Language & Literature

Learn to formulate arguments and improve speaking skills in a friendly debate setting. This two-day seminar builds skills in argumentation and persuasive communication, focusing on clarity, active listening and constructive exchange. Interactive lectures, group work, and debates sharpen critical thinking and communication. Day one introduces core techniques; day two features a structured debate with peer feedback. Open to all interested individuals – no prior experience needed. <a href="https://www.mvhs.de/kurse/mensch-politik-gesellschaft/politik-gesellschaft/medien-netzpolitik/debattieren-lernen-seminar-zur-politischen-debatte-460-C-V110214">This course will take part in German as well - you can find it here.</a>

This course is for those who know the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, are familiar with the vowel signs (Nikud), are able to read and have a basic vocabulary.&nbsp;This course is perfect for those who want to read more fluently, expand their vocabulary and improve their pronunciation. You'll also gain more confidence in speaking, understanding sentence structures better and&nbsp;improving your listening comprehension. (It roughly corresponds to lessons 1-7) The course will be taught in English. You need English&nbsp;level&nbsp;A2-B1.

Ease yourself into the relaxing world of writing. Arrive with your own ideas or let yourself be inspired by a variety of intriguing impulses provided. At various points in the evening, you will be invited to read what you have written. This course is all about immersing yourself within the freedom and relief of writing -- and doing so within the warm generosity of a group.

This course is for those who know the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, are familiar with the vowel signs (Nikud), are able to read and have a basic vocabulary.&nbsp;This course is perfect for those who want to read more fluently, expand their vocabulary and improve their pronunciation. You'll also gain more confidence in speaking, understanding sentence structures better and&nbsp;improving your listening comprehension. (It roughly corresponds to lessons 1-7) The course will be taught in English. You need English&nbsp;level&nbsp;A2-B1.

The Hiragana and Katakana script were introduced. You will also develop the ability to speak and construct basic sentences in Japanese.

An online workshop for free-spirited writerly wanderers. An interplay of poetic passages, evocative prompts and sublime sharing will help you breathe life into the precious and deeply personal realm of your own writing. "Give me one lonely hour to hymn the setting day." (William Cullen Bryant)

The Hiragana script was introduced. This course offers you the opportunity to learn how to read and write Katakana letters. You will also develop the ability to speak and construct basic sentences in Japanese.

This course will be taught in English. You need English&nbsp;level&nbsp;A2-B1.

CELTA, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is an internationally recognised initial qualification for English language teaching to adults. CELTA blended learning courses are suitable for people who have other commitments during the week or live outside of Munich and therefore do not have time to complete an intensive course. For further information and to apply please visit www.mvhs.de/celta.

If you enjoy reading and sharing your ideas, come join us! We meet informally approximately every four weeks to discuss novels. Please read the book for every session and bring your thoughts with you. The book club will suit people who enjoy discussing fiction in a group setting. - Samantha Harvey, Orbital (March)&nbsp; - Florence Knapp, The Names&nbsp;(April) - Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence (May) - Selected Short Stories (June) - Daniel Keyes, Flowers for Algernon (July)

Are you interested in Irish culture, music and history? Have you ever been to Ireland and wondered at the bilingual signs? Then MVHS invites you to the introductory course in Irish. In this course, you will learn how to exchange greetings and personal information and get familiar with the unique spelling and pronunciation of the Irish language. Part of each lesson is also devoted to the history of the language and its significance for today’s Irish society. The instruction will be held entirely in English. You need English skills at level B1.

This course introduces you to different aspects of creative writing: character, setting, dialogue, genre, point-of-view, poetry and more – fun and playful exercises to encourage the inner writer to fly. We’ll work inside the classroom and outside in nature. We’ll write, review, read out, share, listen and watch. Each week we'll try something new, something a little bit different: strong verbs, fanciful conversations, unexpected delights.

This workshop involves meeting on a Saturday in order to write deeply, freely, and personally, then gathering (one week later) on the next Saturday with the fullness of our bodies and voices to learn how to bring those words to life. Together we will then design a Live Reading with subtle performative and atmospheric elements to make for a whole and wondrous experience for an audience on Sunday.

CELTA, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is an internationally recognised initial qualification for English language teaching to adults. This is an intensive course and runs over 4 weeks, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. It is suitable for candidates who are prepared to put their life on hold for 4 weeks (including weekends). For further information please visit www.mvhs.de/celta