Languages can take you anywhere. At CLS, we are convinced that learning languages serves your future goals while also providing you with unmatched experiences during your time at Brown. From studying and interning abroad to offering you a close-knit community here in Providence, we know how to make the local global.

Students hoping to study a language with which they have some familiarity - whether through formal classroom study, significant exposure to the language through extended stay abroad or use in your family - are invited to take a language placement test.

Did you know there are over 25 languages offered at Brown? Let languages be part of your Brown experience! You can start a new language or continue with languages you already know. We offer courses at all levels - from Beginners to Advanced. 

World Languages and Cultures (WLC) offers a variety of languages including American Sign Language, Arabic, English for International Teaching Assistants, Hindi, Persian, Turkish, and Urdu. You can find WLC faculty offices and classrooms at 195 Angell Street.