Language study for architecture fans
How do you like the idea of gaining exciting, new insights into the world of architecture and urban design while boosting your language skills during a casual conversation? Our Language & Architecture Coffee Breaks may be just the thing for you!
Here’s how it works
To prepare for a session, you independently research information about buildings, architects or styles you are interested in (using lectures, videos or podcasts, for example). You jot down new terms and phrases in your target language and write a brief presentation about your topic of choice. During our Coffee Breaks, you give the presentation you have prepared, followed by a brief group discussion. This activates your vocabulary and enables you to improve your target language during a casual conversation with others who share your interests. Our tutors moderate the sessions and offer feedback.
Does the thought of giving you a presentation make you a bit nervous? You’re very welcome to just join for the discussion.
Registration opens in September: external pageclick here to sign up! Our Language & Architecture Coffee Breaks will run from 26 September until 16 December 2022. They are aimed at language learners at level B1–C2.
The groups meet at the Architecture and Civil Engineering Library (HIL E2)* at the following times:
- Deutsch & Architektur Coffee Break Mon 12 noon–1 p.m.
- español & arquitectura Coffee Break Tue 2–3 p.m.
- français et architecture Coffee Break Wed 12 noon–1 p.m.
- italiano & architettura Coffee Break Wed 2–3 p.m.
- English & Architecture Coffee Break Fri 2–3 p.m.
* You can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom! You will receive a Zoom link after registering.
This offer is open to architecture students and all other art, architecture and urban design aficionados.
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