In the foreign language section of the ISSK, students, doctoral candidates, postdocs, visiting scholars and employees at JGU have the opportunity to attend language courses free of charge during the semester.

Please note – The registration times of the ISSK courses differ from the registration phases of the regular JGU semester events. Please find specific dates for registration here.

Register to your language course in three steps – we look forward to seeing you!

Our language courses are divided into different levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and some have specific focuses (e.g. professional and academic English). You can find more details and the registration function in JOGU-StINe.

Depending on the language, our range of courses includes elementary (A1 and A2), independent (B1 and B2) and proficient (C1) language use. Courses are not always available in all languages and at all levels.

Here you will find an overview of the foreign languages offered by the ISSK and the faculties at JGU:

After completing the respective course, participants will receive a qualified course certificate indicating the course level according to the criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or CEFR).

Most courses are designed so that one level can be completed in one semester. Some language courses complete levels B1 and higher in two (ideally consecutive) semesters.

These courses are aimed at participants who would like to improve their language proficiency during the semester break (March or September) and comprise a total of 40 to 48 lessons. The courses offered in September can be found in Jogustine under the summer semester. The courses in March appear under the winter semester.

Here you will find our current range of intensive language courses:

After completing the respective course, participants will receive a qualified course certificate indicating the course level according to the criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or CEFR).

We offer a range of language courses with different language levels. In order for us to find the appropriate course for you, we need you to provide us with proof of your language level. There are various options to do this:

Foreign languageAdjunct lecturerEmail address
EnglishPatrick Donoghuepdonoghu@uni-mainz.de
Simon El Rayahsielraya@uni-mainz.de
Yasamin Khalighiyakhalig@uni-mainz.de
Jasmin Vishvanathvishvana@uni-mainz.de
FrenchAboub Abdesslemaboub@uni-mainz.de
Stéphane Fernandesfernanst@uni-mainz.de
Louis Matthaymatthayl@uni-mainz.de
Angelica Razafinjatovoanrazafi@uni-mainz.de
Jenny Toussaintjetoussa@uni-mainz.de
ItalianGreta Battistellagbattist@uni-mainz.de
Laura Cecchincecchinl@uni-mainz.de
Maria La Frattamalafrat@uni-mainz.de
Dr. Veliana Olivierivolivier@uni-mainz.de
SpanishJosé Luis Anguloangulomj@uni-mainz.de
Carlos Antràs Solécantrass@uni-mainz.de
Dr. Ana Belén Cánovasacnovasv@uni-mainz.de
Sara Gilsgilbell@uni-mainz.de
Celinda Murocelinda.muro@uni-mainz.de
Carlos Helber Fajardocahelber@uni-mainz.de
Andrea Paradaaparadad@uni-mainz.de
Juan Antonio Wirtzjuwirtz@uni-mainz.de
TurkishYonca Cakarycakar@uni-mainz.de