Languages Day

Room 0/09

• 3.00 – 3.40 pm
• 4.00 – 4.40 pm
   

Waarom je Nederlands begrijpt – or why sometimes you don’t
For English and German speakers, Dutch can look deceptively easy. But when you come across words like winkel, kippen and bellen, you may suddenly find yourself thinking hè? Join us to discover how much Dutch you can already understand and say without any previous knowledge. More than you might think!

Room 0/02

• 3.00 – 3.40 pm Gaelic
• 4.00 – 4.40 pm British and American English
• 5.00 – 5.40 pm University vocabulary

Fàilte! Welcome to Scottish Gaelic! 
Discover the language of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Learn a few Gaelic words and phrases, explore its distinctive sounds and find out how Scottish Gaelic is used in Scotland today. No previous knowledge required!

Transatlantic Challenge (UK/US English)
Test your knowledge of the differences between British and American English with a short interactive challenge and the help of our two transatlantic native speakers! 

Campus Vocabulary Bingo
Discover useful English vocabulary for university life and get creative! Pick a line of words from our Campus Vocabulary Bingo and see if you can connect them in a sentence or short story.  

Room 0/01

• 4.00 – 4.40 pm

Pizza, Pasta & Parole – Cook your way through Naples! 
In just a few minutes, you’ll learn 10 Italian words, discover a typical Neapolitan dish and get a taste of the culture of the birthplace of pizza – no previous knowledge of Italian required!

Room 0/08

• 3.00 – 3.30 pm 
• 4.00 – 4.30 pm

What lies behind the fascinating characters of Japanese writing? In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of Katakana and find out when and how this syllabary is used in Japanese. 

From names and foreign words to terms from popular culture, you’ll encounter Katakana in many different contexts in Japan. Best of all, you can put what you’ve learnt into practice straight away by writing your own name in Katakana.

Room 0/06

• 15:00 – 15:30 Uhr 
• 16:00 – 16:30 Uhr 
• 17:00 – 17:30 Uhr

How do you count in Korean – and how do you order food in a Korean restaurant? In this workshop, you’ll learn some important numbers and useful phrases for eating out.

Learning a foreign language in tandem

Room 1/04

Drop in any time until 5.00 pm

Would you like to learn a foreign language with a tandem partner and discover other cultures along the way? The Tandem Team at RUB's Language Centre will be happy to answer all your questions about learning a language in tandem. Now it's your turn! Head over to our pinboard and share your favourite word in your native language and the language you're learning. How would you explain it to your tandem partner? Then put your knowledge to the test in our quiz! The top three participants will win vouchers for the university bookshop, and we'll announce the winners right here on this webpage. Come along – you might not only discover a new favourite word but also find a tandem partner!

Room 0/01

• 15:00 – 15:40 Uhr 
• 17:00 – 17:40 Uhr

You probably already know more Spanish than you think! In this taster course, you'll discover your first Spanish words and expressions through the music of artists like Bad Bunny while exploring the vibrant pop culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Find out how much you already understand—and discover how much fun learning Spanish can be!

Room 0/04

• 15:30 – 16:10 Uhr 
• 16:30 – 17:40 Uhr

Do people in Sweden also buy a cat in a sack? Why does everyone in Sweden want to slide around on a prawn sandwich? And when do you say hello to an axe? Idioms are not only an important part of any language; they can also tell us a great deal about the culture in which they developed. We’ll take a look at some of the most common, useful and perhaps most curious Swedish expressions, while getting a first taste of Swedish vocabulary and pronunciation. And along the way, we might even discover just how similar – or different – Swedes are to people in other parts of the world.

Room 01/07

Drop in any time until 5.00 pm

Atrium

Learning a new language and looking for an opportunity to put it into practice abroad? The International Office can tell you about the opportunities available through RUB – whether you are interested in studying abroad, completing an internship or undertaking a research stay. Or perhaps you have only recently arrived in Bochum and would like to improve your German, meet new people and connect with other students? RUB offers a range of opportunities to help you do just that. Come along and find out more!

Atrium

Are you studying at RUB and wondering whether your language course can count towards your degree? Perhaps you are not sure whether your degree programme includes the Optionalbereich, or how the credits you earn from our courses can be used? Visit the Optionalbereich information stand to find out how language courses can count towards your degree and get answers to these and any other questions you may have about credits and credit recognition.