Language Centre (SZHB)

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.

In February and March 2026, the Language Center will once again be offering intensive courses in a wide range of languages. Registration is now open.

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the SZHB, Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, and the AStA student union at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences are hosting a quiz about languages and countries at 6:00 p.m. – presented in a Christmas edition to celebrate the season.

Experience how entire linguistic worlds can emerge from just a few words! In the creative writing workshop, you will experiment with different (foreign) languages, discover new vocabularies, and try out methods that will help you start writing even with limited language skills.

At the 26th Annual UNIcert? Workshop at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, the focus was on the future of language teaching in the context of digitalization. Representatives from our Language Center discussed current developments in AI-supported formats and new teaching concepts.