C1 – Fachkundige Sprachverwendung

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Do you already have an advanced level of English (C1 or C2) and want to take your skills even further? This course combines high-level language training with an additional challenge. By engaging with philosophical commentaries about greatest minds , you will not only enhance your lexical range but also engage with commentaries that are geared towards those who wish to acquaint themselves with philosophy. Working with such texts strengthens your ability to understand complexity, precision and nuance, and express yourself persuasively. You do not need to have any background in philosophy to do this course: Just read, listen, speak, and have fun. This course is ideal for those who already feel confident in English and are looking to challenge themselves with high-level content – whether for professional, academic, or personal development.

Are you interested in having real, in-depth conversations at an advanced level on almost any topic possible? Would you like to refresh and expand your vocabulary while exchanging ideas about what’s going on in the world? In this course, lively interaction with other participants and the teacher will inspire you to speak English with confidence and ease. Come and join us!

Are you interested in having real, in-depth conversations at an advanced level on almost any topic possible? Would you like to refresh and expand your vocabulary while exchanging ideas about what’s going on in the world? In this course, lively interaction with other participants and the teacher will inspire you to speak English with confidence and ease. Come and join us!

You start at C1 level and work through the entire coursebook in two parts with guided support. Units 1–5: Topics include trends, creativity, progress, intelligence, and games. Grammar topics: future in the past, negative inversion (no sooner… than, not only….but also) wishes and regrets (if only I could…, I wish I were…), the passive, reporting verbs (assert, conclude, imply). Units 6–10: Topics include discoveries, extremes, well-being, and society. Grammar topics: three-part phrasal verbs: (switch off from, look back on, come up against) cleft sentences, relative clauses with complex relative pronouns (whereby, whose, whom), discourse markers (in any case, despite, moreover).

In this fast-paced course and the following part 2 (Unit 6-10) you will complete the coursebook and therefore the C1 level in a quick and goal-oriented manner. Please plan in time for homework and revision. Units 1–5: Topics include trends, creativity, progress, intelligence, and games. Grammar topics: future in the past, negative inversion (no sooner… than, not only….but also) wishes and regrets (if only I could…, I wish I were…), the passive, reporting verbs (assert, conclude, imply). Units 6–10: Topics include discoveries, extremes, well-being, and society. Grammar topics: three-part phrasal verbs: (switch off from, look back on, come up against) cleft sentences, relative clauses with complex relative pronouns (whereby, whose, whom), discourse markers (in any case, despite, moreover).

In this course, with the help and structure of a course book, we will explore the key grammar areas and idiomatic vocabulary which is needed to progress from level B2 to level C1. The class is paced to allow for plenty of practice and discussion of the topics. We will focus on speaking and listening in class with written work given for homework.

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 your listening comprehension, while also helping to increase your vocabulary and accuracy in pronunciation.

Are you interested in having real, in-depth conversations at an advanced level on almost any topic possible? Would you like to refresh and expand your vocabulary while exchanging ideas about what’s going on in the world? In this course, lively interaction with other participants and the teacher will inspire you to speak English with confidence and ease. Come and join us!

Are you interested in having real, in-depth conversations at an advanced level on almost any topic possible? Would you like to refresh and expand your vocabulary while exchanging ideas about what’s going on in the world? In this course, lively interaction with other participants and the teacher will inspire you to speak English with confidence and ease. Come and join us!

In addition to practising your spoken English in class, this course will incorporate at least four lessons which will not take place in the classroom, but out and about in the city. The full-immersion experience in another environment gives you a much more natural and effective way to practise conversing and exploring the vocabulary necessary for different topics. Locations and ideas are chosen and agreed on together.

This course gives you the chance to develop your spoken fluency, review key grammar areas and extend your active vocabulary with the help of a coursebook.

This advanced course will offer the opportunity to develop fluency in conversation through discussions of contemporary topics. From environmental themes to the economy, from political concerns to philosophy, we will explore present-day social trends of interest.

We take a critical look at the week's top stories from business, politics and society. Participants focus on prepared and spontaneous speaking, and building alternative vocabulary on a wide range of topics.  Some preparation at home is required. Before joining this course, please make sure your level is an advanced B2 to stable C1.

So far, you are getting along very well in English. However, reaching a stable C1 or even C2 level requires more precision and an understanding of how grammar shapes meaning. This course aims to strengthen your use of grammar in written and spoken interaction. Focus and repetition will enable you to proceed from your current plateau. You will learn how to broaden your language by varying lexical and grammatical structures available to you. This course is for C1 learners who are not fully confident in grammar when they speak or write in English as well as learners who need or want to become more precise.

Immerse yourself in an engaging course focused on refining your English skills, as you explore captivating short stories from around the world and strengthen your conversational abilities. Make sure to allocate time for reading, homework, and revision to get the most out of the course.

This course gives you the chance to develop your spoken fluency, review key grammar areas and extend your active vocabulary with the help of a coursebook.

Discover the power of persuasive communication with Let's Debate – a lively, hands-on course where argument meets elegance. Learn to make your point without making enemies, as you build skills in critical thinking, public speaking, and respectful rebuttal. You'll explore real-world issues, anticipate counterarguments, and craft compelling cases with confidence and clarity. Mistakes are part of the fun – so take a deep breath, speak up, and let’s debate!

Are you interested in having real, in-depth conversations at an advanced level on almost any topic possible? Would you like to refresh and expand your vocabulary while exchanging ideas about what’s going on in the world? In this course, lively interaction with other participants and the teacher will inspire you to speak English with confidence and ease. Come and join us!

Are you interested in having real, in-depth conversations at an advanced level on almost any topic possible? Would you like to refresh and expand your vocabulary while exchanging ideas about what’s going on in the world? In this course, lively interaction with other participants and the teacher will inspire you to speak English with confidence and ease. Come and join us!

This advanced course will offer the opportunity to develop fluency in conversation through discussions of contemporary topics. From environmental themes to the economy, from political concerns to philosophy, we will explore present-day social trends of interest.

You start at C1 level and work through the entire coursebook in two parts with guided support. Units 1–5: Topics include trends, creativity, progress, intelligence, and games. Grammar topics: future in the past, negative inversion (no sooner… than, not only….but also) wishes and regrets (if only I could…, I wish I were…), the passive, reporting verbs (assert, conclude, imply). Units 6–10: Topics include discoveries, extremes, well-being, and society. Grammar topics: three-part phrasal verbs: (switch off from, look back on, come up against) cleft sentences, relative clauses with complex relative pronouns (whereby, whose, whom), discourse markers (in any case, despite, moreover).

If you like to feel happy, focused and energized while freshening up your spoken English, this course is definitely for you. We will use creative and lively exercises - such as spontaneous writing and storytelling and fanciful improvisations - to help you stretch your vocabulary, exercise a bit of grammar and build up your sense of ease, confidence, and flow.

This weekend course should act as a 'mini language trip', where you can explore all kinds of topics and contexts in spoken English. Immersing yourself in the language is a great way to activate your existing skills and push youself to a higher level of confidence. Similar sessions are available every few months.

So far, you are getting along very well in English. However, reaching a stable C1 or even C2 level requires more precision and an understanding of how grammar shapes meaning. This course aims to strengthen learners‘ use of grammar in written and spoken interaction. Focus and repetition will enable you to proceed from your current plateau. You will learn how to broaden your language, by varying the lexical and grammatical structures available to you. This course is for C1 learners who are not yet confident in grammar when they speak or write in English as well as learners who need or want to be more precise.

This advanced course will offer the opportunity to develop fluency in conversation through discussions of contemporary topics. From environmental themes to the economy, from political concerns to philosophy, we will explore present-day social trends of interest.

This one-week intensive course is designed for advanced learners ready to sharpen their English through thought-provoking topics and real-world content. Each day explores global issues, inspiring stories, and powerful presentations to build vocabulary, refine grammar, and develop critical thinking. Learners will engage with authentic texts, video lectures, and speaking tasks that challenge them to express complex ideas clearly and confidently. The course encourages meaningful communication and deepens both language skills and cultural awareness in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This course gives you the chance to develop your spoken fluency, review key grammar areas and extend your active vocabulary. We will concentrate on a variety of discussion topics that include global issues, current affairs, as well as everyday subjects geared to your own interests.

This course offers an opportunity for intensive speaking practice at an advanced level. We will concentrate on a variety of discussion topics that include global issues, current affairs, as well as everyday subjects geared to your own interests. Conversation activities will enhance your listening comprehension, in addition to helping you activate and expand your existing vocabulary.