Learning a language takes time. It is therefore important for students to begin to refresh or improve their language skills early enough.

First, students can assess their own language skills using the General European Reference Scheme (GER); this describes the different proficiency levels. There are 6 levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. Beginners with no previous knowledge should start at level A1. You should note that you will need at least four hours per week over a semester to move up one level.

Many faculties offer language assessment tests (Einstufungstest) for first semester students so that they can see whether they need to refresh or improve their English in good time.

Adequate English language skills are essential for students to be able to take part in lectures and other classes held in English; these are taught in all the faculties at higher levels: Liste englischsprachiger Kurse (list of courses taught in English).

International students, who have received their education in another country, can also refresh or improve their German and English language skills Angebot für Bildungsausländer (courses for international students).

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Kursbeschreibungen

Esslingen university of Applied Sciences has partner universities in many countries. You can learn the language spoken in the country in our request courses. See: Wunschkurse (request courses). 
The language used in lectures in nearly all out partner universities is English. Spanish is the language used in our  partner university in Argentina. Both languages are very popular. See: Kursbeschreibungen (course descriptions).
Language certificates (Sprachnachweise) for your application abroad can be obtained after you have successfully completed your language assessment test or course.

German companies with employees from different countries such as high-tech firms and car manufacturers in Stuttgart often have  English as their company language. Students with good English language skills have an edge over other applicants when applying for jobs. Sprachkurse (language courses)

For students wishing to make a job application in English there are Job Workshops in English on application documents and interviews Workshops
Graduates can translate their certificates with the help of our translation aids: Vorlage