"Embark on a transformative journey of linguistic mastery with our English Online B1/B2 Conversation (Webseminar)! Designed to enhance your communication skills, this comprehensive program offers a dynamic blend of interactive lessons, practical exercises, and immersive activities tailored for learners at the B1/B2 level. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine fluency, our course will provide you with the opportunity to dive into conversation practice, pronunciation refinement, and vocabulary expansion, all while gaining invaluable confidence in expressing yourself fluently. With dedicated instructors, personalized feedback, and cutting-edge resources, you'll develop confidence in speaking, listening, and comprehending English across diverse real-world scenarios. Whether you're aiming to excel in professional settings or connect effortlessly with people from around the world, our course equips you with the skills and tools to thrive in any English-speaking environment. Take the leap towards linguistic mastery and unlock boundless opportunities in today's interconnected world.
Whoever rests, starts to rust. That is one of many reasons to join this lively, interesting course at advanced level. I propose the topics and provide background materials and you exchange ideas and views with the other participants, polishing up your communication skills in the meantime. Network with very interesting people from various cultures and stop the rust!
It is a great moment to catch up with our English and refine it as much as we can. In this level, we are going to practice as much as possible our greatest skills with the English language. What this means is making use of everything we have at our reach as far as expressions, vocabulary, formalities and why not, informalities when drinking a coffee with a friend or two. Come join us for this fabulous path into sharpening up and not lose our touch with everything you have learned so far with this important language. Participation requires fluency and a sufficient range of vocabulary. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
This is a great level to practice English and confirm our knowledge at a more formal and professional way. A great practice with an amazing book in order to cover all skills during and off the class. Come and join us if you are looking for a great experience while practicing the english language at the same time. Exercises during and off the sessions will be assigned, however, a big part of our practice is going to be focused on speaking. All skills will be dealt with; Listening, Writing, Reading and so on and so forth. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
In this course, we are going to practice to create a strong base with your English knowledge. The aim is to take off with a strong beginning and forwards. The material is a great book that helps us link the usage of English with some German explanations. If you are interested in continuing your practice with the language and reach a point of better understanding, then, you are welcome to this class. Afterwards and why not, move up the levels in a couple of years and achieve more than just the base of English, but a higher comprehension of the language with a B2 or even approaching a C1 scale. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
This is a great level to practice English and confirm our knowledge at a more formal and professional way. A great practice with an amazing book in order to cover all skills during and off the class. Come and join us if you are looking for a great experience while practicing the english language at the same time. Exercises during and off the sessions will be assigned, however, a big part of our practice is going to be focused on speaking. All skills will be dealt with; Listening, Writing, Reading and so on and so forth. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
Improve your communication and refresh your grammar, vocabulary and listening skills through a stunning variety of National Geographic topics
Kompetenzstufe B1/B2
Get yourself a cup of coffee, and let’s start speaking English online!
Coffee and Chat is an upper-intermediate-level online conversation course, ideal for people who want to practise speaking English in a small group with a native-speaking teacher. Each lesson will have a topic, and you will be able to access worksheets to read or short videos to watch before the lesson as a starting point for conversation. Other areas of the language such as grammar, vocabulary or pronunciation will be addressed as required.
Konversationskurs mit einer Muttersprachlerin. Der Kurs ist in Module unterteilt, die einzeln buchbar sind.
Das Angebot findet online in der vhs.cloud, der Lehr- und Lernplattform des Deutschen Volkshochschulverbands statt. Nach Anmeldung legt die Volkshochschule einen Zugang mit allen Informationen an. Wer bereits einen Kurs in der vhs.cloud besucht hat, kann seine vorhandenen Zugangsdaten nutzen, um in die cloud zu gelangen. Technische Voraussetzungen für die Kursteilnahme sind eine stabile Internetverbindung des Teilnehmenden, Laptop/PC, Headset, Webcam.
Vorkenntnisse: abgeschlossene Niveaustufe C1 Join advanced English learners in a book study of "Brave New World by Aldous Huxley", a thought-provoking exploration of society, technology, and individuality. As you read and discuss the novel, you'll grow your vocabulary and spark meaningful conversations in a supportive learning environment. Gain confidence in expressing complex ideas and sharpen your language skills while engaging in this literary classic! Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse zu diesem Buch erforderlich. Das Lesetempo liegt bei etwa 25 Seiten pro Woche. Dieser Kurs findet ausschließlich auf der vhs.cloud statt. D.h. hier werden die Videokonferenzen durchgeführt und es können Unterrichtsmaterialien übermittelt und ausgetauscht werden. Sie benötigen KEINEN zusätzlichen Link, um am Online-Unterricht teilzunehmen. Einige Tage vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine Mail mit einer Anleitung zur Registrierung auf der vhs.cloud und zu deren Anwendung. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetanbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Kamera und Mikrofon/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.
For those seeking a different option for a certification in English, here is the IELTS. It's a manageable training with works in Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing. If you are looking to either improve your general practice of the language with a structured training or if you are seeking to achieve a certification which proves your level, you have come to the right place. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
This interactive web-seminar is tailored for learners who want to improve their conversational English in a flexible, online setting. The course focuses on enhancing fluency through practical speaking exercises and real-life scenarios, helping participants build confidence in everyday conversations. The lessons are designed to encourage spontaneous speaking and improve participants’ ability to express opinions, ask questions, and navigate social interactions smoothly.
As we move more and more into an already globalized world, Business English is helping us deal with our jobs in a much better way. Our goal is to begin to reach a level that is more fluently acceptable in the world of Business English. We want to be at a point where we do not have to think much in order to express our ideas nor feel stress in trying to figure out messages in any form. Therefore, in this class and with this level, we are going to begin to deal with the pre-intermediate Business English World. There is going to be ample time in order to practice the vocabulary repertoire necessary for our business issues. Expressions, readings, listening activities, writings and grammar will be dealt with together, but mostly separately on your own. This way, we can take full advantage of our online time in using our speaking skills as much as possible. Prepare to enjoy a class full of interaction amongst all of us and to meet people with similar goals as yours. An excellent place to find understanding and support to achieve everyone’s goals. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
In this course, we are going to be practicing English with mostly speaking during our online sessions and the rest of the skills; grammar, listening, writing and reading with assigned tasks are to be done on your own. We are going to slightly deal with those tasks together, however, most of them per email or separately contacting the instructor for further explanations. If you wish to enhance your English skills in a more formal, professional, business-like manner, you are in the right place. And why not, we are also going to improve ourselves for any matter of leisure or work-related activities with this language. Besides the previously mentioned, we are also going to go through a lot of learning with new and challenging vocabulary, expressions, business letters’ writing and learning to speak more fluently. The training with this level of B2, which is geared towards the certification training, is going to help us in as many ways unimaginable and useful for the rest of our lives. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
This course is aimed for advanced learners and focuses on key language skills. It will allow you to continue building up your grammar competence as the backbone for accurate and fluent communication. Engaging topics, including but not limited to: related to the C1 test content, immigration and emigration, health and medicine, travel and tourism, food and humour, etc. etc. , as well as a wide range of task-based activities that will expand your vocabulary and improve your conversational skills. By participating in this course, all of us are aware of the high level of fluency wished from all members. This is going to enable us enjoy our conversations with more ease. And as always, these sessions are a great place to learn from one another by sharing our own experiences. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
If you have ever held in your hand a book from this list, you know that once you get started reading, you won't be able to stop. That's how attractive these books are; therefore, we would like to bring some of them to us in this course and read them together. Not only will we learn something new from renowned writers, but also practice our pronunciation, review some vocabulary and at the end have great discussions and general conversation on a book of choice for each semester. If you are interested in sharing ideas and searching for new arising thoughts from the list of Best Sellers, come and join us in this new adventure. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
Structure any presentation, conversation or meeting with the help of functional and signpost language. Learn and practice how to move confidently and efficiently through presentations, meetings or conversations. Dos and don’ts of presenting, Different structures and types of presentations Learn and practise signposting (e.g. to start, elaborate, make a connection, recap, deviate), Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
How to make the best impression when introducing yourself and your company, discuss important developments and changes, handle enquiries or complaints on the telephone or via email, participate in meetings or engage in effective small talk - no matter what challenges you might be faced with on a daily basis this course will help you improve all these important career skills to make you feel more confident in an international business environment.
Upgrade your communication skills toolbox through practising: speaking, listening, presenting, persuading, negotiating. Be it small talk, telephone skills, effective meetings or presenting your ideas, services or products. TED talks and YouTube clips are used as input.
Upgrade your communication skills toolbox using Storytelling as a tool, both at work and in private life. Storytelling is a portal that connects you with your audience, in an authentic manner, through an image, an emotion, an experience etc. Take the opportunity to practise and experiment by applying the learning by doing method, while honing your persuasion skills. TED talks and YouTube clips are used as input.
Including articles taken from the Financial Times and other newspapers/online business websites as well as authentic interviews from the business world, this Market Leader Flexi course will help you learn essential business vocabulary and phrases to develop your business communication skills in order to feel more confident when taking part in meetings, engage in extensive discussions and negotiations, preparing presentations and also using English in various social situations/while networking. Case studies based on realistic business problems/situations will afford you some additional insights and allow you to hone these skills even further.
Improve your language skills for polite and effective communication in business and social situations in a multinational environment. We often work with people of different cultural backgrounds. This diversity enriches us, but it can also pose challenges. By developing your small talk and communication skills, you can build better relationships and navigate these challenges. This course will help you raise cultural awareness and use polite, diplomatic, and inclusive language to foster understanding and collaboration. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
Be it small talk or e-mails, handling telephone calls or negotiations, preparing presentations with an impact or attending problem-solving meetings – this course is designed to help you gain the skills to handle these situations in an international team setting. We shall be focusing especially on studying and practising helpful techniques and phrases to help you achieve your goals. Der Kurs kombiniert zeit- und ortsunabhängiges Lernen auf der Lernplattform des Lehrbuchverlags mit 1x pro Woche stattfindenden festen Terminen. Termine können auch in Ferienzeiten liegen.
Once you have been running a team and dealing with international business, this course is going to be perfect for you. We´ll be using an excellent book that can help you keep up with new techniques and revive old ones which are still functional today. Pearson, together with The Economist have created this outstanding book in order to help CEOs/Managers deal with all the topics offered in this material with some of the most crucial issues being; Human Resources, Organizations, Change, Governance, Start-ups, Power, E-marketing, Risk, etc. etc. Sign up for this course if you need to freshen up on your English skills and learn a thing or two from these two great organizations which are leaders in publishing; Pearson and Economics; The Economist. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
The InCompany 3.0 Pre-intermediate course is a compact blended learning course, designed to improve your Business English language skills as well as your people skills, focusing on topics such as telephone talk, Company histories, Order management, Business travels and E-commcerce/ E-work. The course package also comes with an interactive Online Workbook that will offer you the opportunity to further maximise your study time both inside and outside a virtual classroom. Als Blended Learning Kurs wurde InCompany 3.0 Pre-Intermediate konzipiert, um Sie sowohl beim Ausbau Ihrer sprachlichen wie auch interpersonellen Fähigkeiten im Bereich Business English gezielt – auch online - zu unterstützen. Dabei stehen u.a. Themen wie Telephone talk, Company histories, Order Management, Business travels und E-commerce/ E-work besonders im Vordergrund. Ihr interaktives Online Workbook eröffnet Ihnen zudem zusätzliche Möglichkeiten zur weiteren Vertiefung und individuellen Nachbereitung der im Kurs behandelten Themen. Der Kurs kombiniert zeit- und ortsunabhängiges Lernen auf der Lernplattform des Lehrbuchverlags mit 1x pro Woche stattfindenden festen Terminen. Termine können auch in Ferienzeiten liegen.
Effective communication that provides clarity. Several important characteristics in business English include clarity, conciseness, precision, and politeness. Clarity is the most important. Business communication must be unambiguous to avoid misunderstandings, especially when discussing data, trends, and figures. Explore ways to use the correct phrases and strategies to prevent misunderstandings. Vocabulary related to meetings, finance, marketing, negotiations, and more. Dieser Online-Kurs findet mit der Software Zoom statt. Kurz vor Kursbeginn erhalten Sie eine E-Mail mit dem Link zum Kurs. Technische Voraussetzungen: Stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierende E-Mail-Adresse, Endgerät (PC, Laptop, Tablet oder Smartphone) mit Kamera, Lautsprecher und Mikrofon bzw. Headset.
Der Kurs richtet sich sowohl an Reiseanfänger*innen als auch an Sprachbegeisterte: Dieser Kurs bietet praktisches Wissen und kulturelle Einblicke, um Ihren Reisewortschatz aufzubauen. Nehmen Sie an einem umfassenden Kurs teil, der Sie auf alle Situationen während Ihrer Reise in englischsprachigen Ländern vorbereitet und dafür sorgt, dass Sie mit Selbstvertrauen und kulturellem Bewusstsein reisen. Alle Sprachniveaus sind willkommen!