Would you like support while working, researching and teaching in English?
The English for staff team can help you to develop strategies for working more effectively in English, particularly when communicating with non-native speakers of English. The different formats for teaching staff, researchers and admin staff in the faculties or in administration are designed so that everyone can find the most effective way to develop their English communication skills.

As part of the project Global Design & Media CoSpace, we offer individualized language support services to admin staff.

What we offer

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We can help you to:

  • feel more comfortable when using English
  • start using English to speak to international students and staff
  • be ready to welcome our international students, staff and visitors

As part of the projects QUIS-DiVine and Global Design & Media CoSpace, we offer individualized language support services to teaching staff and researchers.

What we offer

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Why do we offer English for academic staff?

  • To help you prepare and practice for teaching in English.
  • To work with you to find effective approaches and techniques for teaching non-native English-speaking students.
  • To support you with adapting your course content and teaching materials to acommodate non-native English-speaking students.

QUICK TIPS  (online)

Every month on the 13th at 1pm (unless it falls on a weekend).  Topics will be announced here in advance.

Coach: Shirley Roth or Charla Schutte

Where: https://hs-rm.zoom-x.de/my/shirley.roth   

       OR: https://hs-rm.zoom-x.de/my/charla.schutte

 

Quick Tips on 13th August at 1pm

How to keep the conversation going

https://hs-rm.zoom-x.de/my/charla.schutte

Are you looking to improve your English conversation skills? This Quick Tips session provides strategies for keeping the dialogue flowing naturally when speaking English. We’ll cover techniques like asking follow-up questions, introducing new topics smoothly, and using filler words and phrases to buy time. You’ll learn tips for active listening and avoiding awkward silences, whether chatting with friends, networking, or in professional settings.

 

SUP & Talk (Stand up Paddling) on  27th June and 18th July
from 15:00 - 17:00

Coach:  Shirley Roth

Where:  Schiersteinerhafen  (Rhein SUP)

Anmeldung hier

 

Advance Your English - Improve your Reading B2 / C1 - on 28th June -  9:00 - 12:30

Coach:  Shirley Roth

Where: online

Anmeldung hier (registration closes on 21st June)
 

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Teaching in English - Challenges in the classroom

When: Monday, 8 August (09:30-11:00)

Where: online

Registration: coming soon

Registration deadline: 19.07.2024

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***ICLHE Symposium: Bridging the Gap: The Ideal and the Reality of Teaching Content Through L2 in Higher Education***

Join us on Thursday 10 & Friday 11 October for a single-track symposium with on-site presentations and hybrid participation.

Where: RheinMain University of Applied Sciences

Click here to register.

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Feel free to write us an email: englishforstaff(at)hs-rm.de

The English for Staff Team:

Dr. Charla Schutte
Louise Klein M.A.
Dr. Shirley Roth

Click here to read testimonials from university staff members.