Dear International Researcher,

Starting early in October 2011, the International Office, in collaboration with the RWTH Language Center, will offer a German language course for beginners which is mainly targeted at the accompanying (female) partners of visiting researchers and doctoral students. The course, for which a childcare service will be provided, is aimed at this female group as experience has shown that partners of visiting researchers typically lack the opportunities and organisational support quickly to find their way in their new city and at the university.
Kindly find further information given below and if your spouse is interested in participating please let me know, then I will be sending you the registration form, immediately.

Yours sincerely,

Andrea Porten

(Ms) Andrea Porten

RWTH Aachen University

Dezernat 2.0 - International Office, Fundraising and Alumni

Abt. 2.2 - Betreuung / Div. 2.2 - International Student and Scholar Services

Templergraben 57, Raum 326

52062 Aachen, Germany

Tel: +49 (0)241 80 90661

Fax: + 49 (0)241 80 92662

E-Mail: andrea.porten@zhv.rwth-aachen.de

www.rwth-aachen.de/internationales

Everyday Communication in German  – German Language Course for Women

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Who?

This beginner’s level German language course is intended to assist spouses and partners of visiting researchers and doctoral students in becoming acquainted with their new surroundings.

What?

Participants will learn basic oral and written communication skills to allow them to carry out basic tasks like exchanging personal information, filling out forms, writing e-mails and letters,

and expressing personal views. Among the topics covered in the course are formal introductions, family, accommodation, eating and drinking, leisure activities, health and travel.

Regular attendance is required if participants expect to make significant progress.

When?

Grading test: October 6^th 2011, 9.15 a.m. duration app. 90 minutes

Course: Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. (3 lesson hours)

Period of time: October 13^th 2011 - January 26^th 2012

Where?

Humboldt-Haus, Pontstraße 41, 2^nd floor

Course costs:

The participation fee for the course is 50 € including costs for childcare for the duration of the course.

Please indicate whether you wish to make use of this service when registering.

Deadline for registration:

October 4th, 2011

Registration:

RWTH Aachen University,

International Office, Ms. Andrea Porten,

E-Mail: andrea.porten@zhv.rwth-aachen.de
Fax: 0241 - 80 92662