Berlin International Women’s Club e.V.

CONVERSATION GROUPS

English Speakers

Barbara Heimer
English@biwc.de

Mondays, 8 March and 22 March
from 10.00 to 12.00
We meet twice a month to improve our spoken English and refresh our knowledge of grammar.  We read and discuss articles and stories about all possible topics in order to widen our vocabulary.
Last month we read the original story "Mr. Know-All" by W. Somerset Maugham,  This month we will play charades from the same story and of course try to guess the scene.  If you don’t know what a charade is, come and find out.
All are welcome, whatever their standard of English is.  Please call me if you would like to come and join us.
Venue:  BIWC Office.

FRENCH SPEAKERS

Ingrid Fraley
Jocelyne Jean-Wisslin
Carol Kunzman
French@biwc.de

Friday, 26 March at 13.30
This month we will watch a DVD of the highly acclaimed French film "Camille Claudel" (1988) about the life of the famous French sculptress and her relationship with Auguste Rodin. The film stars Gerard Depardieu and Isabelle Adjani and is in French with English subtitles. Please bring along something to drink or nibble on during the film.
Looking ahead to April, on Friday, 23 April we will meet in Charlottenburg at the studio of Berlin artist Sabine Schneider to look at the work of two visiting French artists.  Both artists will be present on this occasion so we will be able to discuss their work with them.
Venue: Pam’s home
Getting there: From the bus stops opposite the main exit to Wannsee station, take bus 316, 318 or 118 (only if it’s going to Steinstücken or Stern-Center) as far as Rathaus Wannsee (5 stops).  From Potsdam, take bus 316 from Glienicker Bridge to Rathaus Wannsee.  It’s a five-minute walk from the bus stop.
Registration: Please register with one of the coordinators by Monday, 22. March.

GERMAN SPEAKERS
Barbara Matthias
Marlies Salazar
German@biwc.de

At our regular meetings we read and discuss a short newspaper article that is posted on the BIWC website the week before the meeting.  If you plan to attend, please print out your own copy.
Tuesdays, 9 March and
23 March at 10.00
Venue: Berliner Kaffeerösterei
Uhlandstr. 173/174
10719 Berlin
Getting there:  bus M 29, M19, 110, U1 Uhlandstr., S-Bahn Savignyplatz
We look forward to seeing you!

German Speakers in the Evening
Sabine McCrorie
GermanPM@biwc.de

Wednesday, 3 March at 19.00
This group continues to meet in 2010 and is intended for those who are interested in German conversation, but have work or other commitments during the day.  If you already have some knowledge of German and wish to improve your capability of using the language to survive in and communicate with a German-speaking environment, you may wish to participate.
We generally will meet from 19.00 to 20.30 on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, except for public holidays.  Please note that we will only have one meeting in March.
Venue: BIWC Office, Marienstr. 19/20, 10117 Berlin-Mitte.
Getting there: U6 and S-Bahn to Friedrichstr. and a short walk from there to the office.

German for Beginners
Christiane Armstrong
GermanForBeginners@biwc.de
Watch for news in the coming issues.

SPANISH SPEAKERS
Connie Kindermann-Forero
Cristina Kubisch-Acosta
Laura Guzman
Spanish@biwc.de

¡Hola chicas!
Monday, 8 March at 11.00
"Women’s Day"
We will visit the exhibition "The Picasso Story" at Humboldt Carré, which shows a selection of Picasso’s graphic and ceramic art covering themes such as mythology, bullfighting, and women.  Exclusive photographs allow an intimate view into Picasso’s private life as well as of him as an ingenious artist.
Afterwards we would like to have a light lunch.
We would be pleased if you would join us.
Venue: Behrenstr. 42, 10117 Berlin, Tel. 544-4555
Registration:  Necessary by e.mail Spanish@biwc.de
Cost:  9,40 € entrance
Getting there:  U6 Franzosische Str. and short walk to Behrenstr. or S/U Friedrichstr. and a 10 minute walk.
Friday, 26 March
from 10.30 to 12.30
Spanish Session. For members who want to practice Spanish as a second language. More information on registration.
Registration: Necessary at Spanish@biwc.de. 
Venue (new):   BIWC Office