For internationals

Have you written an academic paper and need help with proofreading the German language?

Proofreading advice is available for international students (whose first language is not German).

What does proofreading advice involve?

• Proofreading advice focuses on the German language in your text.
• You will receive tips on how to improve your text yourself.

We proceed as follows: 

What does the correction consultation not include?

• No questions about the content of the work will be discussed.
• You will not receive a fully corrected text, as you will need to revise your text yourself.

What are the goals of the correction consultation?

• You will learn how to systematically revise texts yourself.
• You will receive support in the language learning process.
• You will be able to write future texts with greater linguistic confidence.

What does this mean for the declaration of independence?
If you use the correction service, please indicate this in the declaration of independence, e.g., by adding the following note:  The correction service provided as part of the DAWID project (German as a second, foreign, new ... scientific language) was used to revise the language of this paper.

Students in the International Communication and Translation, International Technical Communication – Languages and Technology, and Media Text and Media Translation programs should clarify in advance with their instructors (e.g., during office hours) whether and to what extent they may receive support from the correction advisory service during the revision process.

Contact person: Veronika Mutabazi (veronika.mutabazi@uni-hildesheim.de)

Would you like to improve your (academic) German, rehearse presentations, receive support in preparing for consultations with lecturers, etc.?

Language learning consultations take place every Wednesday and Friday (9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)!

What does the consultation involve?

We offer individual counseling sessions. We help you discover your own resources so that you can improve your academic German as independently as possible and achieve your learning goals in relation to academic language, enabling you to cope well with everyday life at university. The focus is not only on writing, but (and above all) on oral communication. Language learning counseling is relevant for the following areas, for example:

• oral presentations (rehearsing, receiving feedback on your language skills),
• preparing for a consultation
• preparing for an oral exam
• oral participation in seminars

The focus of the consultation is based on your individual needs. It is important to note that language learning consultation always focuses solely on your language goals. No content-related (subject-specific) questions can be answered.

Who is the consultation for?

For all students at the University of Hildesheim for whom German is not their first language.

When and where?

Individual consultations take place on Wednesdays and Fridays, during which we provide you with personalized advice and answer your questions - throughout the lecture period and during the lecture-free period.

How to register?

Log in to Learnweb – Learnweb homepage – DAWID – Individual language learning consultation – Registration for individual consultation – Select and reserve an appointment.

It is necessary to register for individual writing and language learning counseling. Self-registration will take you to the Learnweb course for consultation. You can then register for a single appointment or for several appointments in the appointment calendar.

If the appointments do not suit you, please write to Veronika Mutabazi (veronika.mutabazi@uni-hildesheim.de) and suggest another appointment for your request.

You can register for a meeting in Learnweb here:
Individual consultation (Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) Register here

Contact person: Veronika Mutabazi (veronika.mutabazi@uni-hildesheim.de)

We look forward to seeing you!

Would you like to improve your writing and reading skills and become more confident in using German as an academic language? In the “Deutsch fürs Studium (C1+)” course, you will improve your language skills for everyday academic life. You will learn how to write more precisely, understand academic texts better and develop your own academic voice.

In the summer semester 2026, the course will take place on Mondays from 18-20:30.

If you have any questions, please contact Veronika Mutabazi (veronika.mutabazi(at)uni-hildesheim.de).