Sprache & Kultur

Sie lieben Irland und Sie versuchten bereits auf Reisen die geheimnisvollen zweisprachigen Ortsschilder zu entziffern? Sie hören gerne irische Musik und möchten irischsprachige Lieder verstehen und mitsingen? Irisch ist eine der ältesten noch gesprochenen Sprachen Europas – reich an Geschichte, Poesie und Eigenheiten: Es gibt kein Wort für „ja“ oder „nein“, kein Wort für „haben“, und die Schreibweise folgt ganz eigenen Regeln. Sie lernen die Grundlagen von Aussprache, Grammatik und einfacher Konversation. Ergänzend gibt es spannende Einblicke in die irische Geschichte, Landeskunde, Musik und Alltagskultur.

Do you like to play vocabulary or Quiz games? Have you ever played them in English? In this fun and relaxed class you'll build vocabulary, improve speaking skills and enjoy learning English through games like Scrabble, Taboo, What's my Line and many more. No pressure, just play, speak, enjoy the game and have fun.

Reading and sharing your thoughts about what you’ve read is simply a wonderful way to not only keep up your English, but to stay in touch with the world of images and ideas. Selected with an eye towards variety as well as public recognition, each book will be read and then discussed for two pleasant and inspiring evenings. This semester we focus on literature about the future. Please try to read the whole book by the time we have our first session so you can freely share your thoughts and impressions.

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.

Die gälische Sprache wird bis heute in Schottland verwendet. Sie ist im gälischsprachigen Radio und Fernsehen zu hören und wird in Filmen und Büchern genutzt.

An open discussion of recent developments in U.S. politics. We’ll consider some of the historical, social and economic reasons for the rise of populism in contemporary America, the current opposition to Trumpism, the limitations on authoritarian power established in U.S. constitutional law and possible parallels to contemporary developments in Europe. The meeting will follow the traditional U.S. townhall format: a short presentation of some key background information followed by a question and answer session, accompanied by light refreshments.

Walisisch wird heutzutage in Wales von ca. 20% der Bevölkerung gesprochen. Lernen Sie die lebendigste der keltischen Sprachen, aus Interesse oder als Vorbereitung für Ihren Aufenthalt in Wales.

Ground lentils and rice paste turned into delicious crispy dosas and vadas! South Indian vegetarian delicacies enchant your senses with chutneys, savoury fillings, mixed ground spice flavours, sauces and soups and a rich variety of rice. Have a chance to improve your English whilst cooking a delicious Indian meal! Bring a dish cloth and an apron and don´t forget your favourite drink to go with the food as well as a couple of plastic boxes in case you want to take extra food home.

Lust auf eine kleine Reise nach Irland? Bei uns entdecken Sie den Klang der irischen Sprache, lernen erste Redewendungen und tauchen in Irlands lebendige Kultur ein. Gemeinsam lernen wir zum Abschluss ein einfaches irisches Lied – und holen so ein Stück Irland direkt ins unser Online-Klassenzimmer. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich.

This workshop is for people who enjoy singing and learning about the English language - some vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, including American history, a little biographical information about the composers and music itself. It is not necessary to be a "good" singer. We sing a variation of folklore and evergreens going up to the 1960s.

Reading and sharing your thoughts about what you’ve read is simply a wonderful way to not only keep up your English, but to stay in touch with the world of images and ideas. Selected with an eye towards variety as well as public recognition, each book will be read and then discussed for two pleasant and inspiring evenings. This semester we focus on literature about the future. Please try to read the whole book by the time we have our first session so you can freely share your thoughts and impressions.