Englisch C1

The CAE is an advanced-level (C1) examination requiring competence in all the language skills and recognized by employers and educational institutions around the world.

This one-semester intensive course offers preparation for the CAE examination. Students who do not wish to take the exam are of course also welcome.

Test yourself with the self-evaluating Placement Test for Cambridge exams and find out your level of English: www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english.

Lehrbuch: Compact Advanced Second edition Student's Book with Answers with Digital Pack, ISBN 978-1009394901

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This semester we will be reading ‘Table for Two’ (2024) by the bestselling author Amor Towles. After three successful novels, Towles turns his attention to the short story. His latest work consists of six short stories connected to NYC and a novella based in LA which continues the story of one of the central characters in his novel ‘Rules of Civility’ (2011).

This is an enjoyable and entertaining collection by one of the best storytellers of our time’.

Lehrbuch: Table for Two, Amor Towles, Penguin Random House, ISBN 978-0-593-29639-4

The aim of this English Conversation Course is to provide students with the opportunity to practice speaking and understanding conversational English in a small-group setting with classmates who are at approximately the same level of English proficiency (level B2/C1 and higher). A wide variety of texts and materials will be used to focus on stories in the news, current events and issues. The focus of the course is to improve students’ conversation skills and to introduce new vocabulary and phrases in a fun setting. Each week, classes are focused on a different practical topic.

Lehrmaterial wird im Kurs bekannt gegeben.

One of the most daunting tasks a student of English faces is the proper use of the language’s extensive vocabulary. In this course, participants will learn and practice the correct contexts for many words that are utilized in C1 and C2 tests and coursework. Material will be provided.

Der Kurs kann nach Bedarf und auf Wunsch der Teilnehmenden nach Kursende um weitere Termine verlängert werden.

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The Culture Club is a new monthly series for everyone curious about art, culture, and creativity -and who would like to share their thoughts and reflections in English within a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each gathering will focus on a theme and begin with a short presentation illustrated by artworks, stories, and cultural examples. Together we will explore ideas that connect different cultures and historical periods - from ancient myths and artefacts to literature, as well as modern art, music, and film. Through these images and stories, we will uncover the threads of connection that bind human life, and discover how art and myth can inspire fresh perspectives on our own experiences.

Session 1 in September):   Hands: Touch, Creation, and Connection

Our hands are storytellers. In this session, we will explore the symbolism of hands across different cultures and artistic traditions. Through images, stories, and film, we will reflect on the role of hands in human history and in our daily lives.

Session 2 in October: Trees and Nature: Roots, Branches, and Growth

Trees stand as ancient witnesses of human history.

This session explores the many layers of meaning that trees and nature hold in myth, art, poetry, and film. We will consider how different cultures have turned to trees to express ideas of life, death, growth, and renewal.

Session 3 in November: The Loom of Life: Weaving, Threads, and Time

Weaving has long served as a powerful metaphor for connection and destiny, from the Greek Fates to medieval tapestries and modern literature.

In this session, we explore how threads and patterns in art and myth reflect the interwoven nature of human experience. Through selected examples from ancient Mesopotamia, Greek mythology, and later artistic traditions, we will consider how artists and storytellers have engaged with ideas of time, continuity and change -and how these themes resonate across cultures.