Language Center

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Our team of highly qualified, experienced English trainers offers tailor-made English courses for all degree programs at FH Campus Wien.

Teacher Trainings Courses

  • communicative

  • state-of-the-art language instruction with a focus on fluency

  • mix of content relevant for respective study program

  • communication training

    Get detailed information on our current Teacher Training Courses and to register online on the Intranet.

    We will be practicing presentation techniques, important phrases and tricks in order to give impressive presentations in English. Practical application of any procedure is a main focus point of the course. In a relaxed atmosphere we will systematically build the participants' confidence in their speaking skills.

    The following topics are at the core of the course:

    • planning and structuring a presentation
    • getting the audience's attention
    • effective beginnings
    • signposting
    • survival tactics
    • dealing with questions

    This type of training is based on the presentation techniques, important phrases and tricks in order to give impressive presentations in English that were learned in the basics course. While practical application is still a main focus point of the course, this course goes way beyond. This session is focused on building a higher level of confidence in speaking and presentation skills, all of which are task oriented. A real "Learn by Doing" course that includes core basics with an attention grabbing attitude, video use, and analysis.

    The following topics are an essential part of the course:

    • planning and structuring an advanced presentation
    • holding the audience's attention
    • essential beginnings
    • supporting middle measures
    • closures

    This is the follow-up to the Advanced Presentation Skills in English. It is dedicated to presenters who have the need to give cutting- edge presentations, that are more interactive, multisensory, and steps out of the normal. This training includes the fundamental points needed, it also includes aspects that are interactive, multisensory, social media, online communication, webinars and filming.


    Quality in language instruction

    Advanced didactics for modern teaching standards

    State-of-the-art communicative teaching methods are implemented in all our courses.
    Teaching methodology is documented by means of transparent lesson plans to guarantee high teaching standards within the team of instructors.
    Regular teacher conferences and methodology updates support continuous further training and high-level quality in language instruction.


    English language certificate for your studies

    In order to be admitted to our English-language study programs, you must provide proof of English language proficiency of at least level B2, in some cases also C1, of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You can find out which language level is required for the study program of your choice on the respective page of the study program in the section "Before the studies".

    Oxford Test of English (OTE)

    Take your English certificate directly at our Language Center. FH Campus Wien is a certified test center for the Oxford Test of English, a high-quality and internationally recognized test to assess your English language skills. The test was developed and validated by Oxford University Press and independent experts. Further details and preparation materials can be found directly on the Oxford Test of English website.

    We offer the English certificate at language levels A2 to C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Please refer to the section "Before the studies" on the page of the study program of your choice to find out the required language level.

    Please register for the test by sending an email to andrea.zimpernik@fh-campuswien.ac.at. The four modules - speaking, listening, reading, writing - are taken entirely on a PC in the IT rooms at FH Campus Wien. You will receive the test results and your language certificate within 14 days.

    Language level A2-B2 (OTE)

    • Speaking: 15 minutes
    • Listening: 30 minutes 
    • Reading: 35 minutes
    • Writing: 45 minutes

    Language level B2-C1 (OTE Advanced)

    • Speaking: 15 minutes
    • Listening: 35 minutes 
    • Reading: 35 minutes
    • Writing: 50 minutes

    The modules can also be completed individually if desired.

    Costs

    • Complete test (all 4 modules): € 105,-
    • 1 module: € 35,-