Language Centre (SZHB)

As part of the Kids' University, about 15 kids explored their own language skills in a fun, interactive workshop hosted by the SZHB on March 26—and discovered just how much multilingualism they already possess.

Improve your academic English with complete flexibility! In the online courses “Academic English on Your Own” and “AI as Your Study Buddy,” you’ll learn how to use AI effectively and build your language skills in a targeted way, all with expert guidance. The courses start in April 2026.

The Year of the Fire Horse has begun. Students from our Chinese courses celebrated the New Year together in GW1 at the University of Bremen with traditional Chinese customs.

Discover the new Ukrainian courses being offered at SZHB in 2026. Our practical courses for beginners foster all language skills and feature interactive learning. For Ukrainian, we offer extensive courses in the summer semester. Registration is open.

Registration for language courses during the 2026 summer semester is now open. The Language Center of the Universities in the Land of Bremen (SZHB) is offering courses in over 20 languages and in various formats, so there is definitely something for everyone.

Our Language Resource Centers (SLZ) are entering the lecture-free period. Here is an overview of what you need to know about the opening hours of the two SLZs at the University and Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences during this period.

In the summer semester of 2026, YUFE will once again offer two English courses for staff members. Participants will have the opportunity to improve their language skills in academic contexts and establish international networks.

Jeremy Hookway's physiotherapy students at are taking an English module and have produced some really great podcast episodes. They discuss exciting topics from the field of physiotherapy in English in an understandable, creative way and with genuine expertise. It's worth a listen!

“Considering Generative AI in Language Education in HE: The Perspectives of Learners, Teachers, and the Language Center,” a new article in Language Teaching Research Quarterly (Dec. 2025). It highlights the opportunities and risks posed by AI for teaching, learning, and testing languages.

In 2025, the Language Center of the Universities in the Land of Bremen celebrated its 30th anniversary with numerous events. An open call for submissions resulted in a colorful collection of recipes.