Conversation & Speaking Skills

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!

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>

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>

We will read a selection of short stories by Irish and Scottish authors, both classic and contemporary. You will spend 60 minutes in an online class on Zoom each week, and in between, you will participate in online discussions and tasks with your teacher. Texts will be provided by your teacher.

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! Do you want to meet your teacher before registering? You can listen to our conversation with Jackie here: <a href="https://meettheteachers.podbean.com/e/jackie-watson/" "="">Meet Jackie</a>

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 course is designed for C1 English learners who want to build confidence and fluency in spoken communication. Through structured, teacher-guided conversations, students will practice expressing ideas clearly, responding thoughtfully, and engaging in meaningful discussions on a wide range of everyday and contemporary topics. We will focus on developing key speaking skills, including vocabulary expansion, pronunciation, and grammatical accuracy, while encouraging natural interaction. Learners will participate in pair and group activities, as well as guided discussions and general conversation.

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!

Boost our speaking confidence by mastering essential grammar structures! Through practical exercises and engaging conversations, you will refine your use of tenses, conditionals, modals, and more, helping you speak more naturally and accurately in real-life situations. Gain fluency and clarity while addressing common grammatical challenges with tailored feedback and support.

This course is designed for C1 English learners who want to build confidence and fluency in spoken communication. Through structured, teacher-guided conversations, students will practice expressing ideas clearly, responding thoughtfully, and engaging in meaningful discussions on a wide range of everyday and contemporary topics. We will focus on developing key speaking skills, including vocabulary expansion, pronunciation, and grammatical accuracy, while encouraging natural interaction. Learners will participate in pair and group activities, as well as guided discussions and general conversation. Do you want to meet your teacher before registering? You can listen to our conversation with Jackie here: <a href="https://meettheteachers.podbean.com/e/jackie-watson/" "="">Meet Jackie</a>

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 the coursebook we will read six modern British or Northern American short stories of the 20th century.

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 is designed for C1 English learners who want to build confidence and fluency in spoken communication. Through structured, teacher-guided conversations, students will practice expressing ideas clearly, responding thoughtfully, and engaging in meaningful discussions on a wide range of everyday and contemporary topics. We will focus on developing key speaking skills, including vocabulary expansion, pronunciation, and grammatical accuracy, while encouraging natural interaction. Learners will participate in pair and group activities, as well as guided discussions and general conversation.

Do you already possess an advanced level of English (C1 or C2) and want to take your language skills even further? &nbsp;This course combines high-level linguistic training with an additional intellectual challenge. By engaging with sophisticated commentary and thought-provoking analysis on complex topics, you will not only expand your lexical range with&nbsp;high-impact vocabulary but also sharpen your ability to look at more nuanced works.&nbsp; You do not need any specialized background to excel in this course—just read, listen, and speak. And most of all,&nbsp; &nbsp;enjoy a stimulating, weekly foray into the language. 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.

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 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.

At year end we look back at the events of 2026 and how politics, technology and social issues have shaped our work and personal lives. Speaking practice on selected topics expands vocabulary and encourages authentic and spontaneous commentary. We listen to thought leaders, read and write short texts, review relevant grammar points, and share insights from our career and personal experiences. Speaking practice is our focus. Come and enjoy companionable evenings around the fire and the opportunity to reflect on our achievements and on our goals in 2027 in the calm setting of Lake Starnberg. We speak English only.

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.

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! Do you want to meet your teacher before registering? You can listen to our conversation with Jackie here: <a href="https://meettheteachers.podbean.com/e/jackie-watson/" "="">Meet Jackie</a>

This course is designed for adults who want to discuss, debate, and solve real-world problems in English. You will build confidence in expressing ideas, develop strong arguments, and communicate opinions clearly while working through practical cases using creative and logical thinking.

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 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 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.