FAQ
General questions
As a rule, students with compulsory or elective language classes are given preference (see Study Regulations)
4 meetings in a 4-hour course (8 hours in total)
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In general, exams can be retaken at the end of the following semester without attending the course again. As a rule, the next higher course can be attended only after receiving the certificate for the previous one and / or completing the respective module successfully (see Study Regulations and Module Descriptions). In any case, please contact your instructor or, if necessary, the language co-ordinator in good time.
Compulsory language programme for all faculties
Exam regulations are laid down in the module descriptions. In the case of a listening comprehension exam or an oral exam being repeated, it is necessary for students to contact the instructor in charge. In such cases, appointments will be arranged on an individual basis.
Certificate programme
For more information, please see Certificate Regulations in: Regulations / Documents in the left-hand frame of the Language Centre home page.
Business English programme
Exam regulations are laid down in the module descriptions. Students register for the Business-English exams via the Central Examination Office (ZPA). In the case of a listening comprehension exam or an oral exam being repeated, it is necessary for students to contact the instructor in charge. In such cases, appointments will be arranged on an individual basis.
Yes, you have to attend both meetings with the same instructor.
For more information, click on Course Offerings where you can find the complete time table including the two meetings belonging together.
Questions referring to the Placement test
This is possible in general. That being the case, however, you should still not wait too long in order to be able to complete the entire programme. A prerequisite for successful language learning is regular and continuous practice. So, please try and make good progress in your own interest.