Learn a new language with Evening Foreign Language Courses at ALL

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Learning a new language is one of the best investments you can make for your career, travel, personal development, or simply for the enjoyment of discovering new cultures.

Whether you're retired, mature, university student, a working professional, or simply living locally and looking to learn something new, Active Language Learning in Dún Laoghaire makes it easy and enjoyable to add a new language to your skillset.

Our Evening Foreign Language Courses give you the opportunity to learn French, Spanish, German or Portuguese in a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment.

Designed for anybody living in Dún Laoghaire and the surrounding areas, our adult 17+ evening courses make language learning accessible, enjoyable and affordable for everyone regardless of your experience or reason for learning.

Courses commence on Monday, 7 September 2026, with enrolment available every Monday thereafter.

Flexible Evening Classes for Busy Lives

One of the biggest advantages of the evening courses at Active Language Learning is their flexibility. They are designed for adults of all ages and backgrounds, whether you're working, studying, retired or simply looking for an enjoyable and rewarding way to spend your evenings.

Classes take place every Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with just two sessions per week. The convenient evening timetable makes it easy to fit language learning around work, university, family commitments, retirement and everyday life.

And because new students can enrol every Monday, you don't have to wait months for the next course intake.

Why Learn Another Language?

There are many reasons to start learning a new language. You may be planning a holiday or spending more time abroad, looking to improve your career prospects, studying at university, reconnecting with a language you learned years ago, or simply looking for a new challenge.

Learning another language can help you communicate with confidence when travelling, meet new people, discover different cultures and keep your mind active and engaged.

For professionals and mature students, an additional language can also strengthen your CV and broaden future career opportunities.

Most importantly, learning a language can be social, stimulating and great fun. It's a skill and an experience that can stay with you for life.

Choose from Four Popular Languages

Active Language Learning offers evening courses in four widely spoken European languages, allowing you to choose the language that best matches your interests and goals:

French • Spanish • German • Portuguese

Whether you're a complete beginner, returning to a language you studied in the past, or looking to build on your existing skills, we'll help you find the right level.

Start date: Monday, 7 September 2026 New enrolments: Every Monday thereafter Classes: Monday & Wednesday, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Location: Active Language Learning, Dún Laoghaire

French

It's the 4th most widely spoken language in the world.

Spanish

Spoken by more than 500 million people worldwide.

German

The most widely spoken mother tongue in the European Union.

Portuguese

It's the 9th most widely spoken language in the world.

Whatever language you choose, you'll gain communication skills and so much more!

3. Learn in small classes with native teachers

At Active Language Learning, language learning is interactive, practical and student-centred. Classes are limited to a maximum of 10 students, giving everyone the opportunity to participate actively and receive personalised support from experienced native-speaking teachers.

Courses are available for learners from A1 to C1, making them suitable for complete beginners as well as more advanced students.

4. Join an international learning community

One of the highlights of studying at Active Language Learning is the opportunity to meet people from around the world. Our courses welcome international students, Erasmus students, and young professionals, creating a multicultural classroom where language learning goes hand in hand with cultural exchange.

If you've already completed one of our English courses, learning French, Spanish, German or Portuguese is a natural next step to continue expanding your language skills.

Active Language Learning is introducing its new evening foreign language courses!

Start your language journey with Active Language Learning!

For more than 35 years, Active Language Learning has helped students from around the world achieve their language goals through high-quality teaching and a friendly, supportive environment.

If you're looking to learn a foreign language in Dublin, our flexible schedule, affordable prices, small class sizes and experienced native-speaking teachers make learning a new language easier than ever. Our evening courses in French, Spanish, German and Portuguese are the perfect way to invest in yourself while enjoying life in Dún Laoghaire.