Learning Languages in the Winter Semester

Have you always wanted to learn Dutch? Or are you looking to prepare for a stay abroad? The extensive program offered by the Language Center of the Universities in the State of Bremen (SZHB) includes courses in over 20 languages. Some courses are also open to external participants.

The SZHB offers a wide range of formats, from classic semester courses to compact and intensive courses, as well as educational leave and hybrid formats. Many courses also allow students to earn the UNIcert? university certificate – a valuable credential for academic and professional purposes. For learners of Italian, the SZHB regularly offers the CILS examination (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera). Independent learners can also benefit from a diverse range of support options and some self-study activities allow students to earn credit points.

Specialized English Courses

A broad selection of subject-specific English courses is available. Participants can focus on improving their English skills in fields such as natural and engineering sciences, law, or economics. Many of these courses also offer the opportunity to earn a B2 or C1 certificate.

Language Pairings, Compact and Intensive Courses

Multilingual course formats and targeted preparatory courses are also part of the program. For example, Croatian and Polish can be learned together in a paired format. Many courses also provide preparation for academic stays abroad. Compact and intensive courses offer the opportunity to develop language skills efficiently in a short period of time.

To promote academic multilingualism, the SZHB offers courses in heritage languages such as Kurdish, Polish, Russian, and Turkish. These courses are aimed at students who wish to develop their family-acquired language skills for academic purposes. These courses are free of charge, as are writing and presentation workshops for students with German as a second language.

Independent Learning and Individual Support

The SZHB’s self-study area offers numerous flexible supplementary options, including language cafés, mini-strategy workshops, and an online platform for arranging language tandems. In the tutoring program, language enthusiasts can pursue their individual learning goals with support from student tutors. The Writer’s Help Desk provides personalized guidance to students when writing texts in English.