Wine Speak – English for the Wine Industry

Course content:

WINE SPEAK offers a specialized English language course tailored for students aspiring to thrive in the vibrant and global wine industry. This course is designed to enhance students’ communication skills, enabling them to effectively navigate and succeed in various sectors of the wine business. Through interactive lessons, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios, students will develop proficiency in wine-related terminology, industry-specific communication strategies, and cross-cultural communication within the wine world.

Learning outcomes:

  • Vocabulary Proficiency;
  • Effective Communication;
  • Reading and Writing Skills;
  • Listening and Speaking Competence;
  • Cultural Awareness;
  • Grammar and Syntax;
  • Industry Knowledge in Context.

This course allows students to learn about wine and also to improve their English language skills, making them more effective communicators in the global wine industry.

Objectives:

  • To develop advanced English language skills specific to the wine industry.
  • To enhance communication abilities for discussing wine, vineyards, and winemaking processes.
  • To acquire vocabulary, cultural awareness, and etiquette relevant to wine professionals.
  • To understand the fundamentals of winemaking, grape varieties, and regional distinctions.
  • To apply language skills in practical scenarios, such as recommending wines and serving customers.

Teaching language: English

1. Mode of Delivery: Online – Synchronous / Asynchronous

Units:

  1. Wine Vocabulary and Basics
  2. From Vineyard to Glass
  3. Wine Culture and Etiquette

Timetable:

Weekly online sessions to be specified.

  • EUNICE student and/or staff: being studying or working at one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check universities here).
  • English level: B1 or B2.

Study Level: Admin/tech Staff, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Teachers/Researchers

  • Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
  • Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
  • The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
  • Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

  • BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website.
  • UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
  • UoP students: for questions about enrolment and recognition please consult  the responsible person at your university (Director of Studies or ECTS coordinator) or contact eunice@go.uop.gr
  • IPV students: for questions about enrolment and recognition, please contact rafaela.silva@sc.ipv.pt

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition?  Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.

Uncorking Fluency: English for Wine Enthusiasts

Study Level
Admin/tech Staff, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Teachers/Researchers
Applications deadline
15 September 2025
Dates
13 October - 5 December, 2025

Weekly online sessions to be specified.

Accreditation
2 ECTS
Mode
Online live