Learn Languages

Courses we offer

Auroville Language Lab offers courses in English, French, Tamil, Sanskrit, Hindi, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, & several other languages. Each course is taught by a native speaker and is structured around award-winning audio, video, and multimedia materials that allow students to immerse themselves in the world of their chosen language. Our classes are interactive, engaging, and a lot of fun! Auroville Language Lab attracts language learners from diverse linguistic & cultural backgrounds that brings variety and vibrancy to each class. We are equipped with an excellent reference library, and a Mediatheque, a digital language-learning library available in 125 languages which has meticulously been put together over a period of more than fifteen years.

Course Options

Group-Classroom

Group Classes with an Instructor

Conducted in small groups of 5-8 students, group classes are perfect for focused learners who wish to learn in a vibrant atmosphere with a lot of interaction & lively exchange with other learners. All classes are led by a native instructor and are held twice or thrice a week with access to the Mediatheque & a reference library available to all students from Mon-Sat. Students can opt for 3-month
Register now
Current Schedule

Private Classes with an Instructor

Students who require a more individual attention to their language skills & prefer a flexible schedule can opt for one-on-one classes with the instructor. Private courses are tailor-made as per the student’s level, comfort, & pace of learning and are apt for those who are looking for a quicker, more systematic rate of progress.

Register now

Online Classes with an Instructor

For students who wish to learn from the comfort of their homes, several of our instructors provide online classes. These classes may be arranged on mutual convenience of the student & the instructor or the student may join an ongoing group class.

Register now

Self-Learning with the Mediatheque

Students who wish to learn at their own pace independent of any instructor can choose to study exclusively through the Mediatheque & the reference library at Auroville Language Lab. The Mediatheque is our digital language-learning library equipped with excellent audio, video, & interactive multimedia in more than 125 languages. Learners are advised to book their slots in advance.

Register now

Guided Study with the Mediatheque

Students have the option of learning their chosen language through the Mediatheque along with guided assistance from an instructor. Sessions with an instructor can be arranged once or twice weekly as per the student’s requirement and pace of progress.

Register now

Alfred Tomatis Method (Individual)

Students have the option of learning a language through the Alfred Tomatis Method, a special listening/ear retraining program also called, “Audio Psycho Phonology”. This mode of learning involves acclimatizing the ear & the brain to the sounds and frequencies of a new language to enable quicker & a more accurate assimilation and reproduction.

Register now

Alfred Tomatis Method (Group)

Students have the option of learning a language through the Alfred Tomatis Method, a special listening/ear retraining program also called, “Audio Psycho Phonology”. This mode of learning involves acclimatizing the ear & the brain to the sounds and frequencies of a new language to enable quicker & a more accurate assimilation and reproduction.

Register now

Evening Programs

we launched a new experiment. The Language Lab extended its opening hours from 5pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. We are offering special evening programs which include conversational practice with native language speakers, talks, poetry readings as well as self-learning and guided study in different languages with our mediatheque.

This program is free of cost to everyone: Aurovilians, Newcomers, Volunteers, Guests, and people from around the Auroville area. The Language Lab has always been open to all and this program will be as well. Ever learnt a language but feel a bit rusty now? Come and revive it! All, including Guests, are welcome to join. Come share your language with others!

Register now

Testimonials

~ Rajavelu

I have been studying English at the Language Lab for the past two years. I enjoy these classes a lot. Our instructor includes general knowledge topics and different aspects of Auroville in each class, so we gain a lot. I like that there is humour and positive interaction in the classes.

~ Sudha

When I first saw French In Action, I was skeptical because I had never seen anything like it for language learning in the past. But over time, I started raving about it to everyone when I saw how effective it was in helping me grasp the language quickly. It is fun and challenging, and if used alongside the supplementary workbook, it is one of the richest language programs out there.

~ Philippe

Right in the middle of our beautiful city, a marvelous place of teaching, creativity and therapy emerges thanks to the courage and will of a few pioneers who followed Mother’s directives. For me, I see in this institution an example of transcendence in matter. I arrived here by chance, did Tomatis and took English lessons.

~ Ramesh

I took the introductory French course at the lab. The program was taught using the Tomatis equipment. It was a wonderful way to learn the basics of the language in a short time. The teaching methodology was especially appealing as it was conducted through freewheeling conversations while sticking to a basic syllabus. The student-teacher ratio was ideal and a lot of personal attention was paid to the needs of each student.