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 <mailto:britta.piel@zhv.rwth-aachen.de> www.rwth-aachen.de/internationales Everyday Communication in German – German Language Course for Women __________________________________________________________________ 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@zhv.rwth-aachen.de Fax: 0241 - 80 92662