Workshops and events

English for office staff at FH JOANNEUM degree programmes

At FH JOANNEUM, an increasing number of students are starting their English-taught degree programmes without any knowledge of German and only pick up German, if at all, once they have begun their course. It is therefore harder for them to navigate and plan their studies than for their German-speaking colleagues. The administrative processes and associated terminology are often a mystery for this target group, which does not make your work in the office any easier!

Working in the office, you also have lots of contact with other target groups who can only speak or write English, either in person, on the phone or by email (e.g. telephone or email enquiries from interested parties / applicants, lecturers with regard to ERASMUS mobility, participants of Staff Weeks etc.).

CAMPUS LinguaNEUM can provide support with such communication situations and help you feel more confident.

There will be a choice of two consecutive workshops, whereby the Follow-Up Workshop can only be chosen after successful attendance of the Basic Workshop. In addition, the Basic Workshop is part of the Applied Office for Secretariats. If you have already attended the modules of the Applied Office and did not have a Basic Workshop to choose from, you can of course still register for it. Just contact us for further details!

Basic Workshop "English for office staff at FH JOANNEUM degree programmes" (1/2)

The two afternoons (each 4 units à 45 minutes with a 30-minute break) focus on communication activities with supporting teaching materials and on simulating typical speaking or writing situations (email). The emphasis is on communication and speaking freely but grammar topics can also be repeated, if need be.

Workshop-Programm:

• Handling everyday office tasks in English
• Practical phrases, spelling and giving explanations over the phone
• ‘Social English’ for small talk
• Arranging appointments in English
• Building blocks for your email correspondence

• Route and campus descriptions

• Trainer: Ursula Hutter

• Prerequisites: none
• Dates: 08.02.2024 and 15.02.2024, 13:00-16:30 incl. 30 minutes break
• Place: FH JOANNEUM Graz, Eggenberger Allee 11, room 346
• Costs: € 110,-: By registering, you confirm that you have agreed with the Head of your degree programme that he/she will cover the course costs incurred. If you attend this workshop as part of the Applied Office programme, the costs will also be covered.
• Registration: via e-mail to languages@fh-joanneum.at by 01.02.2024.

Follow-Up Workshop "English for office staff at FH JOANNEUM degree programmes" (2/2)

The two afternoons (each 4 units à 45 minutes with a 30-minute break) focus on communication activities with supporting teaching materials and on simulating typical speaking or writing situations (email). The emphasis is on communication and speaking freely but grammar topics can also be repeated, if need be. Please note that the Follow-Up Workshop can only be chosen after successful attendance of the Basic Workshop.

Workshop-Programm:

• Handling everyday office tasks in English
• Practical phrases, spelling and giving explanations over the phone
• ‘Social English’ for small talk
• Arranging appointments in English
• Building blocks for your email correspondence

• Route and campus descriptions

• Trainer: Ursula Hutter

• Prerequisites: Completion of the Basic Workshop "English for Programme Secretaries at FH JOANNEUM" (1/2)
• Dates: 11.04.2024 and 18.04.2024, 13:00-16:30 incl. 30 minutes break
• Place: FH JOANNEUM Graz, Eggenberger Allee 11, room 126
• Costs: € 110,-: By registering, you confirm that you have agreed with the Head of your degree programme that he/she will cover the course costs incurred. If you attend this workshop as part of the Applied Office programme, the costs will also be covered.
• Registration: via e-mail to languages@fh-joanneum.at by 04.04.2024.