Events in English

The Munich Residence served as the home and seat of government for the Bavarian Dukes, Prince-Electors, and Kings from 1508 to 1918. Its rooms and art collections – including the Antiquarium, one of the most magnificent Renaissance halls north of the Alps, and the Rich Rooms, exquisite gems of the Rococo period – reflect the artistic sensibilities of the House of Wittelsbach. Other highlights of the tour include the breathtaking "Rich Chapel" of Maximilian I and the beautifully restored Königsbau, which houses the royal apartments of Ludwig I. In cooperation with the Bavarian Palace Department.

Do you enjoy Bavarian pretzels and rolls and want to learn how to bake them yourself? We'll show you how! You'll learn how to bake pretzels with their typical golden crust and soft center, as well as light and airy rolls with their fluffy texture. We'll also prepare matching homemade spreads like Obatzda (traditional Bavarian cheese) or herb quark. We'll mix, knead, shape, and bake our own delicious creations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, a fun and interactive experience awaits everyone. At the end, we'll enjoy our baked goods and spreads in a relaxed atmosphere .

In this beer tasting, we will familiarise ourselves with Munich's most popular breweries and their history. We will taste their most outstanding varieties, including the most popular and refreshing combinations. We will learn about the glasses and the measures used, the history of beer in Munich, the beer purity law and many other interesting facts. All this will be accompanied by a snack which we will prepare together: the typical Bavarian potato salad, sausage salad and Obazda.

In a demanding and stressful environment it is important to activate the ability to connect with inner resources in order to find more balance and a life with less anxiety and greater peace of mind. In this seminar you will learn more about the connection of body and mind, thoughts, feelings and resulting action. The methods applied are meditation, mindful and easy body exercises and awareness in daily life..

Taijiquan and Qigong are traditional Chinese internal arts to harmonise and strengthen body, mind and spirit. Regular practice can bring better health, increased energy levels and a greater ability to deal with stress and pressure. The movements are energetic, elegant and subtle. With the right amount of patience, Taijiquan and Qigong are easy to learn and practice.

A dynamic yoga style in which the asanas (postures) flow into one another. The breath leads the movement. This intensive yoga practice strengthens the muscles, improves mobility and trains balance. The harmonious sequence of movements connects body, breath and mind. Previous yoga experience is beneficial. Der Unterricht findet auf Englisch statt. Die Dozentin spricht und versteht aber auch Deutsch.

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.

For learners with basic Tagalog/Filipino who want to build confidence in everyday communication. Building on A1.1, you practice talking about daily routines, family, food, preferences, and situations like shopping, ordering, and asking for directions. Listening, speaking, reading, and interaction skills are strengthened. Grammar is expanded clearly (present tense, pronouns, sentence structure, common markers). Cultural insights are included. The course is taught in English (A2/B1 level).

Using well-known songs from folk and pop music, you’ll learn everything you need to play the ukulele: tuning, simple melodies and chords, scales, tablature notation, rhythm, and strumming and picking patterns. For more information, please contact: Pino Bruno, Mail: pinofbruno@gmail.com

This course is perfect for those who want to read fluently and expand their vocabulary. You'll also gain more confidence in speaking, understanding sentence structures better and improving your listening comprehension. For participants who are familiar with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, are able to read and have a basic vocabulary. The course is taught in English, so an English level of A2–B1 is required.

Tagalog, also known as Filipino, is the national language of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 130 million people worldwide. From the beginning, you will learn to speak Tagalog actively, with the aim of communicating confidently in simple everyday situations. You will practice greetings (e.g. Kamusta), introducing yourself, small talk, shopping, and ordering food in a restaurant through practical, interactive activities. Basic grammar is introduced in a clear and accessible way to help you understand how the language works and form your own simple sentences. The course is taught in English (A2/B1 level) and Tagalog is suitable for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge.

Using well-known songs from folk and pop music, you’ll learn everything you need to play the ukulele: tuning, simple melodies and chords, scales, tablature notation, rhythm, and strumming and picking patterns. This course is designed for advanced players. For more information, please contact: Pino Bruno, Mail: pinofbruno@gmail.com

In this course you will learn and practice to read more fluently, expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. This course is for you if you know the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, are familiar with the vowel signs (Nikud), are able to read and have a basic vocabulary. This course is for those who want to read more fluently, expand their vocabulary and improve their pronunciation. The course is taught in English, so an English level of A2–B1 is required.

From lesson 7. The Hiragana and Katakana script were introduced. You will also develop the ability to speak and construct basic sentences in Japanese. The course is taught in English, so an English level of A2–B1 is required.

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. The course is taught in English, so an English level of A2–B1 is required.

Have you always dreamed of painting and creating your own art? Realise your vision and start painting now! In this course you will learn or revise fundamental techniques and, with guidance, transfer your ideas to paper. The result will be as varied as its creators. Acrylic paints are most suitable for this course, however, if you would prefer to work with other materials, please feel free to bring them along.

The course time will be divided into individual 45-minute lessons in co-ordination with the instructor. Participants will be contacted in advance by the instructor to arrange their exact lesson times.

Das Genre Funk ist durch einen starken, tanzbaren Groove, prominente Basslinien und synkopische Rhythmen gekennzeichnet..Es hat sich aus Soul, Jazz und R&B entwickelt. Wir suchen Musiker, die Drums, Bass, Gitarre, Keyboard oder Percussion spielen. Außerdem brauchen wir Sänger*innen für Lead und Backing Vocals. Bitte kontaktieren Sie unseren Dozenten Pino Bruno bevor Sie sich anmelden E-Mail: pinofbruno@gmail.com

The funk genre is characterized by a strong, danceable groove, prominent bass lines, and syncopated rhythms. It evolved from soul, jazz, and R&B. We are looking for musicians to play drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, percussion, and lead and backing vocals. Please contact our instructor Pino Bruno before registering: pinofbruno@gmail.com.

Create your own character, whether it be a hero or a monster! You are interested in comic, manga or anime or you want to use your drawing and painting skills through illustration, computer games or film production? We will look at basic methods of character design as well as proportion, shape, perspective, deformation, body language, expressions, mimics, anatomy and texturing. You will use your skills and imagination to create your own characters: heroes, beauties, cuties, monsters, animals, aliens, machinery – let your imagination run wild.

Have you always dreamed of painting and creating your own art? Realise your vision and start painting now! In this course you will learn or revise fundamental techniques and, with guidance, transfer your ideas to paper. The result will be as varied as its creators. Acrylic paints are most suitable for this course, however, if you would prefer to work with other materials, please feel free to bring them along.

Are you interested in printmaking but have hesitated to step into the technique until now? Or do you already have some printmaking experience? Here you can gain an insight into relief printmaking. Discover linocut, woodcut as well as monotype, and learn about advanced aspects of these techniques. You will receive individual support to develop your own artwork and have the opportunity to experiment, e.g. by combining various techniques. You will be surprised by the interesting results!

An online workshop for free-spirited writerly wanderers. An interplay of 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)

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 course is for English speakers and advanced learners of English who would like to explore Munich’s fabulous cultural offerings in good company. Once a month, in five meetings per semester, on weekday evenings or weekends, we will discover art exhibitions, concerts, opera performances, museums, and other cultural events in the city, always accompanied by conversation in English. No specialized knowledge is required. The focus is on shared discovery, lively exchange, and enjoying Munich’s cultural life together.

The aim is to develop skills in using pencil and paper and to develop an eye for the essentials. The focus is on depicting basic shapes, proportions, spatiality and hatching. You can work with all classic drawing materials, but also use coloured pencils or watercolours for colourful design. The teacher will guide you individually according to your level of knowledge.

Do you already have experience in drawing? Now it's time to improve and further develop your knowledge and skills. We will emphasize drawing the human figure - anatomy, body mechanics, dynamic poses, portraiture, facial expressions, psychology, and emotions. We will work again on the basics of drawing, but will add texturing, materiality, and lighting. We will pay close attention to how to create focal points in our pictures, as well as to colour theory and the contribution of colours to visual language.

Improve your observational and technical drawing skills by activating the right side of the brain whilst learning how to draw. Based on ideas in Betty Edwards’ book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", you will discover drawing techniques which trick the brain into seeing better. These techniques can help improve realistic drawing skills, the drawing of faces, as well as one’s understanding of perspective. Even beginners can use this method to achieve surprising results.

Mushrooms are an important and ubiquitous form of life – and it’s worth learning more about them. The focus is less on filling your basket with edible mushrooms and more on sharpening your awareness of these organisms. Which roles do mushrooms play in the forest ecosystem? Which are edible, which are poisonous? What can so-called indicator plants tell us? Should only a few mushrooms be found due to weather conditions, the focus will shift to the surrounding vegetation. The event takes place in all weather conditions. The instructor also speaks German.

With the Mediterranean Sea extending from Portugal to Lebanon, between northern Africa and Southern Europe and reaching to the Middle East, this varied cuisine is characterised throughout by the refined use of olive oil, herbs and spices. We will explore this famously fresh and fragrant cuisine and learn how to cook balanced dishes using an abundance of vegetables and herbs as well as fish, meat and grains. Enjoy the tasty as well as healthy cuisine of the Mediterranean and look forward to a culinary journey that awakens a real vacation feeling.

Jamaican cuisine is a celebration of bold flavours, blending African, European, and Asian influences into a truly unique taste experience. In this course, you'll discover authentic Jamaican recipes, including the famous "jerk" dishes which give this cuisine its distinctive character. You'll learn how to use traditional spices to recreate the smoky, spicy flavour at home. Join us for an evening of cultural discovery and take your taste buds on a tropical getaway!

This course is for beginners as well as those who wish to improve their drawing skills and refine their understanding of visual language. Using pencils and charcoal, we will explore fundamental techniques such as proportion, shape, perspective, line weights, shading, and value. Students will develop drawing skills and become confident using the tools of visual expression. Needed: PC/laptop/tablet with microphone and camera, good internet connection, current browser version. You will receive the access data by e-mail in good time before the course begins.

Discover the flavors of India with our Thali Cooking Class! Learn to prepare a traditional Indian Thali featuring soft flatbread, Palak paneer, Chole Masala (Chickpea curry) fragrant Basmati rice,seasonal fruit chutney and finish with a refreshing Mango or Sweet Lassi. A colorful, aromatic feast for all senses!

Do you enjoy Bavarian pretzels and rolls and want to learn how to bake them yourself? We'll show you how! You'll learn how to bake pretzels with their typical golden crust and soft center, as well as light and airy rolls with their fluffy texture. We'll also prepare matching homemade spreads like Obatzda (traditional Bavarian cheese) or herb quark. We'll mix, knead, shape, and bake our own delicious creations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, a fun and interactive experience awaits everyone. At the end, we'll enjoy our baked goods and spreads in a relaxed atmosphere

Street art is a direct way to reclaim urban space and express artistic ideas in public. In the heart of Giesing, the streets serve as a canvas for renowned artists like HERAKUT, CASE, WON ABC and Can Temizgezek. This tour explores how their murals and interventions redefine the neighborhood and change our perspective on the city. Along the way, we will pass through local community spots and see how street art interacts with the surrounding area. The tour ends at Kolumbusplatz.

Find out how to combine various techniques of watercolour, drawing, collage and stencilling to create expressive and colourful artworks. Through practical demonstrations and exercises, you will learn how to quickly sketch using watercolour and pencil, how to plan an image, how to apply various drawing and watercolour techniques, and how to incorporate collage and stencil elements to your work. We focus on developing your own unique approach to creating mixed media images on paper.

Explore the artistic expression of calligraphy, write your name in Chinese and create your own calligraphy artwork! In the gentle atmosphere of Chinese meditation music, the brush slowly touches the paper while the ink softly spreads in rhythm with your breath. Writing becomes more than a technical exercise—it is a way to slow down and reconnect with focus and inner stillness. With each stroke, you experience a subtle connection to nature, your breath and the present moment. For more information about the lecturer, visit www.instagram.com/inkflow.zhang

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 course is taught in English, so an English level of B1 is required. Small group of 3 to 5 people.

Energy crashes, cravings or trouble concentrating – our blood sugar often plays a bigger role than we realise. In this talk, you’ll discover how to keep your blood sugar levels stable naturally – without dieting or restriction. Learn how nutrition, stress and sleep interact, and how they affect your energy, mood and overall wellbeing. With practical tips and simple strategies for more balance, vitality and focus in everyday life in the office world. Perfect for anyone who wants to understand their body better and take an active role in their health.

You will learn how to write and read Hangul, the Korean alphabet. Additionally, you will acquire the ability to speak and form simple sentences in Korean, while also gaining knowledge about basic grammar and sentence structure. The course is taught in English, so an English level of A2–B1 is required.