Online Language Learning Platform for Universities and Higher Education
Universities today need flexible language learning solutions that support independent study, blended learning, internationalisation strategies and lifelong learning. Net Languages provides universities with a scalable online language learning platform offering CEFR-aligned English and Spanish courses that can be integrated into existing curricula or used as self-access resources.
English Language Courses for Universities and Higher Education
Net Languages provides a scalable English learning platform for universities with ready-to-use online structured English language courses. The higher education language learning platform includes a wide range of courses all aligned to Common European Framework (CEFR) levels, from A1 to C2 as well as skills-based courses ideal for business administration, management, finance and professional training programmes. The curriculum-aligned English courses include:
- General English courses (A1-C2 CEFR levels) including writing practice and speaking practice with Sam, our AI tutor
- Skills-based courses: Making Presentations in English, Meetings in English, Negotiating and Selling in English, Dealing with the Public in English, Telephoning in English, Writing Business Correspondence in English, Banking and Finance in English
- IELTS Preparation Courses
- English for Medical students
- International English for Tourism students
- Supplementary material: English Grammar Practice, English Vocabulary Practice, English Listening Practice, English Pronunciation Practice, English Writing Practice.
All courses are available for immediate implementation.
Spanish Language Courses for Universities and Higher Education
Spanish language curriculum-ready courses for universities are available for immediate use. They include:
- General Spanish courses from A1 to C2 levels on CEFR including writing practice with our AI tutor
- Spanish Grammar Practice
- Spanish Vocabulary Practice
- Spanish Listening Practice
How Can Universities Use Net Languages?
The Net Languages institutional language training solution provides 100% self-study options, blended options, and additional resource options according to the university’s requirements for higher education language learning.
Self-Access Language Learning
Universities can choose to give access to any of our online English courses and Spanish courses during academic years, terms, or semesters. Each course or module is self-contained and ideal for self-study for university students. The Net Languages higher education language learning platform is designed to be easy to use and intuitive for students. It requires very little support from university administrators.
With self-access language learning all student activity, session times, and scores register on the platform providing full accountability and transparency for course managers. The higher education language learning platform is fully scalable and can be used for both small and large groups of students.
Blended Language Learning
All the online English and Spanish courses available can be combined with one-to-one tutorials, online group classes or in-person classes. The online English course material and Spanish course material is curriculum-aligned with detailed scope and sequence documents available for course managers and teachers. To maximise the success of this model, Net Languages provides universities with training, lesson plans and guidance so teachers can easily integrate the online English course material or the online Spanish course material into their classes. This results in an optimum blended language learning solution.
University Library Access
Universities can choose to use the online English course materials and online Spanish course materials as a resource for university students from online university libraries or online resource centres. In this case, the course materials are not an integral part of coursework but are offered as a valuable resource for students to use for additional English language study or Spanish language study. For this purpose, Net Languages offers a concurrent user model as a cost-effective way to reach large numbers of students at a reduced cost.
Bespoke Language Course Options for Universities and Higher Education
If we don’t already have the online English course or online Spanish course you are looking for, we can create a bespoke online English course or a bespoke online Spanish course for you. Our experienced team of language course content designers will listen and work with you to convert your needs into the perfect bespoke interactive online language course you need.
What Support Do Universities Receive?
Onboarding and Support Services for Course Administrators and Teachers
Administrators can administer access to the English and Spanish courses on the platform as and when required. We provide administrators with easy-to-use systems for importing both large and small cohorts of students and teachers. The Net Languages higher education language learning platform is fully scalable according to the university’s requirements. Administrators can both track student activity and export cohort reports as and when required. Comprehensive onboarding sessions are provided for course administrators and ongoing support is rendered during the length of the contract.
Course administrators can also assign teachers to students on the Net Languages platform. Net Languages includes teacher onboarding sessions to familiarise teachers with the online English course material and platform tools so that teachers can fully monitor individual or group student progress, export reports, access course materials and message students.
Implementation
Net Languages will advise the university or higher education client on the best way to integrate access to the platform into their LMS for higher education language learning. Typically, access is given to the Net Languages platform via a system of Single Sign On (SSO) or via a customised login page. White-label language course options are also possible.
Why Universities Choose Net Languages
Our university clients tell us that the main features they value about the Net Languages platform, materials and services are:
- All our courses are CEFR aligned
- The courses are ready to implement at a moment’s notice and do not require an extensive set-up time
- Options of blended learning or self-access
- Our latest integration of AI features to support learning
- Our flexibility for creating and modifying course content
- Our continued after-sales support
Resulting in university clients who have contracted our services uninterruptedly for over 17 years.
Find out more about Curriculum Aligned Online Courses, Digital Tools Included with Our English Courses, Digital Tools included with Our Spanish Courses and Our Language Teaching Methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions for Universities and Higher Education
How do universities use Net Languages?
Universities use Net Languages in different ways. Some use Net Languages as a self-access resource from university libraries. Others use Net Languages as an integral part of the subject material of a course. Some blend access to the Net Languages platform with classes while others use the courses as a 100% self-study option.
Can courses be integrated into existing curricula?
Yes, we have detailed scope and sequence documents to help course curators map Net Languages course content into existing curricula. Net Languages can support universities with this integration.
Can students study independently?
Yes, students can access the course material at any time and study when they like.
Can teachers monitor progress?
Yes, all student activity registers on the platform. Teachers can track individuals or groups of students and export reports of student progress as and when they need.
Are the courses CEFR aligned?
Yes, all the Net Languages courses are CEFR aligned.
Can courses be used for blended learning?
The Net Languages courses are ideal to be used as part of a blended learning package. Support is provided to teachers to help them integrate the self-study part of the course into the synchronous classes.
Is tutor support available?
Net Languages can provide qualified and experienced tutors for the University or, alternatively, Net Languages can organise comprehensive training sessions to train the university’s teachers to use the Net Languages materials.
Can universities customise courses?
Yes, courses can be customised for specific requirements. Net Languages will work with university course managers to define the customisations required and create the customised versions of the courses.
Can students access the platform on mobile devices?
Yes, Net Languages courses are responsive and will adapt to smartphone or tablet devices (iOS or Android).
Can courses be used in university libraries?
Yes, this is a very popular model. Typically access is limited to a maximum number of users at any one time but the users can vary throughout the day. This is a very affordable option in which a large number of students can access the course material throughout the day.
Are placement tests available?
Yes, universities can use the Net Languages online placement tests to decide what level each student should study.
Can students receive certificates?
Universities can opt to use the Net Languages certificates. In this case students can download their certificate from the platform on successful completion of their course.
How quickly can the platform be implemented?
If customisation and integration in the university’s platform is not required, implementation can be immediate. Other options can be relatively fast but need to be looked at on a case-by-case basis.
Is technical support included?
Yes, we provide technical support using a ticket service, and email, Teams or Zoom support.