Communication on the job

Are you determined to work or study in Germany? But are you still put off by the language barrier? Or would you simply like to expand and deepen your vocabulary? We've put together a selection of websites and exercises for you , all centred around effective communication at work. From everyday working life to specialised vocabulary, everything is covered:

Level A1 to B2

German for your career

Here you can practise German for your job free of charge - at levels A1 to B2. Plus: In interviews and films, we show you everyday working life in Germany and answer questions like how many days of holiday you can take in Germany.

A young woman writes on a whiteboard during a team meeting. Image selection from the NWE region on cultural and language work. © Goethe-Institut London © Goethe-Institut London

DW - Learn German

Learn your first vocabulary for the world of work and get useful information about the German labour market at the same time.

Discussion at a team meeting. Project documents are on the conference table. One person takes minutes on a laptop. Image selection of the NWE region for cultural and language work.

"Alumniportal Germany Digital world of work"

Alumniportal Deutschland

In the digital world of work, certain terms and phrases are used frequently. You can practise important words and phrases in German in this interactive infographic.

Graphic with descriptive text in the centre © Alumniportal © Alumniportal

Learn German

Alltagsdeutsch

Would you like to learn more about everyday life in Germany and expand your vocabulary at the same time? Here you will find audio reports on work, leisure, society, traditions and many other everyday topics.

Fero at the group leisure programme with other course participants. He is sitting on a blanket in the park with Amita, Sena, Noah and Tatjana. They are having a picnic. Everyone is enjoying their food.

My way to Germany

Communication on the job

How do you communicate verbally and in writing in everyday working life? What are the rules for making phone calls? How do you write a professional e-mail? Answers to these questions and many other work situations can be found here.

Tatjana at the group leisure programme with other course participants. Tatjana stands laughing with a shopping basket in front of a vegetable stall. Another course participant is talking to her.

Deutsch Perfekt

Alltagskommunikation

This is all about communication: How do you apologise for a mistake? How do you engage in small talk? These exercises will prepare you for specific situations in German.

Sylvan in Germany. He is on his way home from playing basketball with friends. He is carrying a skateboard under his arm.

Goethe-Institut

Ida, your German teacher

Hi, I'm Ida, your German teacher on YouTube. With me you'll learn grammar, new words and get tips for life in Germany. Simple and free of charge.

Young woman (Ida) smiling at you Photo: Kandismedia Photo: Kandismedia

Goethe-Institut

Learning German

Learn German successfully with the Goethe-Institut - whether online or in Germany. We offer courses and exams to suit you and your level.

Fero, Noah and Tatjana on their way to the Goethe-Institut Hamburg. The group walks across a courtyard. They are chatting. Noah is holding a folder from the Goethe Boutique Tatjana has a water bottle in her bag. Side view of the people.

Univeristät Kassel

Oral presentations

Oral presentations play an important role at university and at work. Here you will find tips on how to structure a presentation, as well as helpful vocabulary!

Gabriela in her professional life. She discusses a project with colleagues in front of a pinboard with colourful post-its.

Career with German

Communication on the job

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