230718 Englisch: Connect! English Culture Tandem, Conversation and Discussion, B1 and higher (Teil 1) (S) (WiSe 2020/2021)

Takes place from October 12 to December 16!

This course takes place completely online using Lernraum + and Zoom.

Join this class and connect in English with each other and with students in New York.

This course is intended for students who are interested in improving their English fluency while having a fun and a unique cultural experience.

The class centers around conversations with tandem partners learning German in New York at Cornell University (Please note that you should hve a minimum of B2 proficiency in German). Since you will be assigned a partners in New York, class attendance and participation is essential. In addition to participating regularly in online chat sessions, students will be working with their tandem partner on a portfolio of activities to help improve their communication skills.

There will be subthemes assigned every week to spark conversation followed by a small homework assignments related to next week's class (article, video or brief research that has to do with the topics). Additionally, students are always encouraged to bring in issues from international, national and local news to drive conversation.

Teilnahmevoraussetzungen, notwendige Vorkenntnisse

Successful completion of a B1-rated course
-or- C-Test of the Language Center (Infos unter https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/einrichtungen/fsz/tests_and_certs/placement/)
-or- a passing grade on the A2.2 Level Exam (given at then end of every summer semester).