English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) & Lehrwerkstatt

The ability to teach in English is an indispensable skill in the academic marketplace. In this program, EMI Navigator, university instructors will learn methods for lecturing competently in English while considering how to establish clear standards that take cultural differences into account. This program is not meant to interfere with your teaching methods. On the contrary, we will work together to adapt your teaching materials for an English-speaking international audience. You bring the subject knowledge, and we provide the language and intercultural competence so that you and your students can have the best possible communication.

Our program  - EMI Navigator | Helping you do your best teaching in English - supports you as you adapt your teaching content into English:

Please feel free to contact me, Gretchen Chojnacki-Herbers, if you have any questions, or visit us on our ILIAS page: EMI Navigator

Presentation and Thesis Defense in an Academic Setting – How to Deliver Content Smoothly and not be Lost for Words

Presenting your research and defending your thesis is an art and a unique opportunity to highlight your achievements and get into dialogue with the academic community. In this one-day workshop you will hone your presentation, public speaking and communication skills and generate ideas on how to develop an appealing research story that engages your audience.

Technical and Academic Writing Skills for PhD Students, Post-Docs, and Researchers (digital workshop)

Research writing in English is an indispensable skill in today’s international academic environment. Scholars must be able to write effectively for journal publications and conferences. This workshop will identify the main problem areas non-native speakers have when writing academic English and provide tips on how to improve. In this two-day workshop, the participants will sharpen their academic writing skills in English with a particular focus on the learning objectives below to improve non-native speakers’ common problem areas.

Kommunikation im akademischen Alltag - Deutsch als Fremdsprache (DaF) (in Präsenz)

You want to enter into conversations comfortably with colleagues in German? Sometimes simple communication can be a challenge. How can I have a conversation at the university? How do I start a conversation? What phrases can I use in everyday academic life? What rules of communication do I need to follow? These are the questions we deal with in this workshop. You will learn the most important phrases used in everyday academic life. Introductory sentences at the beginning of a conversation, phrases of politeness, bridging sentences. The basics of communication are taught and practiced in this workshop. The focus is on interaction. You will learn techniques for proactively shaping a conversation.

Accent Reduction and Voice Training in English - Workshop for PhD Students, Post-Docs, and Researchers

Develop and enhance your English pronunciation skills for a variety of professional academic contexts.

Do you feel you have a foreign accent when you speak English, one that possibly detracts from your professional image when delivering presentations, participating in meetings, and teaching in English? Would you be interested in fine-tuning your accent so that it matches your high level of English? If so, this workshop offers an opportunity for Ph.D. students, post-docs and lecturers to polish their pronunciation.

Deutsch üben – Deutschland kennenlernen - Leben und Arbeiten in Deutschland (in Präsenz)

Speaking the language of a country does not automatically mean understanding the country and its people. Would you like to know more? In the workshop, we talk about Germany, its current issues, and much more. We also practice the German language in this context. In the workshop, we are pleased to address topics of particular interest to the participants; therefore, you are encouraged to bring your own suggestions. This workshop is aimed specifically at international doctoral candidates, post-docs and researchers at the University of Stuttgart who want to deepen and expand their German language skills.

Germany - A short trip to cultural understanding and simple every day German (in-presence)

When living in a foreign country, we are often challenged by situations in everyday life that we sometimes find hard to grasp or to understand. These so-called critical incidents are part of our intercultural experience. In this course we will have a look at some cultural theories and approaches in order to acquire a set of tools for helping us in these “critical incident situations”. We will also discuss the aspect of stereotypes and clichés and have a quick glance at some basic aspects relating to the geography, history and institutions of Germany.
Apart from training our cultural awareness, we will also train our German language skills by learning basic vocabulary and grammar in order to be able to communicate in daily life situations.

Aussprachetraining Deutsch – Übungspool akzentfreies Sprechen (B1-/B2-Niveau)

This intensive workshop will help you to improve your German pronunciation.

You will learn the most important pronunciation rules. You will be given suitable pronunciation exercises for each sound. This will help people understand you better and make you more confident when speaking.

We will practice real-life speaking situations and you will consolidate your skills.

After this workshop, you can continue practicing on your own and use what you have learned at a higher language level.