The University of Cambridge's Language Centre will take another step forward in the provision of language learning to all members of the University and Colleges today.

Professor Alison Richard, Vice-Chancellor of the University will be officially opening the new premises, in Downing Place at 5pm today (25 March). The building, formerly known as the Old Music School, has been transformed into four spacious teaching rooms, a fully equipped self-access facility, office and technical accommodation.

The Language Centre, established as an academic service in 1990 supports the teaching and learning of languages throughout the University with the flexible use of information technology. It provides for an increasing number of learners who all have a variety of needs and learning modes.

Anny King, the Executive Director of the Language Centre, said:

"This move marks a new phase in the development of the Language Centre. We are delighted with the new accommodation, especially as it enables us to work together on one site. More importantly, the new facilities are now helping us to fulfil our mission of providing language learning opportunities for all members of the University.

"We believe that the creation of a rich, flexible and supportive learning environment is instrumental in answering the diverse needs of all sectors of the University community. We have already started doing this through the many different opportunities offered today by the Centre - self study with support, taught courses with online support, discussion groups with support and online provision for both specialist and non-specialist learners."

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