Course description
| No. 906.01 | Communicating with International Students and Staff (C1) - Group A |
|---|---|
| Dates | Tuesdays, 10:30–11:30 AM (from 14.04.2026 to 16.07.2026) |
| Location | In-person course |
| Target group | All employees who already have at least a B2+/C1 level of English and would like to gain more confidence in communicating in English or perfect their oral skills. |
| Group size | max. 14 persons |
| Content | Would you like to become more confident speaking English with students and staff at work? This course will help you improve your spoken English by expanding your vocabulary, improving your fluency and pronunciation, and providing you with a weekly opportunity to practice English in a supportive environment. Through engaging speaking activities and discussions based on articles, podcasts, and practical scenarios, participants will develop greater linguistic flexibility and confidence in using different language registers. The course content and discussion topics will be tailored to the participants’ interests and feedback at the start of the course. |
| Instructor | Dr Pamela Heidi Douglas |
| Information about the speaker | Pamela Heidi Douglas is a lecturer at Paderborn University and a native English speaker. Originally from Canada, she has studied and taught English in countries across Europe, North America, and Africa. After completing her Ph.D. at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Heidi began teaching English courses at Paderborn University in 2018. She also has worked as a proofreader and editor of academic manuscripts and texts for over ten years. |
| Reporting deadline | 16.03.2026 On the registration deadline, we will decide on the basis of the registrations whether the course can take place or not. Therefore, please register promptly if you are interested! The more registrations we receive, the more likely it is that the course will take place. Of course, you can still register after the registration deadline if there are still places available. Please contact hdouglas(at)mail.upb.de for late registrations or enquiries. |