Language, Literature & Cultural Studies
Find the Right Language, Literature & Cultural Studies Program for You
Fast-Forward Your Language Skills Abroad
Develop and advance your language skills by completing a foreign language study abroad program. On CIEE's immersive language programs, you'll immerse yourself in local cultures, learn dialects, and express yourself in one of a dozen languages, including:
- Spanish
- French
- Mandarin
- Arabic
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Japanese
- And more!
With 130+ foreign language programs across 40+ locations, you'll complete foreign language courses, connect with community members, and experience the local culture firsthand. From advancing your Mandarin language skills in Shanghai to learning to speak like a Parisian in the City of Light, CIEE offers a program every language learner will enjoy!
Whether you're a beginner or a Heritage speaker, discover a language program that fits your skill level and goes beyond the classroom through local engagements, excursions, and more!
Language, Literature & Cultural Studies Study Abroad Programs
157 Programs Found
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
People travel from all over the globe to dip into the cultural treasures here
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Buenos Aires, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend a full semester abroad in Buenos Aires where you will immerse yourself in the charming life, rich history, and dynamic culture of Argentina’s famous port city.
- Big City
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend your summer in Buenos Aires - the Paris of South America – and immerse yourself in its rich heritage while studying contemporary culture at our Global Institute.
- Big City
- Study Program
Choose from hundreds of courses offered in English at University of New South Wales’ suburban Sydney campus.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Study Program
Take your studies to the heart of dynamic Sydney at Australia’s oldest university: The University of Sydney!
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Study Program
Our trimester program at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney is designed for students seeking a shorter but equally enriching study abroad experience.
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Learn about business ethics, corporate structure, fiscal policies while completing a part-time internship in Sydney, Australia’s international hub and capital of innovation
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Sydney, then study in two other countries in one term
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Study Program
Experience the ultimate freedom to shape your academic journey with this exceptional Semester in Sydney study abroad program!
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Study Program
Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, this exciting study abroad program is the right fit for students who want to immerse themselves in Botswana’s stunning landscapes.
- Small City
- Santiago, Chile
- Study Program
Spend January studying abroad during Chile's summer!
- Big City
- Mountains to Hike
Frequently Asked Questions About Language, Literature & Cultural Studies Study Abroad
We may be a bit biased, but we think CIEE offers some of the best foreign language learning programs that allow students to travel abroad and learn their desired language firsthand. Our most popular foreign language learning programs include:
- Summer Global Internship Language Immersion (Barcelona, Spain)
- Summer Accelerated Chinese Language (Shanghai, China)
- Russian Language + European Studies (Tallinn, Estonia)
- Summer Intensive French Language (Rennes, France)
- Chinese Language + Asian Studies (Taipei, Taiwan)
- Advanced Arabic Language (Amman, Jordan)
- Summer Arabic Language (Rabat, Morocco)
There are several advantages of studying a foreign language, including:
- Improving brain and memory health
- Increasing problem-solving skills
- Expanding your ability to connect with more people around the world
- Increasing empathy toward others
- Helping with personal and career advancement
Check out this TED Talk on 4 reasons to learn a new language by John McWhorter.
There are many factors that influence how long it may take you to learn a new language, including your environment, dedication to studying, and your existing and desired language level. Depending on the language you want to learn and the level you’d like to reach, experts estimate that it could take anywhere from eight to 92 weeks or more.
While the best foreign language to learn is quite subjective, we can provide you with a list of some of the most popular foreign languages to learn (excluding English), based on the number of native speakers.
- Chinese
- Hindi
- Spanish
- French
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Urdu
- Indonesian
- German
- Japanese
CIEE conveniently offers several language learning programs inclusive of many of the languages listed above. Explore all CIEE’s foreign language programs and apply today!
Yes, you can absolutely study abroad without knowing the language. With 130+ language, literature, and cultural studies programs across 40+ locations, CIEE offers foreign language courses for all levels of language learners. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced foreign language speaker, you can study language abroad with CIEE!
CIEE offers study abroad language programs across a dozen languages including:
- Spanish
- French
- Mandarin
- Arabic
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Japanese
- Russian
- German
- Italian
And more!
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