Language school in Derby. We offer language courses in Spanish, English, French, Italian and other languages. We also host book clubs at our site.
28/03/2026
Spring Language Courses starting in April.
Small group classes in Spanish, English, Italian and French, plus 1-to-1 lessons in a wide range of languages.
Structured lessons, real-life communication, and clear progress.
Contact us today to book your place!
19/03/2026
Free apps, videos, AI and websites can be great to complement your learning, but on their own, the process can be slow, inconsistent and therefore not great for your confidence.
Our classes give you a clear path, expert feedback, and support so your learning is faster, more effective, and you feel confident using the language while communicating with real people.
New courses in April. Join us!
30/12/2025
To wrap up the year, some of our students wrote their New Year’s resolutions for 2026 in their target language. We look forward to supporting them as they turn these goals into real achievements in the year ahead.
Wishing you all a happy 2026! 🥂
22/12/2025
Very proud to say these are all the languages that were heard at World Languages Centre in 2025! Thanks to all our students and our wonderful teachers who made it all possible.
Here's to even more languages next year!
Merry Christmas!
17/11/2025
Learning Spanish and still unsure when to use 'qué' and when to use 'cuál'? The meaning is the same, and sometimes work in the same way as 'which and what' in English, but you need to bear in mind certain combinations. The rules are difficult to remember, it's always better to memorise or practice with examples!
However, here’s a simple breakdown to help you choose the right one every time:
QUÉ
• Used before a noun when choosing between options.
• Used with es/son when asking for a definition only (doesn't translate as 'which is')
• Used with other verbs when the options are unlimited
CUÁL / CUÁLES
• Used when choosing from a specific, limited set (but you must say "de estos")
• Used with es/son
• Used with other verbs only when the choices are known and limited (but never before a noun, see qué + noun)
23/10/2025
Did you know you can learn all these languages and more in person at World Languages Centre in Derby?
Come join us and learn something useful, meet people, and keep your mind active!
We are in Derby city centre, opposite Derbion.
Visit our website for more information:
https://www.worldlanguagescentre.co.uk/
29/09/2025
Italian for Beginners. Starts Tomorrow!
Ready to learn Italian? 🇮🇹
Join our new beginners course starting Tuesday 30th September, 18:00–20:00 (face-to-face).
Send us an email for more information: [email protected]
Location: World Languages Centre,
4 Osmaston Road, DE1 2HR, Derby city centre
Limited places available – don’t miss out!
21/08/2025
This is the year you finally learn that language you’ve always wanted to speak! Get in touch and start your journey with us this autumn!
✨ Why Choose Our Courses?
✔️ In-Person Learning – Practice with real people for faster progress.
✔️ Small Group Sizes – max. 8 students for personalised attention.
✔️ Expert teachers – Learn from professionals.
✔️ Practical & Engaging Lessons – Speak confidently from day one!
✔️ All Materials Included – No hidden fees! See less
08/08/2025
It's ! 🐱🐱In honour of our cute furry friends, here are some idioms with the word 'cat' in different languages. Do you know any others? is there an equivalent in your language? Comment below!
17/07/2025
Ready to learn Spanish? We are opening enrolment for our 3 month - Spanish courses starting in September. Contact us for more information!
"How long does it take to learn a language?"
That’s a question we hear all the time, and the truth is, it depends. If we go by the statistics, it can be something like this:
If you take 2 hrs/week of class, you can be a…
Basic User A2 = 1.5–2 yrs
Conversational B1 = 3–4 yrs
Confident speaker B2+ = 5+ yrs
BUT...
Here’s the catch: what you do in between classes can be as important as what you do in class. The GOOD NEWS is it doesn't need to take a lot of your time, even a few minutes can make a BIG difference.
Use the class to speak, ask questions, and learn new things, and then at home you can:
*Do the extra practice your teacher sends
*Watch shows in your target language (with subtitles in your own at first)
*Use online tools, YouTube, Podcasts, apps, etc.
*Listen to music and learn the lyrics
See? You don't need to sit for hours memorising long lists or doing tedious grammar exercises to learn. There are many more things that contribute.
Finally, food for thought: In a world obsessed with instant results, real learning gets left behind.
Slow down, be patient with yourself and enjoy the process. There is no magic method or solution.
While you learn, marvel at what your brain can do!!
Let us support you through every stage of your learning.
Contact us to learn more: https://www.worldlanguagescentre.co.uk/