TUD-Connect: Arrive. Network. Co-create.

1. Welcome to the tutoring program of the preparatory German courses!

Welcome to the tutoring program of the preparatory German courses!

Your tutors are

Tutor team TUD-Connect

Max Hobinka

Hi, I'm Max, a student teacher for German and ethics. Taking a look at German society together - both in the tutorial and on the excursions - is the most exciting part of my work as a tutor. I want to introduce the participants to people and discourses that shape German society and enable them to have their say!

Johannes Bahmer

Hello, my name is Johannes and I have been a tutor since 2021. I run several weekly tutorials. I am particularly interested in discussions on current social issues and planning and conducting excursions. We discover new places and events together, which always provide new insights - for the participants and for me.

Alena Kornishina

I've been part of the team since 2018 and was involved in the design and implementation of the tutoring program. I particularly enjoy tackling complex grammar topics together with my participants - and then experiencing that special moment when the famous "aha" effect kicks in. When that spark is ignited, I know that the work is worth it!

Robert Saar

Hi, I'm Robert, 25 years old and I'm from Berlin. I studied International Relations at the TU Dresden. I like to bring my experience as a museum guide in beautiful Dresden and my work as a journalist to my work as a tutor. After work, I like to do sports or read a good book.

Areas of responsibility

The tutors support you

1) with your immediate language training

Twice-weekly tutorials of 90 minutes each for language levels B2 and C1
Training in oral and written academic language skills for participation in university life, e.g. by attending Studium Generale lectures
Providing a holistic perspective on language acquisition as an opportunity to participate in academic, social and political discourse

Testimonial:
"Thanks to the tutorial, I am definitely better able to take part in discussions in German. I have increased my confidence in expressing myself orally and taking part in conversations."

2) in the organization of studies

Getting to know university digital communication and work tools such as Moodle, Padlet and CryptPad.
Familiarization with the TU Dresden campus and the SLUB (Saxon University and State Library).
Support with the application process through Uni-Assist workshops held several times a semester.

3) Active participation and integration in Dresden

Student tutors as direct contact persons for student life at TU Dresden.
Cultural and networking offers for the mediation of pop-cultural, student and scientific discourses.
Organization of excursions, events and class visits (see current and past activities).

Field report:
"Thanks to the tutorials, I can now have conversations with Germans much more easily, discuss various topics and even make jokes."

Current and planned activities in the summer semester 2025

29.04.2025, 13:00-14:30: Campus tour & SLUB guided tour
29.04.2025, 18:30-20:00: Lecture series visit "Luft zum Leben" of the Studium Generale
28.05.2025, 18:30-21:00: Visit to the theater of the Staatsschauspielhaus "Droge Faust"
09.06.2025, 16:00-20:00: Picnic in the Great Garden
19.06. & 20.06.2025: "Claiming Campus" the stool building workshop
20.06.2025, 18:00-20:00: Film format 1 "OriginalStimmen": "Taxi Teheran" (OmU, Farsi/German)
21.06.2025, 18:00-22:00: Visit to the "Fête de la musique" at the Institute français
05.07.2025, 9:00-14:00: Hike in Saxon Switzerland
18.07.2025, 18:00-20:00: Film format 2 "OriginalStimmen": "Nice Ladies" (OmU, Ukrainian/German)

Past activities (selection)

Besuch im Landtag. — Besuch im Sächsischen Landtag

Visit to the Saxon State Parliament with a discussion with members of parliament and a visit by MP Rasha Nasr in the tutorial

Visits to exhibitions with guided tours: Albertinum "Gerhard Richter", Dresden City Museum "MENSCHENanSCHAUEN", Erich Kästner Museum, Gläserne Manufaktur etc.

Theater performances: "Dear Kitty, the Diary of Anne Frank" at the TJG followed by a discussion with a contemporary witness; visit to the Semper Opera House with a guided tour

Doing sports together - e.g. skating workshop, hiking, cycling along the Elbe, etc.

Student events: Participation in the MSZ language café, multiple visits to the student-run "Kino im Kasten", games evenings at the Bärenzwinger student club

Contact Tutors

You can contact the tutors via

Max: max.hobinka@mailbox.tu-dresden.de
Tel: +49 351 463 31675

or via Ms Neuhoff: antje.neuhoff@tu-dresden.de
Tel: +49 351 463 31645

The tutors office is Haus der Sprachen, SE1, Zellescher Weg 22, Raum 21