European Languages (EUL) division is Part of DFLL at National Taiwan University. We provide intensive language training for all NTU students. There are currently around 1,500 students enrolled in our language courses.
Today, EUL division provides courses in 14 Languages (in alphabetical order): Arabic, Classical Greek, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish. French, German, Spanish and Russian lead up to level B2 CEFR.
In cooperation with the European Union Center in Taiwan (EUTW), we offer three integrated knowledge/ language programs with certification for students of all faculties.
Please also visit EUL's own scientific journal, Interface.
Why Study Another Foreign Language?
- Studying a foreign language will improve your chances of getting a job.
- Foreign language study enhances one’s opportunities in government, business, medicine, law, technology, military, industry, marketing, etc.
- Foreign languages provide a competitive edge in career choices: one is able to communicate in a second (and third!) language.
- Foreign languages expand one’s view of the world, liberalize one’s experiences, and make one more flexible and tolerant.
- Foreign languages open the door to art, music, dance, fashion, cuisine, film, philosophy, science…
- International travel is made easier and more pleasant through knowing a foreign language.
- Skills like problem solving, dealing with abstract concepts, listening skills and memory are increased when you study a foreign language.
- International travel is made easier and more pleasant through knowing a foreign language.
- Foreign language study is simply part of a very basic liberal education: to “educate” is to lead out, to lead out of confinement and narrowness and darkness.
