If you are interested in learning minority languages please contact us at azerbaijan “at” arisc.org
In the United States
CESSI 2025
Course offerings for CESSI 2025, which will be held in a synchronous, online format June 16-August 8, are dependent on student interest and enrollment. Typical course offerings include Kazakh, Tajik, Uyghur, and Uzbek. Languages are generally offered at the beginning and intermediate level, although advanced level courses may be offered with sufficient student interest. Additional languages, such as Kyrgyz or Azerbaijani, may also be offered with sufficient interest.
About CESSI 2025:
CESSI is an intensive, eight-week language program that will be held online June 16-August 8, 2025.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website at cessi.wisc.edu or contact cessi “at” creeca.wisc.edu.
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah offers 61 less-commonly taught languages at BYU including Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian. Azerbaijani is taught for beginning speakers who haven’t learned the language yet.
Course and number: AZER 101
Level of language offered: Azerbaijani 100-level (novice)
What semester/quarter the language will be offered: fall semesters, in person on campus
The course is also open to language learners outside BYU, all students can enroll as a non-matriculated student through eveningclasses.byu.edu
For further questions contact Dave Nielsen: Nielsen-davenielsen “at” byu.edu
The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) language courses: Azerbaijani
UW-Madison’s Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) announces that applications for CESSI 2024 are now open! CESSI typically offers courses in Kazakh, Tajik, Uyghur, and Uzbek. Additional Central Eurasian languages (such as Azerbaijani or Kyrgyz) may be added with sufficient student interest. If you’re interested in learning Azerbaijani — or know someone who does — please share this information and encourage them to apply.
The priority application deadline is February 1, 2024. See postings on additional information and deadline reminders on Facebook (@CessiMadison), Instagram (@uwcessi), and Twitter/X (@UWCESSI). For more information, please visit cessi.wisc.edu or contact cessi@creeca.wisc.edu.
Azerbaijani Workshop
Every June and July, the intensive summer Azerbaijani Workshop helps students develop their linguistic and cultural competency rapidly and effectively through live online instruction, extracurricular activities, authentic materials, and real-time interactions with instructors and presenters from Azerbaijan. Classes are conducted primarily in Azerbaijani and focus on the rapid development of practical communication skills.
Part of the Language Workshop since 1993, the Azerbaijani program was developed in collaboration with the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University.
Apply at https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZVy3Xupnm5LNxc
Deadline: February 3rd, 2023
Courses: Summer Language Workshop at Indiana University
This intensive program provides beginners a solid introduction to Azerbaijani. Students who complete the course successfully will complete the equivalent of the 1st-Year curriculum in the Department of Central Eurasian Languages at Indiana University and will reach a proficiency of Intermediate Low or better. They will be able to communicate in day-to-day situations in Azerbaijani, will be able to read and write effectively on familiar topics, and will have a solid foundation for further study or travel. The program introduces Azerbaijani culture through work with authentic materials and media, as well as Azerbaijani activities and structured interactions with Azerbaijani speakers.
The program features 20 contact hours weekly.
Questions? Please contact languageworkshop[at]indiana.edu or 812-855-2889.
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Levels or Years of Instruction Offered: Elementary (1st year), Intermediate (2nd year), Advanced (3rd year and beyond). Offered regularly, but not annually.
Department or Program: Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Website: http://www.nelc.ucla.edu
Contact information: nreast “at” humnet. ucla. edu
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Levels or Years of Instruction Offered: Elementary
Department or Program: Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI)
Note: Azerbaijani is not always scheduled; it may be offered if sufficient interest is shown in the program.
Website: https://cessi.wisc.edu/
Contact information: cessi “at” creeca.wisc. edu
Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim world (SILMW)
SILMW for 2022 will take place from June 13 to August 6, 2022. The institute will be fully face-to-face unless regulations change. SILMV is a program offered by the Less Commonly Taught Languages Program at the University of Illinois since 2008. SILMW offers intensive courses in Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish, Azerbaijani and Wolof.
SILMW offers exciting opportunities to immerse in the target language through up to 4 hours of daily class instruction and daily co-corricular activities, including research forums, conversation tables, cooking classes, film series, field trips and so much more!
For more information, visit: https://linguistics.illinois.edu/
Language courses from CIC universities
Through the CourseShare Program, University of Chicago students can enroll in language programs—that are not offered on campus—through other CIC institutions.
The program is not available this year.
In Azerbaijan
Learn Azerbaijani with American Councils Study & Research Abroad programming
The deadline for the American Councils Study & Research Abroad programming in Summer 2025 is February 15, 2025.
Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP)
Azerbaijani and Turkish in Baku, Azerbaijan
Virtual ERLP Information Session: January 30, 1:00-2:00PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nNn2F3E3QNKogR-9aIKJjw
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Max Shelton at mshelton “at” americancouncils.org
Critical Language Scholarship Program
Levels or Years of Instruction Offered: Beginning, advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced levels
Host Institution: Azerbaijan University of Languages in Baku, Azerbaijan
Website: https://clscholarship.org/languages/azerbaijani
Contact information: cls@americancouncils.org
The CLS Azerbaijani Program provides U.S. college and university students with the opportunity to learn Azerbaijani through intensive language study in an immersive environment in Baku. The program covers approximately one academic year of university-level Azerbaijani study during an 8-week period. Language instruction is designed to meet the needs of students from a variety of language levels and backgrounds, from those who are learning the language for the first time to advanced speakers refining their command of the language for use in a professional capacity.
Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP), through American Councils, Azerbaijan
Through homestays, cultural activities, and conversation partners, participants enjoy an unprecedented opportunity to immerse themselves in daily local life while receiving ongoing support and guidance from American Councils expert, overseas staff.
Application deadlines vary, based on program
Website: https://www.studyabroad.americancouncils.org/erlp
KMT
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Website: https://kmt.az/azerbaijani-language-courses/
KMT runs specific 10 hour course in Azerbaijani language for beginners.
The course is a set of 10 lessons.
Each lesson is one hour in duration.
The lessons cover some of the basic language concepts that you will find useful in everyday situations.
The informal low-structure approach encourages foreigners who have never taken lessons, or those who have started but not continued, to develop further their interest in learning Azerbaijani language.
International Learning Centers
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
The ILC Azerbaijani Language Program offers one of the most effective Azerbaijani language courses in the world. Established in 1997, the intensive course features three levels for foreigners who wish to learn conversational Azerbaijani.
The ICL offers a 3-semester intensive course – three progressive levels, 12 weeks each. Classes meet three days a week for two hours. You will progress from zero Azerbaijani skill to conversational Azerbaijani fluency in only nine months.
To learn more or to obtain a preview of course materials, please feel free to contact office “at”azlearn.org
Website: https://ilc.az/en/course/azerbaijani
Learn Online
Learn Azerbaijani with Live Lingua
Free US Peace Corps resources for you to use. You can read the Azerbaijani ebooks online, listen to the Azerbaijani audios and practice your Azerbaijani pronunciation with the online recorder or download the files to use whenever you want.
https://www.livelingua.com/course/peace_corps/azerbaijani_language_lessons
Learn Azerbaijani with Piramida
Designed for all levels: Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some prior knowledge, caters to your individual needs.
Interactive and engaging: Piramida uses interactive exercises, engaging videos, and real-life scenarios to make learning fun and effective.
Flexible and convenient: Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
https://www.piramida.az/kurs/learn-azerbaijani-language-online?ysclid=m73dlno73g278955178