute of foreign language
F-4 Kamla Nagar,
Delhi 110007
Ph 9350807847,9810718121
Offers courses in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese language.
Shrilal bahadur shastrikendriya sanskrit vidyapeeth
Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110016
Offers 3-year Shastri-equivalence B.A.
Eligibility Madhyama of Senior Secondary /Intermediate with
Sanskrit with min. 40% marks. Free Education. Hostel accommodation
is available.
Notification : June.
Last date : July.
Urdu Academy
{ Delhi Administration) CPO Building ,
Kashmere Gate Ph 23863729
Offers
One year Urdu Certificate (Recognized by University of Delhi ) in Urdu.
Eligibility : Sr. Sec./ Intermediate or equivalent
Last date June 15. For details contact the Academy.
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