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On Friday, April 26, 2024, the SZHB is offering an afternoon of language activities and games for anyone interested in English at the city library (Zentralbibliothek, Am Wall, 2nd floor).

During summer semester 2024, we are offering language cafés in 8 languages and many other additional language learning opportunities. Participation is free of charge for students.

On the occasion of French Language Day, language experts from the Institut Francais will be offering an afternoon of language activities and games at the city library (Zentralbibliothek) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Our new course booking system is online.

The German language café for the levels B1/B2 will continue to take place during the semester break for the first time.

The second lecture in our series on inclusive language is about the Filipino language Tagalog and its special features. The event will take place on Tuesday, the 16th of January 2024, at 18:00 in the City Library (in the Krimibibliothek section). Anyone interested is very welcome to attend!

In February and March 2024, the Language Center is offering intensive courses in 11 languages. Registration is open. The tutoring program for independent language learning will also take place during the semester break.

We will be presenting our courses and services during orientation week. There will also be informational sessions and sample courses on offer.

On the occasion of Spanish Language Day, the Instituto Cervantes is hosting an afternoon of language games and practical information, including a picture presentation, on October 12th in the central branch of the city library (Am Wall).

Registration is open! This winter semester we are offering courses in 21 languages. They typically take place on a weekly basis and will commence the week of October 16th.