The department's professional activities are directed towards the modernization of language education. The department offers Czech language courses for foreigners. We offer preparatory English language courses (FCE) for students and the public. Members of the department have participated in a grant project for an electronic dictionary of transportation engineering. As part of the University of the Third Age, we offer courses focused on regional history. We collaborate with the non-profit organization Věda nás baví (providing language education, organizing extracurricular activities).