Learning a new language, or brushing up on a language learned some time ago brings many benefits, not only the ability to communicate with a greater number of people and integrate into a new environment, but also the ability to tick a box on job applications. Studying provides mental stimulation, a great way to meet a wide variety of new people, and also the confidence to help children with their language studies both in terms of academic content and the example you are setting. Language learning in EEAS/EC checklist • If you are a EUFN member, you may apply for one of a limited number of Commission places offered for French or English courses only. The way to apply for a place is to send an email to the EUFN office (eufn@eeas.europa.eu) with your request in good time to meet the deadline for registration. There are two courses per year – the first runs from mid -September to early February and the second from late February to early July. The deadline for registration for the Septembercourse is the end of April and the deadline for registration for the February course is the end of September. • You may also apply to study other languages offered by the Commission but applications should be made through your partner/spouse. The deadlines for registration are the same as for the French and English courses but there are no guaranteed places for spouses on these courses. For further information about courses and levels available and how to apply, consult the EC intranet site. • We have also started conversational groups in English and French. Foreign government language institutes • These institutes run intensive and semi-intensive courses throughout the year: French: Alliance française de Bruxelles-Europe German: Goethe Institute Spanish: Instituto Cervantes Italian: Istituto italiano di cultura bruxelles