After completion of this course the students will have finished the level B2.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

At the end of the semester the students will be able to:

• discuss the situation of expatriates in Switzerland; talk about immigration and emigration; summarize a text
• describe; discuss first impressions; talk about differences in self-perception and perception by others; discuss stereotypes and prejudices
• discuss housing and lifestyles; talk about what home means to someone; express wishes and preferences
• discuss how digital communication changes interpersonal relationships; lead a discussion; summarize one's own opinion in writing
• discuss workplace or university problems; give advice
• talk about information research on the internet
• talk about experiences and goals in education, study, and profession; understand and write a cover letter
• discuss assessment centers; discuss and agree on suggestions; plan an event
• talk about verbal and non-verbal communication; make assumptions (about the present and future); discuss cultural differences in gestures
• express criticism and respond to criticism; talk about cultural differences in arguing
• talk about digital media and digital communication; describe a graphic