Course description
| No. 913.01 | English for secretaries (B1) |
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| Date | Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (13.10.2025 to 03.02.2026) |
| Location | In-person course |
| Target group | The course is aimed at secretaries who need English language skills for their work at Paderborn University and already have previous knowledge at level A2/B1. |
| Group size | max. 16 participants |
| Content | In this English course, administrative staff have the opportunity to practise role-playing scenarios. Under the guidance of the teacher, participants will learn how to communicate in typical university contexts in English such as advising students, communicating with international colleagues, welcoming guests from abroad and engaging in small talk. One of the aims is to overcome inhibitions when using the foreign language. In addition, useful phrases for email correspondence and telephone calls will be taught or refreshed. |
| Instructor | Eléa Castelain |
| Information about the speaker | Eléa Castelain is a native from northern France and will soon complete her master's degree in foreign language teaching. She has been teaching English and French at the ZfS since 2022. By using playful activities and tasks in context, she creates a safe environment in which participants can overcome their inhibitions about speaking and exchange their ideas and opinions. |
| Registration deadline | 30.09.2025 On the registration deadline, we will decide whether the course can take place based on the number of registrations. Therefore, please register in good time if you are interested. The more registrations we receive, the more likely it is that the course will take place. Late registrations will be accepted if there are still places available. Please contact hdouglas(at)mail.upb.de with late registrations or enquiries. |