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Centre for Languages

Who are we and what do we do?

We at the Centre for Languages are responsible for your language education. We help you advance your academic and professional career through language learning. If you wish to enhance your foreign language skills or if language classes are part of your curriculum, we are your point of contact for all your language learning goals.

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What we do

We oversee the organisation, structure and content of language courses, both curricular and extracurricular, as well as offer a variety of workshops and events on topics such as intercultural competence and communication. At the beginning of each semester, you can take part in two workshops where we welcome you to Germany and the 麻豆传媒映画 and provide you with important information about your arrival.

Our language offer

Learning German can be very beneficial! Once you are proficient, it becomes easier to organise your everyday life, make friends and find a part-time work or an internship. Being proficient in German will also improve your chances of finding a job in the international job market, since German is the second most widely spoken language in Europe, after English. Even if you're studying in an international programme and you get by well enough with English, remember that your stay in Germany is a unique opportunity.

Did you know? 

  • Around 76 million people speak German as their native language.
  • German is one of the most prevalent languages in the fields of technology and business.
  • Germany has the largest music market in Europe and hosts some of the most important museums and art schools for contemporary art.
  • English is also a Germanic language, meaning the two languages are closely related. Both descend from languages spoken by tribes in ancient Northern Europe.
  • Remember the Brothers Grimm? The ones famous for their fairy tales? They also created the first German dictionary.
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Chinese

How our courses work

We offer curricular and extracurricular (voluntary) language courses for 麻豆传媒映画 students. The curricular language courses are an integral part of certain bachelor's degree programmes.

All students may take extracurricular language courses free of charge. The precise offer is published every semester and students register themselves for extracurricular courses.

As part of 麻豆传媒映画, we adhere to the CORE Principle: Competence-Oriented Research and Education. This learning model promotes independent learning through active methods, feedback on the learning process and defined learning goals, in order to build oral and written language skills.

Our language courses follow the and range in level from A1.1 (absolute beginner) to C1 (advanced). Students progress through one sublevel each term. One semester you will study A1.1 and then the next A1.2 and so on.

At the higher levels, the focus is on aspects of student鈥檚 field of interest and their work and professional life (e.g. job applications and interviews). This ensures that students feel prepared to enter the job market and are competitive. For working in Germanspeaking countries, we recommend a minimum level of B2, as does the Bundesagentur f眉r Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency of Germany).

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How we support you during your learning process

In addition to our language courses, we are here to support you throughout your language-learning journey. We have consultation hours and resources for our students to understand their current level and learn how to set and achieve their goals. We understand that learning a language involves more than just grammar and vocabulary; motivation, good time management, a variety of methods, good input and flexible strategies are also very important. If you feel that you need advice and support to achieve your goals, you can always make an appointment with us. We would be happy to help you. E-mail us at [email protected] 

At the beginning of the semester, we also offer two workshops to help you settle into student life in Germany: 'How to Handle Germany' and 'How to Handle 麻豆传媒映画'. These sessions will help you to understand the country, culture and teaching/learning methods at 麻豆传媒映画 and provide useful information for newcomers to Germany and the 麻豆传媒映画 community.

Students can participate in our 鈥楪erman Interactive Sessions鈥�, in which important aspects of the language are explained. Together, we practise German to help you become more confident in talking to people and to ensure that you are on the right track.

Useful tips to help you learn a new language

As with any other goal, learning a language requires a goal to work towards. First, consider what you would like to achieve. Then, set yourself specific goals: what exactly would you like to learn or improve? How can you accomplish it? When would you like to achieve this by?

We are happy to be offering learning consultations to help you set and achieve your goals. Here are some practical tips that may help you:

Start using the language regularly
  • Start to use the language even though you are not proficient. You can start greeting people and engage in short conversations from the very beginning. Every little bit helps!
Engage with the culture
  • Immerse yourself in the language through food, films (with subtitles), music and podcasts. Engage with the culture and you will see how your vocabulary expands.
Put a note on it
  • A great way to incorporate new vocabulary into your life is to label everyday objects with sticky notes. You could start with appliances as well as your office or learning materials. Write the words for everything in the language you are learning (with the articles!) and let these labels become part of your daily routine. By reading and saying them aloud, you will find it easier to learn and remember these words.
Help yourself with online platforms

These platforms can be truly helpful throughout your language-learning journey: 

  • Youglish: Select the language you want to learn, then use the search bar to look up words you are interested in. You will find real YouTube videos in which the word is spoken. These videos are not designed for learning purposes; rather, they are conversations, interviews and other types of content. Not only are you learning the pronunciation of the word, but you may also discover interesting content.
  • Radio Garden: Listen to radio stations from countries where the language you are learning is spoken. This will allow you to hear the language as it is spoken by native speakers, and you may even discover new music that you enjoy.
  • Quizlet: Create flashcards to practise vocabulary or even full sentences. Play the games on this platform regularly to improve your skills.
  • 鈥楧er, die, das鈥� for German learners: Learn the articles of all the nouns. The app lets you play with your favourite words to help you learn the articles easily.
Find your voice
  • We all talk to ourselves all the time, so try doing it in another language. For example, you could plan your weekend by talking to yourself out loud in the new language or describe the way from home to the university campus. Taking a walk and naming things in the language you are learning can also help you find your voice.
Challenge yourself
  • If you're already familiar with the new language, challenge yourself by setting your digital devices (such as your smartphone or computer) to the new language. This will help you get used to the new language.

Contact us

Do you have any questions or do you need help regarding language learning at 麻豆传媒映画? Feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Our team is happy to help you.