Language Centre

An increasingly internationalized job market requires university graduates to have outstanding foreign language skills. The HOST Language Center offers an opportunity to take compulsory and optional foreign language courses in all faculties. To be precise, the offer includes compulsory courses in technical or business English or German as a foreign language as well as optional courses in Spanish, Swedish, French, Norwegian, Russian, Polish and German as a foreign language.

Simon Tribe

Leiter des Sprachenzentrums

Tel:

+49 3831 45 6809

Room:

126, Haus 4

Instructors

Instructors of Language Courses

(Obligatory in most programs of study)

Simon Tribe

Director of the Language Centre

Instructor of English for Specific Purposes

Building 4, Room 126, Office hours by appointment

Phone: +49 3831 456809

Email (Head of Department): leiter.sz@hochschule-stralsund.de

Email (personal): simon.tribe@hochschule-stralsund.de

Staff Bio

 

Courses for the School of Business Studies

  • BWLB Business English I, II and III
  • LTMB English for Academic Purposes C1

Courses for the School of Mechanical Engineering

  • FMBWB (WIB) English for Wirtschaft und Technik

Sandra Astáras

Instructor of English and German as a foreign Language (DaF) 

Building 4, Room 125a, Office hours by appointment

Phone: +49 3831 456969

Sandra.Astaras@hochschule-stralsund.de

 

Courses (vary from the winter- to summer semester)

  • BMSIB German as a Foreign Language I (A1), II (A2), III (B1), IV (B1+)
  • WINFB English I and II
  • WIB5300 English for Business and Technology (6th Sem.)
    WIIB5310 Foreign Language for Business and Technology II,
    Part 2: 'Technical English' (6th Sem.)

Interdisciplinary Courses

  • HOST001 Intensive German course within the framework of the
    International Welcome Week

Sandra Fischer

Instructor of English

Building 4, Room 125a, Office hours by appointment

Tel.: +49 03831-456628

Mail: Sandra.Fischer@hochschule-stralsund.de

 

Courses (vary from the winter- to summer semester)

For the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

  • REB2800 Technical English
  • SMSB Technical English
  • SKIB Technical English
  • MIMEB Technical English
  • WETB English

For the School of Mechanical Engineering

  • MBB5300 Technical English
  • MSEB5300 Technical English
  • FMBWB (SPB) English for Business and Technology

 

Georg Müller

Instructor of Swedish 

Building 4, Room 125a

Tel.: +49 3831 456686
Email: georg.mueller@hochschule-stralsund.de

 

Courses (vary from the winter- to summer semester)

For the School of Business Studies

  • LTMB Swedish A1, A2, B1, B1+
  • BMSIB Swedish I (A1), II (A2), III (B1), IV (B1+)

Interdisciplinary Courses

  • HOST001 Intensive German course in the
    within the framework of the International Welcome Week

Corina Altmann

Freelance Instructor of Norwegian 

Email: corina.Altmann@hochschule-stralsund.de

 

 

Courses (vary from the winter- to summer semester)

  • BMSIB Norwegian I (A1)
  • BMSIB Norwegian II (A2)
  • BMSIB Norwegian III (B1)
  • BMSIB Norwegian IV (B1+)
  • HOST001 German Intensive Course as part of the International Welcome Week

Dr. Ines Brünner

Instructor of German as a Foreign Language

Appointment by agreement

Email: ines.bruenner@uni-greifswald.de (*teaches at Uni Greifswald, University of Applied Sciences Stralsund, University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg)

 

Courses for the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (vary from the winter-to summer semester)

  • REEMM German as a Foreign Language A1
  • REEMM German as a Foreign Language A2

Mariola Merino

Freelance Instructor of Spanish

Email: lehrauftrag.maria.merino.aguilera@hochschule-stralsund.de

 

 

Courses for the School of Business Studies (vary from the winter- to summer semester)

  • LTMB Spanish B1
  • LTMB Spanish B1+

Orlanda Luis-Fumero

Freelance Instructor of Spanish

Email: orlanda.luis-fumero@hochschule-stralsund.de

 

 

Courses for the School of Business Studies (varies from the winter- to summer semester)

  • LTMB Spanish A1
  • LTMB Spanish A2
  • LTMB Spanish B1

Virginie Amphonesinh

Freelance Instructor of French (Online courses)

Email: lehrauftrag.virginie.amphonesinh@hochschule-stralsund.de

 

 

Barbara Winkler

Barbara Winkler

Freelance instructor for French

Email: 

Courses for the School of Business Studies (varies from the winter- to summer semester)

  • LTMB French A2 (Online course)
  • LTMB French B1 (Online course)
  • LTMB French B1+ (Online course)

Courses for the School of Business Studies (vary from the winter- to summer semester)

LTMB French A1 (on-site course)

Language Courses

Language Courses

English

Students in all Bachelor programs at HOST must complete obligatory courses in the area of English for Specific Purposes such as Business, Technical English or English for Academic Purposes. The scope of the language training is in accordance with the study- and examination guidelines of each program of study. Language Courses in English are oriented towards level B1+, B2 or C1 of the Common European Framework of References for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR). Our Language Centre does not offer English courses for beginners.

German as a Foreign Language

Full-time international students enrolled in the Baltic Management Studies program (BMS) must complete obligatory courses in German as a foreign language from level A1 up to level B1+ of the Common European Framework of References for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR). The scope and level of the language training offered each semester is determined by the study- and examinations guidelines of the Baltic Management Studies (BMS) program. Subject to availability, these courses are also open to students of other programs.

Foreign students enrolled in the program Renewable Energy and E-mobility (REEMM) can take the courses German as a Foreign Language A1 and A2.

For an overview of German courses in the Summer Semester 2024, please follow this link.

 

Spanish

Should you enrol in the Leisure and Tourism Management program (LTM), you may choose Spanish as a compulsory elective course. Spanish begins with a level A1 general language course and proceeds up to level B1+. The scope and level of the language training offered each semester is determined by the study- and examinations guidelines of the Leisure and Tourism Management (LTM) program.

Swedish

Students who enrol in the Leisure and Tourism Management (LTM) or Baltic Management Studies programs can choose Swedish as a compulsory elective course. Swedish begins with a level A1 general language course and proceeds up to level B1+ or B1 respectively. The scope and level of the language training offered each semester is determined by the study- and examinations guidelines of the Leisure and Tourism Management (LTM) and Baltic Management Studies programs.

French

As part of the Leisure and Tourism Management (LTM) program, you can also choose French as a compulsory elective course. French begins with a level A1 general language course and proceeds up to level B1+. The scope and level of the language training offered each semester is determined by the study- and examinations guidelines of the Leisure and Tourism Management (LTM) program.

Norwegian

Students enrolled in the Baltic Management Studies (BMS) program may choose Norwegian as a compulsory elective course. Norwegian begins with a level A1 general language course and proceeds to level B1. The scope and level of the language training offered each semester is determined by the study- and examinations guidelines of the Baltic Management Studies (BMS) program.

Polish

Should you decide to enrol in the Baltic Management Studies (BMS) program, you can choose to take Polish as a compulsory elective course (subject to availability). Polish begins with a level A1 general language course and proceeds to level A2+. The scope and level of the language training offered each semester is determined by the study- and examinations guidelines of the Baltic Management Studies (BMS) program.

Language Centre offices are located in the building 4

FAQ

FAQ

What levels are taught in the language courses at the Language Centre?

The curriculum of each program of study determines the level of each language course taught in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR). Generally speaking, English courses are at the B1+/B2/C1 level, other language courses are offered at A1-B1(+) or A1-A2+. For more information about course levels offered in each language, please click on ‘Language Courses’

Who can take language courses at the Language Centre?

The study- and examination guidelines of each program of study determine which obligatory language course students must complete as well as which compulsory elective language courses students may choose from. When space is available, you may also take part in language courses that are not offered as part of your program of study. For more information on available spaces in a particular course, please contact our teachers directly.

Is class attendance in language courses optional? How many times am I allowed to miss class?

There is no official mandatory attendance policy at HOST: attendance is therefore voluntary. However, please exercise caution: regular attendance in our interactive language courses prepares you for the final examination at the end of the semester. Our dedicated teachers can gladly provide you with more information concerning the benefits of regular attendance.

May I attend a course without completing the final exam? Can I sit the course exam without having attended the language classes?

In a word: yes. However, when you are obligated to sit exams as a student at HOST depends on the study- and examinations guidelines of your program of study. Please contact your Study Coordinator and/or the General Student Advice Office (allgemeine Studienberatung) for more information.

Can I obtain an official language certificate at the Language Centre?

Students who have already completed final examinations for language courses at HOST can obtain a Confirmation of Exam Attendance from the Language Centre.

Students who have already completed final examinations for language courses at HOST and who are applying for a DAAD-Stipend (Erasmus+/Promos), can obtain a so-called DAAD-Language Certificate. The form cannot be issued by the Language Centre for any other purposes. 
The form can be found on the homepage of the DAAD.

Please note: the Language Centre is not a certified testing centre for internationally recognized language examinations such as TOEFL, Cambridge etc. Accordingly, our Language Centre does not offer specific preparation courses for such exams. Should you require such a certificate e.g. for an application to a Master’s program of study or an international scholarship, external providers for each specific language exam may be of assistance.

Is there a fee for taking language courses at the Language Centre?

For registered students at HOST there is no fee for taking the obligatory or compulsory elective language courses in your program of study. Guest auditors may also take part in language courses at the Language Centre (subject to availability) by obtaining a guest student card. For more information concerning guest student cards, please contact the General Student Advice Office ( allgemeine Studienberatung).

Does the Language Centre also offer courses in German as a foreign language?

The Language Centre offers obligatory courses in German as a foreign language for full-time international students of the programs Baltic Management Studies (BMS) and optional German courses in the program Renewable Energy and E-Mobility (REEMM). These courses are also open to students of other programs (subject to availability). You can find more information on German as a foreign language courses under ‚Language Courses.

Does the Language Centre also provide services such as translations, proofreading of CVs etc.?

The Language Centre at HOST is a central scientific facility of the University of Applied Sciences offering obligatory and compulsory elective language courses for the Schools. Our dedicated teachers are 100% committed to excellence in teaching. Accordingly, we cannot provide extra services such as translations, editing or the proofreading of CVs etc. 

What is the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR)?

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR) makes recommendations to both learners and teachers alike for how language acquisition can be made more transparent and comparable. The six levels of the CEFR (A1-C2) function as a basis for the development of curricula, second language learning materials and language certificates.