Hola! Bonjour! Ciao! Top Places to Learn a Foreign Language in Pune

You are never too old to start learning a second language. However, linguistic experts believe that children pick up a second language faster and more easily than the adults. Languages are the windows to new cultures and also, a life skill that comes handy personally and professionally as children grow up.

Check out our recommendations for language classes in Pune.

Firangi Sanskar Varg (FSV)

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Location : Various locations in the city

Age Group : 5 years and above

Languages : German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese

FSV is a language based workshop for kids held only in summer and Diwali vacation. They are conducted by Flatworld Language Solutions, a Pune based language solutions company. These classes give children a peek into the culture of other countries with an aim to develop their love for foreign languages from an early age. Children are introduced to languages through art & craft, games, dance, songs, movies and cooking. If a child is keen to pursue the next level of any language, s/he can join the regular classes.

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Alliance Française de Pune

Location: Kala Chhaya Campus, 270-D Patrakar Nagar Road, Off Senapati Bapat Road, Opp. Vikhe Patil School

Age Group : 8–15 years

Languages : French

This 40 year old Indo-French Cultural Centre conducts a programme called ‘Young Learners’ for children. The first course ‘Juniors’ is for the age group 8–12 years, whereas the other one ‘Ados’ is for the age group 13–15 years. The teaching methods integrate the latest tools and audiovisual media, along with games, children’s movies and cultural events to make the language easy for the students.

The Oriental Dialogue

Location : Various locations in the city

Age Group : 2+ years

Languages : Chinese

The Oriental Dialogue has students as young as 2 years under its wing. It has a tie-up with Jumpstart Preschool, Daycare and Activity Centre to offer fun, theme based language sessions. The institute also conducts regular batches for children and adults. It has developed its own curriculum which helps students to master practical and everyday Chinese communication through real life situations. The children will learn to speak, understand, read and write the language as well. The students can also appear for HSK exams. The Oriental Dialogue also runs a movie club on weekends for Punekars to enjoy Chinese television serials and movies.

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Athena Institute

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Location : G13, Gera Plaza Boat Club Road

Age Group : 5 years and above

Languages : Spanish, Russian, French, German, Mandarin Chinese

The language classes at Athena Insitute are conducted by native speakers who use a combination of stories, poems, rhymes, drama, puppets, art & craft and games to engage the little ones. The instructors also focus on writing, reading and grammar skills, depending on the level of the course and interest of the children.

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Linguafun

Location : Pimple Saudagar

Age Group : Children in grade 6 and above

Languages : French, German

Linguafun offers language courses for the school curriculum. Children are engaged through audio-visual training, apart from theoretical knowledge.

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The Cultural Centre (TCC)

Location : Prelocate House, Plot no. 20, Survey no. 90/2/B and 90/3/B, Behind Bharat Gas Godown / close to Bashos Restaurant, Mundhwa

Age Group : 5 years and above

Languages : Hindi, Marathi, English, Spanish, German, French

TCC is a community of cultural enthusiasts from India and abroad. It undertakes various kinds of activities, including language courses which can help bridge the cultural gap between Punekars and expats.

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