Conversation & Speaking Skills

We take a critical look at the week's top stories from business, politics and society. Participants will practice summarizing, argumentation, constructive criticism, disagreeing and finding consensus. Focus on prepared speaking, building alternative vocabulary, and speaking skills. Some preparation at home is required. Before joining this course, please make sure your level is an advanced B2 to stable C1.

Are you interested in having real conversations at an advanced level on just about every topic possible? Would you like to refresh and deepen your vocabulary and find out what’s going on in the world? Come and join us and get inspired to speak English with ease! All ages are welcome.

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.

At year end we look back at the events of 2025 and how politics, technology and social issues have shaped our work and personal lives. Speaking practice on selected topics expands vocabulary and encourages honest and spontaneous commentary. We write and edit short texts, review relevant grammar points, and share insights from our career and personal experiences. Come and enjoy companionable evenings around the fire and the opportunity to reflect on our achievements and our goals in the calm setting of Lake Starnberg. We speak English only.

Bring a sandwich and join our online lunchtime English conversation group. We will focus on authentic language and use activities to practice spontaneous conversations and improve your listening comprehension. This will help you to refine and broaden your vocabulary. Do you want to meet your teacher before registering? You can listen to our conversation with Brittany here: <a href="https://meettheteachers.podbean.com/e/brittany-and-ricardo/">Meet Brittany</a>

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.

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.

Are you interested in having real conversations at an advanced level on just about any topic possible? Would you like to refresh and broaden your vocabulary and find out what’s going on in the world? Come and join us and be inspired to speak English with ease! Do you want to meet your teacher before registering? You can listen to our conversation with Ricardo here: <a href="https://meettheteachers.podbean.com/e/brittany-and-ricardo/">Meet Rico</a>

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 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 yourself to a higher level of confidence. Similar sessions are available every few months.