By tracing the evolution of the Holocaust memorial one can begin to better understand the mind of a nation grappling with its history of perpetratorship. In our investigations, we will ask: what is a memorial, what purpose do they serve and for whom are they created? The course will address local and national memorials in various forms, including invisible memorials, disappearing memorials, highly contentious or banned memorials, and counter-memorials. Our dialogue will be shaped by author, artist, and activist responses to further expand our perspective on not only the past, but also the future, of memorial work. .

In this course we discuss news and current affairs particularly in English speaking countries. Discussion is based on newspaper and magazine articles, factual videos or radio reports. The choice of topics depends on your interests.

Trailers, short films and movie excerpts provide topics for conversation. Different subjects will be discussed with some vocabulary and grammar thrown in. Watch, talk, enhance and advance your English skills while having fun.

We will read and discuss short stories from the English-speaking world. There is a different reason for every story and each one affects us in a different way. They can teach us, inspire us, amuse us and give us plenty to discuss.

Your English is rather good, but you think there is room for improvement? We will have different topics to spark off conversation and expand your vocabulary. There will be some grammar reviews with a focus on everyday conversations.

Do you want to keep up and improve your communication skills in English and expand your vocbulary? In this course we will talk about a wide range of topics. As this course is taught online, you do not even have to leave the house but can attend the class from home!

TED Talks are short videos in which passionate and experienced presenters talk about current topics in an authentic and lively way. In each session of this course we will watch a TED talk and use it as the basis for the following discussion, where you can bring in your own experience and views. The emphasis is on understanding, explaining and discussing the purpose and argument of the speaker. Key vocabulary will be reviewed.

Sie haben Grundkenntnisse in Englisch und möchten vor allem sicherer beim Sprechen werden? In diesem Kurs liegt der Fokus auf dem freien Sprechen. Auch Wortschatz wird aufgefrischt und gefestigt, und bei Bedarf Grammatik wiederholt.

The early bird catches the worm! If you are looking for some early morning English conversation practice, this is the course for you! Grab a coffee, turn on your computer and start the day by talking about local news and current affairs from around the globe.

If you want to brush up your English in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, this is the right course for you Interesting topics and a lot of talking are guaranteed.

Based on articles from newspapers and magazines we will talk about current events and discuss topics of your interest.

This engaging course is for those who have an advanced knowledge of English and who want to keep up with it. The large variety of material will provide an excellent opportunity to improve your conversational skills, enlarge your vocabulary in a wide range of topics, as well as revise grammar as needed. This course is primarily based on speaking and listening skills to help develop your ability to discuss in a group. Current events, articles and games will be used to facilitate conversation.

In diesem Kurs sind Sie richtig, wenn Sie über sehr geringe Vorkenntnisse im Englischen verfügen oder Englisch schon vor längerer Zeit gelernt, aber inzwischen wieder vergessen haben. Sie aktivieren Ihre Vorkenntnisse und lernen, sich in vertrauten Alltagssituationen zu verständigen.

An advanced English grammar course designed for non-native speakers of English and focusing on grammar topics of the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Advanced grammar is designed to strengthen students’ usage of English grammar in spoken and written discourse.

Sie haben schon einige Englischkenntnisse, möchten aber gern flüssiger sprechen, ohne ständig überlegen zu müssen? In diesem Kurs lernen Sie Gesprächsstrategien kennen, um eine Konversation am Laufen zu halten. Sie üben, sich über spannende Themen sowie Ihre Interessen, Meinungen und Erfahrungen auszutauschen - damit Sie bald mehr Sicherheit und Selbstvertrauen in englischen Gesprächen gewinnen.

In diesem Kurs können Sie sich den Lernstoff eines Standardkurses in 5 Tagen aneignen, wenn Sie regelmäßig teilnehmen und aktiv mitarbeiten. - Bitte beachten Sie die besonderen Teilnahmebedingungen für Bildungsurlaube.

In diesem Kurs können Sie sich den Lernstoff eines Standardkurses in 5 Tagen aneignen, wenn Sie regelmäßig teilnehmen und aktiv mitarbeiten. - Bitte beachten Sie die besonderen Teilnahmebedingungen für Bildungsurlaube.

In this course you can improve your fluency in English by reading and discussing a variety of interesting texts. You have the opportunity to practice your vocabulary and to learn some more. We will look at some problem areas of grammar and revise structures to improve communication.

In this course you can improve your fluency in English by reading and discussing a variety of interesting texts. You have the opportunity to practice your vocabulary and to learn some more. We will look at some problem areas of grammar and revise structures to improve communication.

One camera and just one person speaking ? Not a recipe for thrilling entertainment, but the texts, in colloquial English, are full of insight and subtle jokes - gradually revealing somebody's true character. "Playing Sandwiches" - we will read the text together, analyse it and finally watch the movie.

In diesem Kurs können Sie sich den Lernstoff eines Standardkurses in 5 Tagen aneignen, wenn Sie regelmäßig teilnehmen und aktiv mitarbeiten. - Bitte beachten Sie die besonderen Teilnahmebedingungen für Bildungsurlaube.

In diesem Kurs können Sie sich den Lernstoff eines Standardkurses in 5 Tagen aneignen, wenn Sie regelmäßig teilnehmen und aktiv mitarbeiten. - Bitte beachten Sie die besonderen Teilnahmebedingungen für Bildungsurlaube.

TED Talks are short videos in which passionate and experienced presenters talk about current topics in an authentic and lively way. In each session of this course we will watch a TED talk and use it as the basis for the following discussion, where you can bring in your own experience and views. The emphasis is on understanding, explaining and discussing the purpose and argument of the speaker. Key vocabulary will be reviewed.

In diesem Kurs können Sie sich den Lernstoff eines Standardkurses in 5 Tagen aneignen, wenn Sie regelmäßig teilnehmen und aktiv mitarbeiten. - Bitte beachten Sie die besonderen Teilnahmebedingungen für Bildungsurlaube.

In diesem Kurs können Sie sich den Lernstoff eines Standardkurses in 5 Tagen aneignen, wenn Sie regelmäßig teilnehmen und aktiv mitarbeiten. - Bitte beachten Sie die besonderen Teilnahmebedingungen für Bildungsurlaube.