C1 - Fachkundige Sprachverwendung

Expand and re-activate vocabulary, build fluency and confidence in speaking on a wide range of topics important in business and society today. Small group dynamic provides room to experiment with new language and fosters lively discussions!

As teams become increasingly international, strong English communication skills are more important than ever. Have you ever experienced communication breakdowns or wondered if you successfully conveyed your message? Language differences and cultural influences can be key factors. In this course, you will learn the language skills needed for networking, solving team problems, giving feedback, and asking effective questions. A stable B2 level is required. Please take the placement test before registering to ensure the course is a good fit.

Leadership and management are two sides of the same coin. To be a good leader you need to understand the new challenges: in a post-VUCA world, we have to find a quick fixes flexible medium-term strategies. In this course we will explore and discuss the new types of leaders and learn motivational coaching such as: - storytelling mindset changers and pitching tools - effective tools to show empathy and true interest - how to deal with high-potentials and high-performers and to motivate low-performers - establishing a pragmatic dashboard to measure our leadership performance Your English needs to be on a stable C1 level. Please take the placement test before registering to make sure the course will go smoothly.

Join us for three evenings of focused English practice using a real business case study. You’ll work in groups to understand a business problem, discuss the main challenges, and find possible solutions. With support and guided discussion, you’ll learn to build strong arguments and improve your speaking skills. Our main goal is clear and confident communication. We’ll also look at current business trends to help you use modern, relevant language. This course can be booked together with English in Action 2 or just taken on its own.

This course focuses on language mechanics and the practical use of key grammar points. You’ll improve your speaking and writing skills through guided practice, using texts and podcasts as a starting point. Each session gives you the chance to apply grammar in real-life situations and build your confidence in using English. This course can be booked together with English in Action 1 or just taken on its own.