Online Foreign Language Program 2023-24
IIT Kanpur

The Language Programme was established in the early years of IIT Kanpur and acquired a more formal structure during the 1970s. For more than 50 years now, our wide variety of language courses have been helping students widen their intellectual horizons and get better integrated within an international working environment. The programme is organized by the Centre for Continuing Education of IIT Kanpur.

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Course Instructors

Mrs. Shubha Karnick

French Language

Teaches Level 1 & 2

Email: shubha@iitk.ac.in

Mrs. Lekha Rajesh

French Language

Teaches Level 1 since 2018

Email: lekhar@iitk.ac.in


Mrs. Deepaa Anandh

German Language

Teaches Level 1 & 2

Email: deepaa@iitk.ac.in

Mrs. Neelam Saxena

German Language

Teaches Level 1 & 2

Email: neelamp@iitk.ac.in

Mrs. Vatsala Misra

Japanese Language

Teaches Level 1 & 2

Email: vatsalam@iitk.ac.in

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  • German

    Germany, positioned at the heart of Europe, is a confluence of science, art and philosophy. Additionally, the Germans are known for their discipline, punctuality and precision. Germany has always been known for its engineering precision and technological wizardry. Benz, BMW, Bosch, Daimler, Siemens and many more have made Germany the largest economy in all of Europe. In today’s socio-political landscape, Germany is proving to be a major stabilizing force; with a sensitive heart towards humanitarian and environmental causes.
    About 33% population of the European Union speaks German, including countries like Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg, where it is the official language.
    It is therefore not surprising that the German language is one of the most fervently taught languages in the world today. Although misconstrued as a tough and hard-to-pronounce language, it is in fact a rather melodious one, with clear and strong intonations.
    You will learn the basics of the language along with songs, short films, group activities etc. Some interesting facts about Germany, Switzerland and Austria makes the learning enjoyable.

  • French

    FRENCH is spoken in many countries - not just in France! It is the official language in Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Seychelles, Morocco, Ivory Coast - to name just a few. In fact, it is the only language spoken on all five continents.
    The French are very proud of their language and will immediately warm to you if you speak it - even if you make a few mistakes. Since there are no hard consonants in the French language, it is easy on the ear. It is a language of precision and musicality.
    At IIT Kanpur, we have a small French library which houses books, magazines, comics (yes, you can read Tintin and Asterix in French !) and CDs.
    Our aim is to teach you how to read, write and speak French. It is a language that will open up a host of opportunities - in the tourism industry, hotel management, airlines, international banks, Indo-French collaborations, teaching..... It will help you enjoy French literature and cinema, understand research papers in Mathematics. MBR
    Come, discover this language. It will help you relax and have fun, make you multilingual and throw open many doors for you.

  • Japanese

What Students Think About Us

Swati Sharma

I sincerely recommend learning french from IIT KANPUR as it is cost effective saves travel time and most importantly has the most experienced faculty.

Batch 2022-23

Akash Salim

It was a great pleasure to have studied French at IIT Kanpur. The classes were taken with great enthusiasm and patience. The exams, revisions, and notes all proved to be extremely helpful.

Batch 2021-22

Sanskar Mishra

Conveying huge thanks to Shubha ma'am who consistently supported me through out the French Level 2 course where I have learnt the concepts of French language and it's practical implications in real life scenarios with productive and interactive discussions on every class.

Batch 2022-23

Pratyasha Das

I would definitely recommend every one to attend German classes taught by Neelam ma'am as she could make us read, write and also speak German in a matter of a year. German language is considered to be tough among our peers, but after attending this course I would say that none will find it tough but very logical as ma'am builds up a good base from starting

Batch 2022-23

Abhijeet Kishore

I enjoyed learning the German Level A2 course. The best part is, the classes take place daily (weekdays) over a span of one year so we are in constant touch with it. I felt privilege to be taught by Deepa Ma'am as she taught us diligently and patiently. She answered all of our questions to our satisfaction.

Batch 2022-23

Monark Singh

The way,German was taught in IITK made it all more understandable for beginners like me.The main focus of each lesson varied between grammar and discussion/reading texts on various topics which introduced me to wide range of new vocabulary.

Batch 2022-23

Shania Zehra Naqvi

I want to express my gratitude for your exceptional German course. your expertise, structured lessons and supportive approach have made the learning lessons enjoyable. I appreciate your clear explanations, varied activities, and constructive feedback.

Batch 2022-23

Abhinav Joshi

Being a student of Neelam ma'am , I would say she cleared all my doubts of German language without hesitation. Extremely professional language program with a good teacher.

Batch 2022-23

Prateeksha Tripathi

I am deeply inspired by you and your teaching has filled me with so much confidence that I know sooner or later I will be a good French speaker. I really enjoyed studying with you.

Batch 2022-23

Vinny Chopra

Because of Mrs Lekha Rajesh i can speak as well as understand a little bit of french and it was proved during my stay in Europe. My daughter was sooo happy that my knowledge of french came in handy.

Batch 2022-23

Shruti Mishra

During the entire period she has been consistently teaching us with full enthusiasm and tried to resolve our problems and query related to the language.

Batch 2022-23

Sonal Chaturvedi

After taking this course, I have taken this as a profession as a freelance instructor, content writer, and translator, and I have tagged myself with one college and logistic company.

Batch 2021-22

Manju Mukherjee

I would recommend that it should be on the to do list of all students who wish to pursue higher studies in French speaking nations or take up a job in teaching French in educational institutions or help corporates with French translations.

Batch 2021-22

Arpita Murkhe

Learning French from IIT Kanpur has changed my life completely. It has groomed my personality, made me feel confident, it makes me feel different from others and I am a well-respected teacher of French in one of the oldest schools in Kanpur.

French Teacher, Batch 2013-15

Subhojoy Gupta

I consider myself lucky for having signed up for the course, and would always be grateful for this additional lens with which I can view the world and its diverse people.

Faculty, Batch 2004-05

Vartika Gupta

his program in IIT helped me in making my career in German language as I got in love with this language and this interesting 1 hour class made my mind to learn this language further and my teacher helped me a lot in learning this language

Batch 2020-21




Important Dates & Registration Information

Online applications are invited for Registration to the Foreign Language Program at IIT Kanpur for the 2023-2024 academic sessions.


Course Duration

August 2023 to April 2024


Class Mode

Online


Class Timing

Level 1: 7:00-8:00 PM on Weekdays

Level 2: 6:00-7:00 PM on Weekdays


Languages:

  1. French: Level I and Level II
  2. German: Level I and Level II
  3. Japanese: Level I and Level II

No recorded sessions will be provided.


Admission Criteria:

Admission will be done purely on FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS THROUGH ONLINE as per the following schedule. The list of selected candidates will be posted on the website


Important Dates: (For IITK Students & Non IITK applicants and IITK Employees/Wards)

Start date of submission online Application Form: 05:00 PM, June 05 ,2023 (Monday)
Last date for submission Online Application Form: 5:00 PM July 25, 2023 (Tuesday)
Declaration of First list of provisionally selected candidates: 6:00 pm, July 14, 2023 (Friday)
Date of submission of Fees through online SBI-I Collect: 6: 00 PM July 14, 2023 (Friday) to 5:00 PM, July 25, 2023 (Tuesday)
Declaration of Waitlist Candidates: 5:00 pm July 20, 2023 (Thursday)
Date of submission of Fees through online SBI-I Collect:
(only wait-listed applicants)		 5:00 PM July 20, 2023 (Thursday) to 5:00 PM, July 25, 2023 (Tuesday)
List of final selected candidates 5:00 pm July 26, 2023 (Friday)

The Online classes of the FLP programme will begin on First Week of August 2023.

Category wise Fees Structure:

IIT Kanpur Students Rs. 6000/- per year
IITK Employee Rs. 6000/- per year
IITK Wards Rs. 7080/- (including 18% GST) per year
Participants (Non- IIT Kanpur) Rs. 15000/- (including 18% GST)

Category wise Allocation of Seats:

From the total seats available 50% is reserved for IITK students, 10% for IITK employees/wards, and 40% is open to non-IITK applicants.



Qualification & Eligibility:

  • 1. For Level I courses, the minimum qualification is Class 10.
  • 2. For Level II courses, the minimum qualification is Class 10 and Level I in the relevant language.


Note:
*The fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
**Certificates will be awarded only to those candidates who qualify the exam.
**Instructors will not be changed based on the preference of any candidate.