Language & Culture Skills

Coursera

Coursera partners with top universities and organizations to offer online courses on topics like academic English, information technology, life sciences, social sciences, and much more. Coursera courses last approximately four to ten weeks, with one to two hours of video lectures a week. IIE-SRF scholars please contact your Program Officer to get access to the content.

EURAXESS Intercultural Assistant

The Intercultural Assistant tool is provided by EURAXESS for third country researchers who are developing their careers in Europe and for staff serving those researchers.

Goethe-Institut

Free online German language learning resources for refugees. These courses teach vocabulary that is helpful in speaking with authorities, interacting with individuals in everyday life, and when seeking employment.

Facts About Germany

This website provides specific information on German society and culture.

Videos:

From the Guardian, refugees reflect on life in Europe.

Mental Health Resources:

Mental Health and Civil Rights – National Immigration Law Center

Mental Health Resources – University of East London