Languages

Languages

People want to learn other languages for a variety of reasons. Should it be for work or leisure purposes, Community Use has courses to suit everyone's needs. Our courses are flexible and range from learning basic language skills, to gaining a qualification in languages for both adults and children

Italian

Improve your Italian language skills quickly with our wide choice of Italian courses. Whether you want to learn the basic language or want to become fluent, our Italian classes are perfect for you.

Spanish

Learn how to speak Spanish with Community Use. We have a variety of classes depending on your ability and needs. Whether it is our basic short holiday courses or our year long courses, we have everything you need.

French

Our French classes are open to beginners and those looking to improve on their skills. With small class sizes, with those of similar abilities it is an excellent way to learn and practice speaking and writing.

British Sign Language

British Sign Language (BSL) is a form of sign language that is used in Britain and involves the use of hand movements, gestures, body language and facial expressions to communicate. Community Use delivers both courses leading to qualifications, or courses to learn the basics in a relaxed environment.

Alternative languages

  • Creative Writing 
  • Gaelic
  • Japanese 
  • Portuguese

ESOL - English For Speakers Of Other Languages


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Language Classes and Courses

  • B S L (Sign Language)

    4 week taster classes in British Sign Language
    Age group: Adult • Day: Monday • Time: 18:30-20:30 • Cost: Adult 2hr £8.40;

    Classes will take place from 20 May 2024 to 10 June 2024
    Dunfermline High School Community Use, Jennie Rennies Road, Dunfermline, KY11 3BQ

    communityuse.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602348
  • B S L (Sign Language)

    Signature British Sign Language Level 2 Course
    Age group: Adult • Day: Tuesday • Time: 18:30-20:30 • Cost: 550.00;

    Classes will take place from 16 April 2024 to 25 March 2025
    Beath High School Community Use, Foulford Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife KY4 9BH

    communityuse.beath@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602346
  • B S L (Sign Language)

    4 week taster classes in British Sign Language
    Age group: Adult • Day: Wednesday • Time: 18:00-20:00 • Cost: Adult 2hr £8.40;

    Classes will take place from 17 April 2024 to 26 March 2025
    Beath High School Community Use, Foulford Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife KY4 9BH

    communityuse.beath@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602346
  • BSL (Sign Langeuage) Level 1

    BSL (Sign Language) Level 1
    Age group: Adult • Day: Wednesday • Time: 18:30 20:30 • Cost: £378

    Classes will take place from 11 September 2024 to 25 June 2025
    Dunfermline High School Community Use, Jennie Rennies Road, Dunfermline, KY11 3BQ

    communityuse.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602348
  • Creative Writing

    Age 16 years+
    Age group: Adult • Day: Tuesday • Time: 18.45 - 20.15 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 12 November 2024 to 3 December 2024
    Waid Community Use Campus, St Andrews Road, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3GY

    communityuse.waid@fife.gov.uk
    01334 659355
  • Gaelic

    For complete beginners and those with a little knowledge of Gaelic
    Age group: Adult • Day: Tuesday • Time: 18:30-20:00 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 16 April 2024 to 25 March 2025
    Beath High School Community Use, Foulford Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife KY4 9BH

    communityuse.beath@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602346
  • Gaelic Course

    Beginners
    Age group: Adult • Day: Thursday • Time: 1800-1900 • Cost: Adult 1hr £5.70;

    Classes will take place from 19 September 2024 to 5 December 2024
    Levenmouth Academy Community Use, Methilhaven Road, Buckhaven, Leven, Fife KY8 1EA

    communityuse.levenmouth@fife.gov.uk
    01334 659353
  • Gaelic Course

    Improvers
    Age group: Adult • Day: Thursday • Time: 1900-2030 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 19 September 2024 to 5 December 2024
    Levenmouth Academy Community Use, Methilhaven Road, Buckhaven, Leven, Fife KY8 1EA

    communityuse.levenmouth@fife.gov.uk
    01334 659353
  • Gaelic Course

    Gaelic Course
    Age group: Adult • Day: Thursday • Time: 18:30-20:00 • Cost: Adult 1.5 hr £7.00

    Classes will take place from 18 April 2024 to 27 March 2025
    Dunfermline High School Community Use, Jennie Rennies Road, Dunfermline, KY11 3BQ

    communityuse.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602348
  • Italian Course

    Improver/Advanced Level - 18yrs+
    Age group: Adult • Day: Monday • Time: 18:30-20:30 • Cost: Adult 2hr £8.40;

    Classes will take place from 19 August 2024 to 4 November 2024
    Queen Anne High School Community Use, Broomhead Park, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0PQ

    CommunityUse.QueenAnne@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602351
  • Italian Course

    Absolute Beginners Level - 18yrs+
    Age group: Adult • Day: Tuesday • Time: 18:30-20:00 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 20 August 2024 to 5 November 2024
    Queen Anne High School Community Use, Broomhead Park, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0PQ

    CommunityUse.QueenAnne@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602351
  • Italian Course

    Beginners Level - 18yrs+
    Age group: Adult • Day: Wednesday • Time: 18:30-20:00 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 21 August 2024 to 6 November 2024
    Queen Anne High School Community Use, Broomhead Park, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0PQ

    CommunityUse.QueenAnne@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602351
  • Japanese Course

    Japanese Course
    Age group: Adult • Day: Wednesday • Time: 19:00-20:30 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 17 April 2024 to 26 March 2025
    Dunfermline High School Community Use, Jennie Rennies Road, Dunfermline, KY11 3BQ

    communityuse.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602348
  • Reading Group

    Age 16 years+
    Age group: Adult • Day: Friday • Time: 15.00 - 16.30 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 23 August 2024 to 6 December 2024
    Waid Community Use Campus, St Andrews Road, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3GY

    communityuse.waid@fife.gov.uk
    01334 659355
  • Spanish Course

    Spanish Absolute Beginners Level - 18yrs+ This class is aimed at the complete beginners with no previous knowledge of the Spanish language
    Age group: Adult • Day: Wednesday • Time: 18:00-19:00 • Cost: Adult 1hr £5.70;

    Classes will take place from 21 August 2024 to 6 November 2024
    Queen Anne High School Community Use, Broomhead Park, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0PQ

    CommunityUse.QueenAnne@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602351
  • Spanish Course

    Advanced Level - 18yrs+
    Age group: Adult • Day: Wednesday • Time: 19:00-20:30 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 21 August 2024 to 6 November 2024
    Queen Anne High School Community Use, Broomhead Park, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0PQ

    CommunityUse.QueenAnne@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602351
  • Spanish Course

    Beginners Level - 18yrs+ This level is aimed as a follow on from Absolute Beginners
    Age group: Adult • Day: Thursday • Time: 18:00-19:00 • Cost: Adult 1hr £5.70;

    Classes will take place from 22 August 2024 to 7 November 2024
    Queen Anne High School Community Use, Broomhead Park, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0PQ

    CommunityUse.QueenAnne@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602351
  • Spanish Course

    Beginners + Level - 18yrs+ This level is aimed as a follow on from Beginners level
    Age group: Adult • Day: Thursday • Time: 19:00-20:00 • Cost: Adult 1hr £5.70;

    Classes will take place from 22 August 2024 to 7 November 2024
    Queen Anne High School Community Use, Broomhead Park, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0PQ

    CommunityUse.QueenAnne@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602351
  • Spanish Course

    Intermediate/Advanced
    Age group: Adult • Day: Thursday • Time: 1800-1930 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 19 September 2024 to 5 December 2024
    Levenmouth Academy Community Use, Methilhaven Road, Buckhaven, Leven, Fife KY8 1EA

    communityuse.levenmouth@fife.gov.uk
    01334 659353
  • Spanish Course

    Beginners
    Age group: Adult • Day: Thursday • Time: 1930-2100 • Cost: Adult 1.5hr £7.00;

    Classes will take place from 19 September 2024 to 5 December 2024
    Levenmouth Academy Community Use, Methilhaven Road, Buckhaven, Leven, Fife KY8 1EA

    communityuse.levenmouth@fife.gov.uk
    01334 659353
  • Spanish Course

    Spanish Beginners
    Age group: Adult • Day: Monday • Time: 1800-1900 • Cost: Adult 1hr £5.70;

    Classes will take place from 19 August 2024 to 26 April 2025
    Inverkeithing High School Community Use, Hillend Road, Inverkeithing, Fife KY11 1PL

    communityuse.inverkeithing@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602349
  • Spanish Course

    Spanish Improvers
    Age group: Adult • Day: Monday • Time: 1900-2000 • Cost: Adult 1hr £5.70;

    Classes will take place from 19 August 2024 to 26 April 2025
    Inverkeithing High School Community Use, Hillend Road, Inverkeithing, Fife KY11 1PL

    communityuse.inverkeithing@fife.gov.uk
    01383 602349