With the Language Centre of the Polytechnic University of Bari, learning languages is easy and enjoyable!

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF BARI / UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE CENTRE
Polytechnic University of Bari Language Centre

Entrance to the Politecnico di Bari Language Centre

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Politecnico di Bari has always recognised the importance of language training and established the CLA (University Language Centre) over 25 years ago with funding from the EU European Social Fund. The Centre is located on the "Ernesto Quagliarello" campus, on the 3rd floor of the "Z" block opposite the Student Centre.

The Centre offers Politecnico students and staff services designed to help them acquire and practise foreign language skills. It also offers:

• 24 workstations equipped with online computers for language courses and practice;
• a selection of audio, video and software material;
• a wide selection of original language texts as well as exam preparation materials.

Computer workstations for language learning and practice

Why visit the Language Centre?

The Centre offers activities for those whose objective is to

• Preparation for the Politecnico’s curricular English language exams;
• prepare for external language certification exams;
• improve their knowledge of foreign languages before an Erasmus mobility abroad;
• improve foreign language skills, also in the technical field, before entering the job market.

The teaching programmes are designed to offer a variety of courses for those whose aim is to learn a foreign language. The Centre offers two types of language learning experience: timetabled language courses and individual training laboratory sessions. There are also periodic language skills workshops.

Language teaching at the Centre

Language Courses

Courses are currently available in English, German, Spanish and Italian for international students. They are organised by level and taught by native speakers. Participation is free of charge, and class sizes are capped. At the end of each course, participants take a final test and receive a certificate of attendance. Courses are offered in two sessions per year, coinciding with the two semesters of the academic calendar. The 40-hour courses generally last ten weeks, with two 120-minute lessons per week. Shorter 20-hour courses, with one lesson per week, are also available. Course dates and timetables are published at the beginning of each session. Admission to courses is governed by the Language Centre regulations, which are published before each session and available online.

Language Support Workshops

Language Support Workshops are periodic one-hour group sessions held at the Centre. They explore specific skills such as listening and writing, the use of English in professional contexts (such as job interviews or presentations) or strategies for preparing Cambridge and IELTS exams. Workshops are structured to promote active learning and provide guidance for consistent self-study.

As part of its Language Support Workshops, the Centre also periodically offers AI Language Practice Workshops. Led by an instructor, these workshops demonstrate the many ways AI platforms can be used to support independent study.

Individual support for foreign language study

Training Labs

Training Labs are an ideal solution for students who are unable to attend courses. They offer individual or group tutoring and are led by native-speaking teachers or Language Centre staff. The schedule of days and times for the Labs is updated and published on Microsoft Teams and on the Language Centre page of the Politecnico website. Access is free for all Politecnico di Bari staff and students.

During Training Labs, participants can learn more about specific features of foreign language study according to their individual needs. Students may also use sessions to prepare for language certificate examinations such as Cambridge, IELTS, Linguaskill, Goethe Institut and Istituto Cervantes.

Curricular English Language Exams

The Language Centre runs courses to prepare students for the internal B1 and B2 English language exams, which form part of the Politecnico di Bari study programme. These exams are also held at the Language Centre. Exam syllabuses, dates and all other related information can be found on the Language Centre page of the Politecnico website.

Centre Manager: Dr Valeria Marangio
languages@poliba.it
#PolibaLanguages