Our English book club will meet once a month on Zoom. Each time I will provide a short introduction to the book and some questions to think about in advance. We will focus on the themes and messages and discuss our impressions of the book. You are warmly encouraged to tell us why you love or can’t get along with the book and bring questions to the meetings.

In diesem Onlinekurs lernen Sie drei romanische Sprachen gleichzeitig und haben viel Spaß dabei! Sie trainieren Ihren Kopf auf mehrere simultanen Funktionen gleichzeitig: Wahl der Wörter, Einsatz der Grammatik, auf die entsprechende Satzbildung, auf eine schnelle Trennung der Sprachen im Kopf, auf die unterschiedlichen Lese- und Zahlensysteme. Sie öffnen im Kopf mentale Lexika, lernen die Sprachen unproblematisch zu wechseln und werden mehrsprachig. Sie lernen, sich frei in den Themen und Sprachen zu bewegen, - so wie viele Polyglotten dies auch tun. Sollten Sie Vorkenntnisse in der einen oder anderen Sprachen haben, ist es kein Problem! In diesem Zusammenhang lernen Sie, die Sprachen endlich zu trennen! Der Kurs wird im nächsten Semester fortgesetzt. Schalten Sie sich gerne online auch zu unserem Vortrag über das multilinguale Lernen ein!

Die folgenden Geschichten werden jede Woche behandelt und analysiert. Von den Schülern wird erwartet, dass sie die Geschichten vor der Unterrichtsstunde lesen, um sie gründlich besprechen zu können. 28.02 - Jhumpa Lahiri: The Third and Final Continent (1999) 07.03 - Sefi Atta: Green (2004) 14.03 - Andrea Levy: Loose Change (2004) 21.03 - Neel Mukherjee: The Soldier’s Tale (2017) 28.03 - Zadie Smith: The Embassy of Cambodia (2013) 11.04 - Luis Alberto Urrea: The Southside Raza Image Federation Corps of Discovery (2011) 18.04 - Kit de Waal: Exterior Paint (2017) 25.04 - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Thing Around Your Neck (2004)

Would you like to brush-up and practise your English with a mother tongue speaker? We talk about interesting topics which you and I can choose - for example, other countries, hobbies, the enviroment, equality,our life and our world. I will provide vocabulary, grammar and reading texts to help you participate in the conversation. No course book is required. If you have understood this, then you will be right for this course.

Applying 21st century skills (4 C's - communication, collaboration, critical-thinking and creativity), in fostering Connection. We exchange ideas while practising speaking, listening and honing our presentation skills. TED talks and YouTube clips are used as input.

Com base em pequenos textos sobre diferentes temas nós vamos treinar a expressão oral, ampliar o vocabulário e rever a gramática. Se você quer treinar os seus conhecimentos e conversar em português, venha participar do nosso curso. Você será bem-vindo!

Do you want to brush up on your English? You may not have been using it much over the past few years but you also don't want to start from scratch? In this course, you’ll learn new vocabulary, review grammar in real contexts, and increase your fluency and confidence with English.

Welcome to our A2 level course! If you have some knowledge of English and are looking to improve your skills, this is the perfect course for you. Our friendly and supportive environment will help you expand your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, and gain confidence in using the language in everyday situations. By the end of the course, you'll be able to participate in simple conversations and understand pre-intermediate written and spoken texts with ease. I can't wait to help you reach your language learning goals!

You'd like to find time to brush up your English conversation skills but your diary is already pretty full? Then join us for a weekly 30 minute session with a native speaker. Whether you're working from home or in the office, you'll quickly see the benefits of practising your English on a weekly basis. Make a note in your diary!

This course is ideal for those who want to improve their general English skills for holidays or jobs. We learn from a book, but also spend time talking and preparing you to interact with English speakers.

Il corso di lingua italiana è per chi vuole migliorare il proprio livello senza molto sforzo, rapidamente ed in modo intensivo. Durante le lezioni si parlerà di cultura, cucina, arte e tradizioni. Si farà molta conversazione e si affronteranno insieme gli errori e la grammatica. Lo scopo del corso è quello di fornire allo studente tutti gli strumenti necessari per poter utilizzare la lingua italiana in diversi contesti come: vita quotidiana, scuola, lavoro, vita sociale. Durante le lezioni vengono sviluppate e potenziate le quattro abilità linguistiche (parlare, ascoltare, leggere, scrivere) attraverso attività di vario tipo che includono anche il gioco e la simulazione di situazioni reali.

Upgrade your communication skills toolbox using Storytelling as a way to connect with your audience, in an authentic manner. Take the opportunity to practise by applying the „learning by doing“ method, while honing your presentation skills, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Upgrade your communication skills toolbox through practising speaking, listening and presenting. Be it small talk, presenting your ideas, active listening and giving feedback, in a relaxed atmosphere. TED talks and YouTube clips are used as input.

Ce cours vous permettra d'approfondir vos connaissances de niveau B1 tout en élargissant vocabulaire, grammaire et compétences communicatives - et tout cela dans une ambiance décontractée en ligne!

Ce cours vous permettra d'approfondir vos connaissances de niveau B1 tout en élargissant vocabulaire, grammaire et compétences communicatives - et tout cela dans une ambiance décontractée en ligne!

This course is designed for those who wish to refresh their knowledge of English. We`ll look at grammar, business English, emails, discuss topical subjects, and newspaper articles etc. So, do come along if you would like to renew your English.

"The customer is always right". Dealing with customers can sometimes be a challenge, especially when you’re doing it in a foreign language. In this course you will practice communicating clearly and efficiently with customers in a variety of business situations: -Giving customers product and pricing information -Processing customer enquiries -Dealing with customer complaints -Maintaining positive relationships with customers Emphasis is on oral communication. A wide range of role plays, adapted to suit you and your company, will improve your fluency and confidence in the workplace. In addition, you will receive individual feedback on your language skills and a "next steps" study plan which has been customized to suit your exact needs. Hinweis: Für diesen Kurs hat die Volkshochschule Esslingen eine Unterstützung des Ministeriums für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-Württemberg aus Mitteln des Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF) beantragt. 25 % bzw.50 % Zuschuss zur Kursgebühr sind möglich, wenn das Ministerium unseren Antrag bewilligt. Ein Zuschuss von 25 % der Kursgebühr ist möglich, wenn Sie in Baden-Württemberg wohnhaft oder beschäftigt sind. Darüber hinaus müssen Sie eine der folgenden Voraussetzungen erfüllen: - Sie sind in einem Betrieb beschäftigt, aber nicht bei Bund, Land oder einer kommunalen Gebietskörperschaft. - Sie sind Unternehmer/-in oder Freiberufler/-in. - Sie sind Existenzgründer/-in oder gründungswillig. - Sie sind Wiedereinsteiger/-in (nach Arbeitslosigkeit, Familienphase o. ä.). 50 % Ermäßigung können Sie erhalten, wenn Sie darüber hinaus das 55. Lebensjahre vollendet oder keinen Berufsabschluss haben.