We take a critical look at the week's top stories from business, politics and society. Participants will practice summarizing, argumentation, constructive criticism, disagreeing and finding consensus. Focus on prepared speaking, building alternative vocabulary, and speaking skills. Some preparation at home is required. To make the course worthwhile for everyone please make sure you have the right level for this course. Get the placement test at englischtest@mvhs.de

For intermediate students who would like to learn more about English-speaking cultures. We will read a handful of English, Irish, American and Commonwealth poems and stories -- some simplified, some not -- and use them as a basis for language games, vocabulary-building exercises and discussions. The two courses can be booked independently of each other.

At noon on January 20th, a president will be sworn in on the steps of the US Capitol. Will it be Biden or Trump, or perhaps even Kamala Harris (if Biden were elected but unable to assume the duties of the president, for example)? Will it remain peaceful? What will it mean for Germany, the EU, China, and the current conflicts in Ukraine and Palestinian territories if Biden or Trump are elected? Has there been a "Trump Effect" in Europe over the past decade?

Read interesting texts, improve your vocabulary and your writing and speaking skills in English. You will receive various questions and tasks from your teacher to work on and prepare for the video lesson. The instructor will be available to answer your questions in the outside the lessons.

This course is designed to provide you with a good blend of vocabulary input and conversation practice. We will use a wide range of interesting topics and activities to help you improve your English. You will be encouraged to interact with language by working with texts, audio and video, and we will analyze English constructions and use them in speaking activities. Besides that, the vocabulary will be revisited regularly in order to consolidate classroom learning. At the end of most classes, there will be a feedback session to discuss grammar and pronunciation problems.

This course is designed for practising and improving your spoken English. We will focus on a wide range of interesting topics and activities to make you feel more confident with spontaneous conversations and improve your listening comprehension, while also helping to increase your vocabulary.

This course is designed for practising and improving your spoken English. We will focus on a wide range of interesting topics and activities to make you feel more confident with spontaneous conversations and improve your listening comprehension, while also helping to increase your vocabulary.

Bring a sandwich and join our online lunchtime English conversation group. This course is designed to improve your fluency and confidence in a friendly, supportive, and informal environment. Your teacher will send you topics to prepare through our internal platform, and you will meet once a week for a video session with Zoom.