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 Master Course? In our Master Course 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. Um unseren Teilnehmer*innen eine möglichst hohe Durchführungsquote und hohe Verlässlichkeit zu bieten, passen wir bei Nichterreichen der Mindestteilnehmerzahl den zeitlichen Umfang unserer Kurse an. Diese Anpassungen ermöglichen es Ihnen und uns, die Kurse auch mit weniger Anmeldungen als geplant durchzuführen und sie nicht absagen zu müssen. Für diesen Kurs bedeutet dies: Ab 5 Anmeldungen findet der Kurs wie ausgeschrieben statt. Bei weniger Anmeldungen wird der Kurs mit folgendem zeitlichen Umfang durchgeführt: bei 4 Personen: 8 Termine bei 3 Personen: 6 Termine Weitere Termine auf Wunsch der Gruppe sind gegen Aufpreis möglich.
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: 24th February 2026 – “Our Man in Havana” by Graham Greene 21st April 2026 – “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins 16th June 2026 – “The Music Shop” by Rachel Joyce 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.
The history of British humour is long and filled with wit and wordplay, deadpan and dark jokes, satire and slapstick. From Monty Python’s caustic sarcasm and Billy Connolly’s hilarious one-liners to Sarah Millican’s hysterical self-deprecating humour, British comedy has won the hearts of viewers all around the world. It is famous, too, for its razor-sharp black humour, and comedians like Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Carr occupy a space in British comedy where laughter and discomfort converge. In this course, we’ll delve into the diverse and delightful types of British humour, exploring different comedy genres and the most popular UK comedians. So, grab a cup of tea, get ready to have your ribs tickled, and let’s embark on a whimsical adventure into the realms of British humour! WARNING: Course may contain bad language. ;-) Dieser Kurs findet online in Form einer Videokonferenz statt. Den 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.