_{If you want to specifically prepare linguistically for your stay abroad or have an interest in language learning in general, we have put together a few options for you here:} 

_{Language Centre of the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer}

_{Bridging Course English: For students of all departments who are planning a semester abroad and whose current English level is around B1. If you have any questions, please contact Janine Hülsen from the International Office (janine.huelsen|at|hs-emden-leer.de). The course will be offered for the last time from 19.02.2024 until 01.03.2024! All information can be found here. Registration is now open until 05.01.2024.}

^{"FINNISCH 1“ for students of all faculties in the winter semester 2023/24, Date: TBA, further information and registration: katja.hakkarainen(at)hs-emden-leer.de}

_{The university library provides all students and employees of the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer with Speexx Campus, a free online language learning software for English, Spanish, French and German. The Speexx language courses are available for beginners to advanced (CEFR A1-C1, Business). With the software it is also possible to take a placement test (CEFR) (for your own evaluation, no official language proof). More information can be found here.}

_{Language courses at the VHS (Link VHS Emden / Link VHS Leer)}

_{Language course information of the DAAD.}

_{Five steps to find a language course abroad}

_{You can also find language courses abroad in the summer months under our Summer Schools link.}

_{Pages of the association of German language travel providers (For the information we assume no liability.)}

_{Sprachreisen.org and Sprachreisen-ratgeber.de award the Language Travel Grant for Globetrotters of 1.000 € for students twice a year. Participation at: https://www.sprachreisen.org/static/stipendium and contributions of former participants as well as winners of the scholarship under https://www.sprachreisen-ratgeber.de/sprachreisen-stipendium.php. (The International Office assumes no guarantee for the information.)}

_{Language Travel Guide: http://www.sprachreisen.info/Ratgeber-Sprachreisen.php (The International Office assumes no responsibility for the information.)}

Students, who need a language proof from Hochschule Emden/Leer, should contact their language teacher:

English:

- Faculty of Maritime Sciences: Ms. Christiane Walden (christiane.walden(at)hs-emden-leer.de)

- Faculty of Social Work and Health: Ms. Carmen Nemeth (carmen.nemeth(at)hs-emden-leer.de)

- Faculty of Technology: Ms. Margaret Parks (margaret.parks(at)hs-emden-leer.de) 

- Faculty of Business Studies: Ms. Carmen Nemeth (carmen.nemeth(at)hs-emden-leer.de)

French (all faculties):

Ms. Claire Faget (claire.faget(at)hs-emden-leer.de)

Spanish (all faculties):

Ms. Beatriz Muñoz Vicente (beatriz.munoz(at)hs-emden-leer.de)

In general: Study or internship in a Spanish or French speaking country: If you plan to study or work in a Spanish or French speaking country while studying, please contact Ms. Muñoz Vicente (beatriz.munoz(at)hs-emden-leer.de) for language certificates in Spanish and to Ms Claire Faget (claire.faget(at)hs-emden-leer.de) for language certificates in French.

Form for the DAAD language certificate

Exercise materials for TOEFL and IELTS language tests are available in the International Office.

A grid for self-assessment of one's own language skills with regard to the European Reference Framework for Languages (A1, A2, B1, ...) can be found here.