Join our interesting and relaxing get-together in the vhs club INTERNATIONAL! Everyone is welcome, whether you're a native speaker or just want to practice your English.

If you enjoy reading and talking about literature, join our weekly meeting of bookworms! Please bring your own copy of the book, your ideas and your questions! Newcomers are always welcome! Long Island (published in April 2024) by Colm Tóibín, is the long-awaited sequel to Brooklyn. Described by critics as a masterpiece of writing, the novel asks whether it is possible to truly return to the past and renew the great love that seemed gone forever. Colm Tóibín (born 30 May 1955) is an famous Irish novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist, critic, playwright and poet.

Come along and join our discussion group at vhs club INTERNATIONAL! A short introductory presentation will offer insight into select issues and current topics in US society and culture. The following discussion will offer a great and fun way to practice your English language skills on an advanced level and to learn about different perspectives. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be an expert on the US, just bring an open mind and plenty of questions! Rather than specify a geographical region, the term ‘American West’ designates one of the US’s foundational mythologies: Fictionalizations, reiterations, and reappropriations of the country’s 19th-century westward expansion pervade US-American culture. As a powerful idea, the American West not only perpetuates notions of freedom and democracy, but also serves to justify US-American imperialism and supremacism. With an eye to its representations in popular culture, we will discuss how perceptions of the American West continue to influence and shape US politics and society. In Kooperation mit dem DAI Nürnberg

Come along and join our discussion group at vhs club INTERNATIONAL! A short introductory presentation will offer insight into select issues and current topics in US society and culture. The following discussion will offer a great and fun way to practice your English language skills on an advanced level and to learn about different perspectives. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be an expert on the US, just bring an open mind and plenty of questions! Just days before the 2025 inauguration ceremony, we will take a close look at this important event in the political calendar of the US. It signals the peaceful transfer of power, and it offers the incoming (or returning) president a platform to set the agenda for his (next) term in office. We will discuss the various elements of this civil religious ceremony, the history and formula of the inauguration speech, as well as the representation of presidential inaugurations in popular culture. In Kooperation mit dem DAI Nürnberg

Structures of caste, class, patriarchy, and colonialism define Indian women's lives. Multiple feminist struggles in India are creating ripples of change by reclaiming public spaces, asserting pleasure, and challenging Brahmanical patriarchy and incarceration at home and in institutions, as seen in movements like Pinjra Tod. Dalit protests and movements are reshaping understandings of identity, difference, and intersectionality. This talk delves deeper into the lives of today’s Indian women, exploring their struggles, challenges, reflections, hopes, and dreams.

This presentation delves into the role of social movements in challenging traditional gender norms, focusing on the Maoist movement in Nepal. During the Maoist movement, a significant number of women joined both state and non-state armed forces, challenging entrenched patriarchal structures. While the Maoist ideology of gender equality played a role, the argument is that the real change stemmed from the situational dynamics of war, which forced a re-negotiation of gender roles. This provides a nuanced understanding of how social movements can lead to shifts in societal norms and empowerment beyond the immediate context. In Kooperation mit dem Frauenzentrum Erlangen

Niveaustufe B2/C1: Brückenkurs

This course is intended for participants with approximately 5 - 6 years of prior knowledge. The main focus is on enhancing linguistic confidence and reviewing grammar and vocabulary. The primary resources used are the textbook "Straightforward - Advanced C1" - Student's book, Second Edition (MacMillan, ISBN 978-0-230-42449-4), along with selected texts from current English-language press. The course is designed as a transition between proficiency levels B2 and C1.

Niveaustufe C1 und C2: Allgemeine Kurse Die folgenden Kurse setzen sehr gute Kenntnisse in der Sprache voraus, die etwa 5 - 6-jährigem Schulunterricht und mehr in Englisch entsprechen. Die bisher erworbenen Fertigkeiten im Hör- und Leseverstehen und besonders im mündlichen Ausdruck werden weiter ausgebaut, grammatische Strukturen wiederholt und geübt.

This course is for those who have already attained a high level of English but wish to improve their oral skills even more. Not only will we read and discuss interesting newspaper articles, texts and literary excerpts, but we will work on vocabulary, formal and informal, the idiomatic language and intercultural aspects. Newcomers are very welcome. Course materials will be provided.

Kleingruppe 5 - 8 Teilnehmer*innen A course for participants who use English at work or at school and/or who wish to practice or improve their skills and competences and have some fun. Role-plays, games and presentations may be part of our activities; different topics will be covered in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Support and a review of structures in relevant context will gladly be offered, if needed.

Join us for fifteen 90-minute sessions around the English-speaking world with topical texts for features, language tips and exercises that give you the chance to improve fluency, reading, listening and active vocabulary.

Kleingruppe 5 - 8 Teilnehmer*innen Start your week right: In this new course, we will explore the expressions and language that are useful in everyday life. The themes discussed will be varied and include travelling, ordering food in a restaurant, email communication, expressing agreement and disagreement and describing personality traits, amongst others. The focus will be on increasing vocabulary as well as some grammar corrections as needed, with the goal of increasing fluency and confidence. The course topics are flexible and can be adapted to participants' interests and needs, and of course to our Monday morning moods. Participants should be comfortable in communicating in English, ideally level C1, however, motivated participants and those eager for a challenge from all levels are welcome. Participants are kindly requested to bring 4€ to the first class to cover material costs

If you like to speak English, come along and join us. We're friendly, actually charming, and talk about everything. You determine what you'd like to talk about and we take it from there. Extra activities are offered to anyone who would like more than the course has to offer.

Interesting topics provide the background to this course which aims to encourage and develop your conversational skills. We will use a variety of sources e.g. newspaper/magazine articles for discussions, vocabulary and grammar games for extending vocabulary and improving sentence structure and many more acitvites. If you're interested, come and join our friendly group! For students with a good knowledge of English (about 6 - 7 years).