ULB Langues invites the entire university community to enhance their language skills through its new self-directed learning program.

During these 6 weeks, you'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and learn at your own pace. Bon voyage!

What is Language Boost?

A blend of traditional classes and self-directed language immersion! For 6 weeks, you will learn, practice, and strengthen your language skills through a program you design yourself. It will include group activities, personalized coaching sessions, writing workshops, and other activities tailored to your needs. Grammar, speaking, applications, role-playing, cultural outings, and more will help you build on your existing skills. You can choose between English, French, or Dutch. To ensure a smooth journey, you will be guided and supported by a ULB Langues coach.

Who is it for?

Teachers, staff, and students are all welcome to participate. Only complete beginners might find it challenging, as the program aims to enhance existing skills rather than start from scratch.

When?

Language Boost is organized multiple times throughout the academic year for French, Dutch, and English. 

Session #1
From 5 October 2026 to 19 November 2026

Session #2
From 8 February 2027 to 19 March 2027

Session #3
From 29 March 2027 to 21 May 2027
Staff only


The program for each Boost session and its modules (activities, resources, documents, tools) are hosted on the Virtual University. You will need to self-enroll/subscribe to the course to access all the content.

How to participate?


                     

An info session to meet the coaches, discover the program and workshops, set your goals, ask questions, and connect with fellow "boosters". A key moment to kick off the adventure!

No registration needed to attend the info sessions. Just show up!

                     
 

Kick-off Session #1 – Students & Staff
Thursday 1 October 2026 – 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM – Room TBC*

Kick-off Session #2 – Students & Staff
Thursday 4 February 2027 – 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM – Room TBC*

Kick-off Session #3 – Staff Only
Thursday 18 March 2027 – 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM – Room TBC*
 

Updated on July 28, 2026