Learning resources
Make room for regular practice.
A considered selection of learning resources, with clear guidance on how to use them alongside your language study.
A useful place to begin
Course materials
Required materials, recommended books, and any associated costs will be confirmed with each course intake. No textbook purchase is required to explore the programme guides.
The resources below are provided by external educational and cultural organisations. Free practice material can support independent study; access conditions and any account requirements are set by the provider. These links do not imply a partnership with Europa.
German
- Deutsch für dich →
Goethe-Institut’s free exercises for German grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening.
- German examination information →
Official Goethe-Institut information about German examinations and their requirements.
- Course levels →
Understand the distinction between a course level and an external language qualification.
- Learning resources →
Europa’s guide to organising vocabulary, listening and writing practice.
Korean
- TOPIK structure →
NIIED’s official overview of TOPIK examinations, tested skills and levels.
- King Sejong Institute Foundation →
Official Korean language and culture learning resources.
- Learning resources →
Build a regular routine for script, vocabulary and listening practice.
French
- French with TV5MONDE →
Free video-based French exercises, organised by learning level and topic.
- DELF examination information →
France Éducation international’s official information on French diplomas and tests.
- Course levels →
Read the A1, A2 and B1 learning model and its limits.
- Learning resources →
Guidance for pronunciation, listening and regular independent practice.
Spanish
- Spanish practice: Aveteca →
Instituto Cervantes’ archive of activities organised by language level.
- DELE examinations →
Instituto Cervantes explains the official Spanish-language diplomas and their levels.
- Course levels →
Understand what an A1, A2 or B1 course is designed to develop.
- Learning resources →
Plan regular speaking, vocabulary and listening practice.
Italian
- Italiano per stranieri →
RAI Scuola’s Italian learning materials, including videos and language activities.
- CILS levels →
The University for Foreigners of Siena explains its Italian examination levels.
- Course levels →
Read about Europa’s A1–B1 learning progression.
- Learning resources →
Guidance for vocabulary, listening and written practice between classes.
Turkish
- Learn Turkish with Yunus Emre Institute →
Official Turkish learning resources, including video lessons and topic-based vocabulary.
- TYS examination information →
Official information about the external Turkish proficiency examination; its certification levels extend beyond Europa’s current A1–B1 range.
- Understanding course levels →
How CEFR learning objectives are used, and why a course level is different from a certificate.
- Learning resources →
Guidance for vocabulary, listening, reading and regular independent practice.
Japanese
- Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan →
Japan Foundation learning materials for practical communication, with audio and downloadable resources.
- JLPT level descriptions →
Official descriptions of what each JLPT level assesses.
- JLPT and CEFR references →
Read the limits of the CEFR reference information on JLPT score reports.
- Learning resources →
Guidance for script practice, reading, listening and independent study.
Chinese
- Official HSK information →
Chinese Testing International publishes current test announcements, syllabuses and sample materials.
- Understanding course levels →
Why HSK numbering should not be treated as a direct A1–B1 conversion.
- Learning resources →
Build a routine for tone practice, character review and everyday listening.
Use a resource with a purpose
Keep the task manageable
Choose a short activity that matches your current level. Complete it carefully and return to difficult parts.
Connect practice to use
After reading or listening, summarise an idea, write a few related sentences, or practise saying an expression aloud.
Notice what needs attention
Record useful words, recurring mistakes, and questions for your next lesson. Review these regularly.