This course offers practice in the language and communication skills needed at work: conducting conversations, telephoning, correspondence, meetings, giving presentations as well as simulations of authentic situations at work.

In a series of four discussions we will look at some of the Bard’s most memorable women: Hamlet’s mother, Lady MacBeth and Rosalind (As You Like It). Ambition, lust, loss awakening and joy! It is all there and always has been. Re-think and re-connect some amazing female characters from a time not entirely foreign to our own. Participants should be prepared to read several texts in preparation for each lesson. For interested participants we will attend a Royal Shakespeare Company Performance of "As You Like It" on April 11th at CINEMA in Nymphenburger Straße. Tickets not included in course price.

Für Teilnehmende, die bereits ein wenig Englisch gelernt haben und ihre Grundkenntnisse effektiv in Bezug auf die Arbeit aufbauen möchten. Wir konzentrieren uns auf den Aufbau Ihres Englisch-Grundwortschatzes für den Arbeitsplatz und üben die wichtigsten Situationen für den direkten Einsatz in Ihrem Berufsalltag (z.B. Small Talk, Notizen, der eigene Arbeitsplatz, die Firma und deren Produkte). Daneben trainieren wir die dazu notwendige Grammatik. Sie gewinnen mehr Sicherheit, um im Beruf erfolgreich kommunizieren zu können.

Is your English good enough for your next job interview? Learn more in the open programme! Please make sure your level is B1+ by taking the short placement test in the English department.

This online course combines different topics that are useful for your job. We will look at idioms and phrases most commonly used in the work environment, the language needed for meetings and presentations, the language of telephoning and emails in both formal and informal situations through role plays and practical writing exercises.

Your English is already quite good but you need to practise your presentation skills? In this workshop you will learn how to prepare for your next presentation effectively. In the first lessons we will concentrate on the language and structure for presentations, e.g. how to introduce the topic, to keep the audience's attention, and to answer questions. Later in the course you will have the chance to deliver a 15-minute presentation and receive feedback from your teacher and group.

This course will help you improve your job-related English language skills. The focus is on successful and goal-oriented communication in the workplace. We will deal with situations like office routine, written and oral communication with colleagues and clients, English on the phone, products and services, and meetings.

You have good English skills, now bring yourself up to speed with the language you need in daily business. Participants will practise oral and written communication skills in a variety of business situations. Emphasis is on fluency, and building vocabulary and confidence. Grammar revision as needed. We ask you to take our quick placement test before registering.

Improve your communication skills in both informal and formal business situations. Topics include small talk, meetings, negotiations, discussions and current news topics. The focus is on speaking, both face-to-face, on the screen and on the phone, with vocabulary and grammar input as necessary. We ask you to take our quick placement test before registering: englischtest@mvhs.de

More and more company teams are becoming international so good communication skills in English are more important than ever. Sometimes problems arise because the team members do not share the same native language. Have you ever wondered why communication sometimes fails, or perhaps you are not sure whether you have managed to successfully get your message across? In this course you will learn the language needed for networking, solving problems in a team, giving feedback and asking effective questions. Your level of English should not be lower than B2.

In this workshop participants will improve their English language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) related to job matters. Focus is on communication, including formal and informal introductions in the workplace, social contact with colleagues and clients, telephoning, email writing, travel and meetings.

This course will help you improve your job-related English language skills. The focus is on successful and goal-oriented communication in the workplace. We will deal with situations like office routine, written and oral communication with colleagues and clients, English on the phone, products and services, and meetings.

Today, companies expect new employees to have English competency. In this compact course you practice the English you need for job interviews. Learn how to handle both standard and difficult questions and how to present yourself convincingly and with confidence to potential employers . Please bring your CV and a relevant job description.

Good communication skills are essential for doing your job well in English. This course will help you to improve your vocabulary to make work more effective and to gain confidence for communication in your job. Vocabulary will be presented in context together with meaningful exercises for understanding and actively using new words immediately.

In your job you take care of customers and partners more and more in English? This course will help you to be able to use English efficiently, more spontaneously and to feel more confident. Points covered are: ... tips, skills and qualities for good customer care ... telephoning - the customer care phone call, being courteous on the phone, making sure you understand, making arrangements ... effective writing in customer service ... troubleshooting and complaints: strategies and policies

This course is designed to improve your English communication in the workplace. Participants will practise oral and written communication skills in a variety of business situations. Emphasis is on fluency and building vocabulary and confidence. Grammar revision as needed. The course fee includes materials provided by the teacher. We ask you to take our quick placement test before registering.

Für Teilnehmende, die bereits ein wenig Englisch gelernt haben und ihre Grundkenntnisse effektiv in Bezug auf die Arbeit aufbauen möchten. Wir konzentrieren uns auf den Aufbau Ihres Englisch-Grundwortschatzes für den Arbeitsplatz und üben die wichtigsten Situationen für den direkten Einsatz in Ihrem Berufsalltag (z.B. Small Talk, Notizen, der eigene Arbeitsplatz, die Firma und deren Produkte). Daneben trainieren wir die dazu notwendige Grammatik. Sie gewinnen mehr Sicherheit, um im Beruf erfolgreich kommunizieren zu können.

Das Telefon klingelt und der Anrufer spricht nur Englisch - und ausgerechnet dann fallen Ihnen die richtigen Worte nicht ein? Eigentlich kennen Sie ein paar Sätze, aber spontan sind sie nicht verfügbar? Situationen wie Auskünfte geben, Terminabsprachen, Übermittlung einfacher Nachrichten, Verbinden des Anrufers, Nachfragen, Nachrichten zu hinterlassen werden in Rollenspielen aktiv erarbeitet und eingeübt. Dazu kommen Hörübungen zur Verbesserung des Hörverstehens, auch bei verschiedenen Akzenten. Sie üben dazu wichtige Sätze, damit sie Ihnen spontan zur Verfügung stehen und Sie für englische Telefongespräche Sicherheit gewinnen.

In your job it is necessary to take part in meetings in English, either online or face-to-face. In this course we will give you the skills required to increase your confidence. Content: - opening and closing a meeting, summarising what has been discussed - maintaining a discussion, phrases to smoothen the conversation - introducing your points, agreeing, disagreeing, asking questions, - dealing with deviations

This course aims to help you improve your English for situations such as making introductions and building client relationships at conferences. We will practise small talk in different types of situations, focusing on common problems you may encounter in meetings, for example handling conflicts or politely interrupting to get your point across. Negotiations are often done in formal settings, we will look at key negotiating techniques including persuasion and bargaining. All of the above will focus on both British and North American styles.