America’s State Department places the languages it teaches diplomats into four categories (see chart), with estimates of how long they take to learn them ranging from 24 to 88 weeks.

8:45 am January 20, 2025 By Julian Horsey Learning a new language can feel like standing at the base of a towering mountain, unsure of where to begin or how to reach the summit.

The conventional wisdom says learning French for Canadian immigration takes years. Ishan Malhi's students have been completing their language requirements in just 4–5 months, while many ...

Rather than simply learning vocabulary and grammar, and using them to talk about, say, regional identity or multiculturalism, linguistics-based lessons focus on how language relates to these topics.

And this year, the council launched the “ Language education at the heart of democracy ” programme. The goal is to highlight the importance of learning language for a fairer society.