CLIC Language Center

With more than 200 million native speakers, Portuguese is one of the 6 most spoken languages in the world today. The mundo lusófono includes not only countries such as Portugal and Brazil, but also Angola and Mozambique, for instance. The language is becoming increasingly important in the business world and in tourism. There are slight differences between Brazilian and European Portuguese (intonation, grammar, etc.). Brazilians are a little more creative when it comes to making new words, but this does not interfere with communication - they get along quite well.

COURSES OFFERED

Learn Brazilian-Portuguese with

Alice Neudert-Ramos |

GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

The German-speaking area includes the DACH countries (D/Germany-A/Austria-CH/Switzerland) as well as Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, South Tyrol and parts of Belgium. German is known for its long and complicated words, the so-called compound words. The results are 'monster words', such as the well-known Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän. German as a foreign language is an important component of the international degree programs at RWU.

COURSES OFFERED

4382 German as a foreign language A1+

4634 German as a foreign language A2+

4630 German as a foreign language B1

4631 German as a foreign language B2

10850 ONLINE German as a foreign language C1

10068 DaF application training for international students

LEARN GERMAN WITH

Albert Bahmann |

Ben Burg |

Dr. Silke Gärtner |

Jaqueline Garcia Ferreira Fuchs |

Anna Geisler |

Marius Hägele |

He comes from Ravensburg and took part in the university's "Brother and Sister Program" with his family as a child. A few years later, he is now building on this with didactic and methodological knowledge.

Dr. Eckhard Hauswald |

Kerstin Jacob-Rauch |

Ramona Jurcsik |

Alice Neudert-Ramos |

Angela Nonnenbroich |

She comes from Swabia and enjoys making music in her free time.

Udo Ritter |

Dr. Ingrid Spitzner |

Sabrina Straner |

ENGLISH

.... is the world language and lingua franca epitome - and by that time a must-have in professional life. At CLIC, we distinguish between Professional English as a compulsory subject and English as an elective. Professional English focuses on the development and consolidation of language skills that are essential in the modern global world of employment, such as negotiating and presenting. Our English electives open up an interesting and exciting selection of seminars and courses. You will refresh and deepen your English skills, at the same time learn new content and topics... and be awarded credits for doing so.

Professional English English as an elective subject

Learn English with

Sarah Baldy-Kühnapfel |

Petra Boerger |

Bryan Conner |

He is originally from the United States of America and loves teaching students how to be professional in English. He also enjoys sharing information about various aspects of culture in America as well as in other English speaking countries. In his free time, he enjoys photography, reading, and traveling.

Monja de Silva |

David Hopkins

Originally from South Wales, enjoys helping students improve their English while learning new skills - and having some fun at the same time! Spare time activities include sailing, skiing, hiking and "meeting the needs" of two teenagers!

Duncan Ironside |

Elke Keppler |

She lived in the USA for a long time and loves to communicate. Not only with Americans, but also with RWU employees who want to improve their English.

Stefanie Le Roy-Saitner |

Karsten Matter |

Born in Upper Franconia, attended school in London, Dublin and St. Paul (Minnesota, USA), loves to familiarize students with the English/American way of life and characteristics, free time is filled with automotive engineering, photography, making music and the animal family members.

Frank Rudolph

He lives at Lake Constance peninsula of Höri and enjoys teaching students negotiation techniques based on his experience in mainly US-American international companies.

Maurice Sheehy |

Rachel Schütze |

Lisa Walz |

FRENCH

The language of philosophers, fashion, haute cuisine, architecture and the arts. It is the mother tongue of 300 million people around the world. France is Germany's second most important trading partner in Europe and number four worldwide after China, the Netherlands and the USA. A command of the French language paves the way to writers such as de Saint-Exupéry and his 'Petit Prince' and, of course, to top-class global companies - should be incentive enough to learn the language. Then there's Asterix and Obelix or Monsieur Claude and his daughters.... And Paris is worth a visit any time.

Courses offered

Learn French with

Joëlle Ristau

She comes from the French-speaking Antilles, loves teaching and enjoys introducing others to the French language and culture. She loves to dance, especially Caribbean dances.

ITALIAN

There is no language that is more suitable for expressing human feelings than Italian - Julia Robert's words in the movie 'Eat, Pray, Love. So true! This is Italian, a language that sounds like singing, the language of the great poets, thinkers and artists such as Dante, Galileo, da Vinci. Italy and its language are more than just pizza, pasta and gelato. An Italian course opens the doors to a rich cultural heritage where art, cuisine and a passionate way of life merge, offering an inviting journey into the warmth and elegance of the Italian language.

COURSES OFFERED

LEARN ITALIAN WITH

Natalia De Pascale Speck |

Dr. Stefania Esposito-Depprich |

She comes from Rome and is passionate about teaching students her mother tongue and Italian culture. She loves to cook ... preferably Italian, of course!

JAPANESE

Japan is a surprising and impressive country full of contrasts: on the one hand ultra-modern cities and technologies, on the other hand traditions, rituals, politeness and respect. And then there's manga, anime, sake and sushi... The Japanese language and fascinating culture are definitely an enrichment. Three writing systems are waiting to be discovered. There is something mysterious about Japan (or 日本). And one of the most beautiful mysteries is probably the Japanese language itself. Come and see!

COURSES OFFERED

LEARN JAPANESE WITH:

Michiyo Akiya

She comes from Chiba (Japan), has also lived in France and Ireland and dreams of traveling to China and South America.

Korean - our newcomer this semester. Why learn Korean? On the one hand, the language is becoming increasingly important in the global economy, as large companies and technology businesses have their headquarters in the Republic of Korea. Secondly, of course, the food (kimchi 😊) and - needless to say - the culture with traditional music and dance all the way to K-pop and K-drama. And we also have a partner university there. We're excited to see how it goes...

Courses on offer

Learn Korean with

Jinhee Kim |

She comes from South Korea, loves listening to K-pop and is looking forward to meeting and teaching students interested in Korean language and culture.

Did you know that Russian

• is the international language of space? In case of an emergency, instructions to astronauts/cosmonauts are given in Russian.
• uses 10 vowels and 21 consonants, which gives the language a unique intonation?
• has more expressions for shades of blue than most other languages? An interesting fact, considering that some languages don't even distinguish between blue and green.
• comes 8 among the top 10 world languages? In Eurasia it is even the most widely-spoken language.

Reasons enough to take a closer look at the language.

Courses on offer

Learn Russian with

Danuta Manal |

SPANISH

A world language, indeed. It is spoken by around 500 million people worldwide, with the trend rising. It is the official language in 21 countries and the second fastest-spoken language with an average of 7.82 syllables per second. Only the Japanese are faster on the oral road. Latin America is also becoming increasingly important as an economic partner, especially as the region has developed much faster economically than the global average since 2004. These facts alone strongy suggest to study the language. And on top of this, there is the cultural diversity, the melodic sound structure and - of course - the passion that is simply inherent in Spanish.

COURSES OFFERED

LEARN SPANISH WITH

Ingrid Buhrmann |

Liliana Koesler |

Turkey - a country on two continents: on the European side the smaller part with the metropolis of Istanbul, the larger part on the other side, belonging to Asia. The country acts as a bridge between Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. This geopolitical situation makes the country, and therefore its language, an important player in the international business and economic world. Well, actually, reasons such as the fascinating, multi-faceted culture and beautiful landscapes alone are sufficient to make you want to learn the language.

Courses offered

Learn Turkish with

Şule Duman |

How does culture influence the way we communicate? When is a yes rather a no? How are language and identity connected? Different cultures also communicate non-verbally. There is potential for misunderstandings everywhere, ambiguous behavior is a challenge for everyone.
The seminar is organized for German and international students with the aim of promoting awareness of cultural differences. The aim is to contribute to the better integration of foreign students into everyday university life and to the exchange between German and non-German students.

Intercultural Sensitization

Learn Intercultural Sensitization from

Natalia De Pascale Speck | natalia.depascalespeck@rwu.de

Courses offered

Learn Intercultural Communication with

Monja de Silva |

Frank Rudolph |

Are there too many topics for a Bachelor's thesis buzzing around in your head? The structuring of your paper seems to be an insurmountable obstacle? It's been a while since you last did a spelling and punctuation crash course? Problems distinguishing between citations and plagiarism in your Master's thesis? Then it's high time to attend the course 'Fit für wissenschaftliches Schreiben' (course language is German).

Courses offered

Learn ACADEMIC writing with

Cornelia König |

Dr. Johannes Vees

He has a soft spot for everything that has to do with orthography.

Sophie Zinke |

You are planning to spend a semester abroad at a partner university/internship abroad? .... Don't forget to take the Oxford Placement Test to assess your English language skills.

What is the test procedure?

• Register for the test date in LSF event number 4849 Assessment of English Language Skills/English placement tests.
• Part 1: Oxford Placement Test (OPT) online at RWU, reading, writing and listening will be tested.
• Part 2: Book an interview date with the lecturer for English in Moodle OPT language test to evaluate your speaking skills.
• The test result/assessment of English language skills will be handed over after the interview.

What do I have to consider?

• The test result is valid for 2 years. The test can be repeated after 12 months.
• 2 to 3 test dates are offered per semester. Please register in LSF in good time.
• Please clarify in advance whether the OPT test result is sufficient as proof of language proficiency or whether an internationally recognized language certificate is required.
• Participation in the OPT is only possible as part of an application for a semester/internship abroad.
• Go the extra mile? You can find practice options in our FAQ Language courses.

Questions? We are happy to help .

Does the partner university expect basic knowledge of the local language? If the language is offered at CLIC, no problem....

• E-mail to clic@rwu.de stating the language to be tested.
• Register in LSF for one of the official test dates, course number 4849. Reading, writing and listening are tested online at RWU.
• Interview with the respective teacher to test speaking skills (organized by CLIC).
• Test result/Assessment of Language Proficiency will be handed over.

Any questions? Please contact us .

Do you have previous knowledge of a foreign language, but are not sure at what level?

• CLIC tip 1: Simply take the online placement test at www.sprachtest.de, it is free of charge.
• CLIC Tip 2: For more exotic languages, language publishers also offer free online placement tests.

An international language certificate is proof that you master a certain language at a certain level. The tests for international language certificates are carried out according to internationally recognized standards. These certificates are often requested by universities and employers to ensure that applicants have language skills at a certain level.

Advantages of a language certificate:

• Improved career opportunities , as many employers value international certificates as proof of language proficiency.
• Easier access to international educational institutions, as many universities and colleges require language skills for admission.
• An international language certificate not only shows language skills, but also intercultural sensitivity, which is increasingly important in global work environments.
• Improved networking opportunities, as language skills play an important role in developing international relationships.

We are an official test center for the Digital TestDaF.

• Register for the Digital TestDaF test date directly at TestDaF.
• Test location: RWU Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences
• Next possible test date at the RWU: June 6, 2024
• Next possible preparation: Der digitale TestDaF - Vorbereitungskurs

You can find more information about the Digital TestDaF on the TestDaF Website.

Do you need an official, globally recognized language certificate for English?

CLIC does not offer any official language certificate for English. For more information on official test centers, please see links below.

Our recommendation for your academic career (Master's application, etc.):

• TOEFL iBT® (Test of English as a Foreign Language iBT)
• IELTS™ (International English Language Testing System)

Our recommendation for starting your professional career:

• TOEIC® (Test of English for International Communication)
• Cambridge Business Qualifications
• IELTS™

NB: In an academic context, please always clarify in advance which certificate is recognized.

Why not do a Master's degree in France or start your professional career in South America?

Internationally recognized language certificates:

• French: DELF, DALF
• Spanish: DELE
• Italian: DELI, DILC, DALI, CELI, CILS

Any questions? Please contact us .