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.

Let's enjoy a wonderful Friday afternoon and have fun on a interesting and colorful tour walking through Erlangen in autumn. I would like to show you various places and little sights - both historical and modern - you might never have noticed or things you are familiar with but you have never talked and thought about. Have a try and enjoy the English walking tour in a small group. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a native speaker or just want to practice your English.

Dive into the rock'n'roll era with our Movie Talk about "Grease" in English! The perfect opportunity to (re-)discover this timeless musical classic! Together, we will watch selected scenes (in English) and discuss the story of Danny and Sandy at Rydell High, other unforgettable characters, iconic songs, and 1950s nostalgia that have made Grease a true cult favourite. Led by an experienced and film-loving English instructor, the evening is perfect for anyone who enjoys movies, wants to practice their English, or simply meet new people in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. While it is helpful to be familiar with the film, it is absolutely not required – selected scenes will be shown to give everyone enough context for a lively discussion. Basic English conversation skills are recommended. Come and join fellow movie fans for a fun and lively discussion – and maybe even discover a new favorite film!

Dive into the enchanting world of musical fantasy with our Movie Talk about "Wicked - Part I" in English! The perfect opportunity to discuss this modern musical sensation before Part II hits theaters. Together, we will explore selected scenes (in English) and discuss the magical story of Elphaba and Glinda at Shiz University, other compelling characters, spellbinding songs, and the vibrant visuals that have captivated audiences worldwide. Led by an experienced and film-loving English instructor, the evening is perfect for anyone who enjoys movies, wants to practice their English, or simply meet new people in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. While it is recommended to have seen the film, preferably in English, it is not required – key moments will be highlighted to give everyone enough context for a lively conversation. Basic English conversation skills are recommended. Come and join fellow movie fans for a fun and insightful discussion – and deepen your appreciation of this magical story before Part II arrives!

“I’ll tell you a tale!” – So begins another enchanting evening with storyteller Richard Martin, a beloved presence on the vhs Erlangen stage. Once again, he brings a brand-new programme of ancient stories – some hundreds, others even thousands of years old. Tales to laugh at, tales to wonder at – and some to make your blood run cold! Of course, all the tales are true – otherwise Richard would never tell them! Guests who hear Richard for the first time are always amazed at how easy his English is to understand. Richard tells not only throughout Europe, but the wider world - but in his own words, the Erlangen audience is simply the best! And that, he insists, is absolutely true! Visit Richard’s video gallery to enjoy his tales: www.tellatale.eu/tales/videos

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! Bitte lesen Sie bis zum ersten Treffen mindestens ein Drittel des Buches. "Tell Me Everything" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout is a hopeful healing novel about new friendship, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world. Strout’s beloved cast of characters grapple with the question, “What does anyone’s life mean?”

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! Bitte lesen Sie bis zum ersten Treffen mindestens ein Drittel des Buches. Lauded in the Independent as being “brilliant, funny, sad and sensitive”, "The Accidental Tourist" by Anne Tyler, a writer of literary excellence, shows how a man addicted to routine copes with the chaos of everyday life

This talk explores the evolving discourse on children’s rights in India, focusing on the tensions between protectionist policies and children’s lived realities. While global and national frameworks often portray childhood as a phase requiring safeguarding, such narratives can obscure the agency and resistance of children themselves. We will critically examine legal and political efforts—particularly the banning of child labour—and analyze why many of these interventions fail to address the complexities of children’s lives. By highlighting grassroots movements led by children, this talk sheds light on how young people in India navigate, challenge, and reshape the systems that govern them, asserting their rights as both children and workers.

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 bis 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 euros to the first class to cover material costs.

Kleingruppe 5 bis 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 euros to the first class to cover material costs. This is the second part of the coffee talk, but new participants are very welcome to join!

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.

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.

Thinking of taking your English (B2) to the higher level of C1 - then this course is what you are looking for. Targets: Enhancing your spoken language to be clear and concise, written English will also include basic business tasks (reports, minutes etc.). Understanding authentic reading texts/newspapers/reports. Boosting your listening skills. Building a wide range of vocabulary and more complex collocations. Applying sophisticated language structures in verbal and written communication. Getting down to the nitty-gritty of some grammar. C1 level is a whole new ball game and great fun. Book/material: will be discussed on the first evening.

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 to 7 years).

Kleingruppe 5 bis 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.