English Group Course in Vienna & Online

In general, the lessons are designed to

• acquire, refresh, extend and improve English language skills based on your language level and furthermore
• gain more confidence in using the language in professional life & learn technical vocabulary and
• master communication in the English language in professional life as well as in everyday situations, so that your next communication with English-speaking partners will be a success for you.

Content:

The content depends on the language level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).

If you are not sure which level you are at, there is the possibility of a placement test.

You can choose from:

Level A1 – English for beginners without basic knowledge

By the end of the course you will be able to understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very basic phrases.

You will learn to introduce yourself to others and to ask questions such as where they live, what kind of people they know, or what kind of things they have. Furthermore, you will be able to answer questions of this kind.

If the person you are talking to speaks slowly and clearly and helps you, you will be able to express yourself in a simple way.

Level A2 – with little previous knowledge of the English language

At this level you can understand sentences and frequently used expressions such as personal and family information, shopping, work, local area.

You can communicate in simple, routine situations involving information about familiar and common things.

You can also describe your own background and education in simple terms.

Level B1 – with some basic knowledge of the English language

You already understand familiar things from work, school or leisure very well. Especially when clear standard language is used.

You are also able to cope with most situations encountered when traveling in the language area. You can already express yourself easily and coherently on familiar topics and areas of interest.

It is easy for you to talk about experiences and events, to describe dreams, hopes and goals. Giving short reasons or explanations for plans and opinions is no longer an obstacle.

Level B2 – with a solid knowledge of the English language

Understanding the main content of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics is no obstacle. You can also understand technical discussions in your own field of specialization.

Even more, you can answer spontaneously and communicate fluently, so that a normal conversation with native speakers is quite possible without major effort on both sides.

Furthermore, you are able to express yourself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics; to explain a point of view on a current issue and to give the advantages and disadvantages of different options.

Level C1 – with a good command of English

You can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and grasp implicit meaning.

You can use the language flexibly in social & professional life without having to search for words more often.

You can express yourself clearly, in a structured way and in detail on complex issues.

Level C2 – with excellent English skills

If you are already at C2 level, you can easily understand virtually everything you read or hear.

You summarize information from various written and oral sources. You will give reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation.

You can also make finer nuances of meaning clear in more complex situations. You answer spontaneously, without having to think for a long time.

In this course you will deepen acquired knowledge and receive the “finishing touches”.