Have you ever wanted to improve your English in a creative and inspiring way? In this unique course, music becomes your language teacher. Together, we will explore English through rhythm, rhyme, and storytelling — and by the end of the course, you will have written your very own song in English. Using songs from different genres, we will expand our vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and gain confidence in speaking and writing naturally. Step by step, you’ll learn how song lyrics are built, how ideas are expressed in English, and how to turn your own thoughts and emotions into music. In this course you will - Improve your English listening, speaking, and writing skills - Discover vocabulary and expressions used in songs - Practise pronunciation and rhythm naturally through music - Learn the basics of song writing in English - Write and present your own original song lyrics - Create your own song online with the help of AI. Whether you love pop, rock, indie, funk, or acoustic music, this course offers a fun and motivating way to experience English beyond the textbook. No musical background is required — just curiosity, and a love of music! Dieser Kurs findet online in Form einer Videokonferenz statt. Der Link zur Videokonferenz wird nach erfolgter Anmeldung einen Tag vor Beginn der Veranstaltung ab 15 Uhr per Mail verschickt. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetanbindung und funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Kamera und Headset.
In today’s globalised world we have to be able to speak English properly in business as well as private contexts. This means that we need to pronounce English correctly and articulate clearly as well as understand others and be understood by native and non-native speakers around the globe. Sounds like an ambitious goal? It can, in fact, be tackled successfully if you have your perfect ‘tool box’, and if you put a little effort in your pronunciation training. How about starting today by joining this masterclass? In our masterclass we will focus on British English pronunciation (Modern RP), and we will open our ‘tool box’ and have a closer look at - how the mouth works - all 44 sounds in British English - stress, intonation and rhythm - connected speech. In specifically designed exercises you will learn how to produce every single English sound clearly and accurately as well as understand the phonetic alphabet (IPA) and how it relates to pronunciation. In addition, we will have a look at one of the most important features of British English, CONNECTED SPEECH, and we will practise speaking with texts and videos. By the end of the course, you will have learned how to sound more authentically English, and you will feel more confident about speaking the language. Students attending the course should have at least a B1 level of English. Dieser Kurs findet online in Form einer Videokonferenz statt. Der Link zur Videokonferenz wird nach erfolgter Anmeldung einen Tag vor Beginn der Veranstaltung ab 15 Uhr per Mail verschickt. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetanbindung und funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Kamera und Headset.
Have you ever dreamt of writing your own piece of fiction — perhaps even in a non-native language? Here’s your opportunity to take on that challenge. In our 3 × 90-minute ‘Creativity Challenge’, you’ll develop the skills needed to craft your own short story in English. Together, we’ll explore how to create compelling characters, set vivid scenes, build engaging plots, and express our ideas with clarity and creativity. Dieser Kurs findet online in Form einer Videokonferenz statt. Der Link zur Videokonferenz wird nach erfolgter Anmeldung einen Tag vor Beginn der Veranstaltung ab 15 Uhr per Mail verschickt. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetanbindung und funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Kamera und Headset.
Traditionally, the northern and western regions of Scotland have been home to the Atlantic grey seal, an aquatic mammal that has long served as a powerful symbol of cultural identity and of distant, otherworldly realms. With its remarkable ability to move effortlessly between sea and shore, the seal has become deeply woven into the fabric of Scotland’s myths and legends. Within these storytelling traditions, it is endowed with a unique form of shapeshifting magic, transforming into the mysterious “Selkie.” In this course, we will listen to and explore a range of Selkie stories told by native Scottish voices. Together, we will examine the characters, plots, symbols, and deeper meanings. Dieser Kurs findet online in Form einer Videokonferenz statt. Der Link zur Videokonferenz wird nach erfolgter Anmeldung einen Tag vor Beginn der Veranstaltung ab 15 Uhr per Mail verschickt. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetanbindung und funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Kamera und Headset.
Do you enjoy reading novels in English? Would you like to join a group of book lovers that meet on a regular basis to share and discuss what they have read at home? If your answer to both questions is YES, you’ve come to the right place! Reading improves our language awareness, expands our vocabulary and deepens our understanding of different cultural backgrounds, values and attitudes. In our British Book Club we will look at various British novels of different genres and literary periods. You’ll be given sufficient time to read the novels at home, and we will discuss features such as setting, characters, language, plot and themes in our club sessions, and share our personal opinions and thoughts. For our three club sessions please read the following novels: 10th November 2026 – “Perfect” by Rachel Joyce 15th December 2026 – “The Names” by Florence Knapp 16th February 2027 – “A Room with a View” by E. M. Forster Dieser Kurs findet online in Form einer Videokonferenz statt. Der Link zur Videokonferenz wird nach erfolgter Anmeldung einen Tag vor Beginn der Veranstaltung ab 15 Uhr per Mail verschickt. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetanbindung und funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Kamera und Headset.
Movies provide an excellent and highly entertaining source of language training for English students of all ages and levels. They offer valuable exposure to the numerous sounds of English and different cultures as well as being a fabulous source of new and advanced vocabulary. When combining English audio with English subtitles, movies can be used to help you work on all language skills including listening and understanding, reading, spelling, and, of course, speaking. In this course we will work with a selection of different movies in both British and American English, thus providing you with a wide range of accents, topics and cultural backgrounds. You will watch the movies at home (in ENGLISH and with ENGLISH subtitles; all films are available on DVD or streaming services of your choice), and we will discuss plot, story and characters in class and will practise vocabulary and pronunciation. The films we’ll be discussing are: 10th November 2026 – “The King’s Speech” (2010), British historical drama film, starring Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush et al. 15th December 2026 – “As Good As It Gets ” (1997), American comedy/drama film starring Jack Nicolson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear et al. 16th February 2027 – “Four Weddings and a Funeral ” (1994), British romantic comedy, starring Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow, John Hannah, Rowan Atkinson et al. Dieser Kurs findet online in Form einer Videokonferenz statt. Der Link zur Videokonferenz wird nach erfolgter Anmeldung einen Tag vor Beginn der Veranstaltung ab 15 Uhr per Mail verschickt. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetanbindung und funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Kamera und Headset.