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(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de <mailto:britta.piel@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 6th 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 13th 2011 - January 26th 2012
Where?
Humboldt-Haus, Pontstraße 41, 2nd 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(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de
Fax: 0241 - 80 92662
Hey everyone!
I hope you're all enjoying this last little bit of summer--and I hope it's still around on Tuesday evening! If so, you can meet up with us at the Stammtisch, outside in the back garden at Cafe Kittel. Otherwise we'll be inside. As usual, it's the first Tuesday evening of the month, Sept. 6, starting at 18:30. Friends and colleagues are welcome as always!
--> WHAT: STAMMTISCH
--> WHEN: NEXT TUESDAY, September 6, starting at 18:30
--> WHERE: CAFE KITTEL, Pontstrasse 39
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Check out the DocBuddy program, which matches new international PhD students and post-docs with locals who already know their way around Aachen. Click on the link for DocBuddy at www.rwth-aachen.de/docnet
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