Language learning connects you to local and global communities, broadening your horizons and expanding your worldviews.
Language & Community
Berkeley is a big place. The world is even bigger. Find your local and global community in a language class.
With small class sizes and dedicated, experienced instructors, language classes form a place of belonging on campus.
According to a 2025 survey of US employers:
- 83% of US employers rank the ability to situate actions in global contexts as important or very important.
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69% of US employers rank participation in a global experience (like study abroad, internships, or the exposure you gain to cultural perspectives from language courses) as important for new hires.
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89% of US employers rank appreciation of cultural differences as important for new hires.
UC Berkeley students describe why they choose to make language study part of their UCB experience.
Language & You
Language learning fuels personal growth, allowing you to:
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explore other cultural identities/perspectives and explore your own from a new perspective.
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connect with your family heritage.
- gain access to artistic and academic works outside the languages you already know.
UC Berkeley students share their experiences being part of language learning communities on campus.