English: Conversation Training − Advanced

Conversations are indispensable to our academic, professional, and personal lives. This course for students, researchers, and staff trains conversation skills in a convivial atmosphere. While exploring a range of contemporary issues, participants have the opportunity to get to know a small group of people from diverse parts of the university. Ample speaking practice ensures advances in fluency and confidence, and every week the instructor provides individualized feedback on grammar and vocabulary as well as relevant exercises. In addition, the group reflects on interaction skills, reviews set phrases for conversation, and trains their listening competence using videos and podcasts.

There will be a maximum of ten participants.

Course information

Places available
Course level
C1 - C2
Date
24.03.2025 - 26.05.2025
Monday, 12:15 - 13:15
12 Lessons
Lecturer
Anthony Mahler, PhD
Credit points
1 ECTS
Registration deadline
Sunday 16.03.2025
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 171.00
Members of staff: CHF 291.00
Alumni: CHF 291.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 291.00
Registration

There will be no class on 21 April.

Attendance

Number of absences allowed: 1

Coursework

Participants are expected to:
  • participate actively in class;
  • complete learning assessments;
  • spend 1-2 hours per course session on preparing and reviewing the lesson and on autonomous learning.

Credit points

To earn the credit points, students must fulfill the attendance requirement, complete the coursework, and pass the required number of assessments. The course is graded on a pass-fail basis.

Important

The courses and services offered by the Language Center are open to the groups of people listed under Eligibility for Admission. Students must also be matriculated:
a) students at the University of Basel should enter their matriculation number on the registration form;
b) students from other Swiss universities or EUCOR universities should email a valid confirmation of their matriculation to info-sprachenzentrum@unibas.ch before registering for a course.
Registrations without proof of student status will not be considered.

Placement test

Oral placement interviews are required for all participants. You will receive further information upon registering for the course.

Replacement date

If the instructor has to cancel one or more course sessions, a make-up session will be held on: Saturday, 17 May 2025, between 10:00 and 16:00.

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