How can I work and learn German on the job?

There are many situations in everyday working life that require you to speak, read or write German: communicating with customers or work colleagues, understanding instructions or safety regulations and documenting work steps, to name a few. For this you will need not only good conversational skills, but a basic vocabulary in the field of work and employment. Language courses for occupational German are helpful here, in addition to using German day-to-day in the workplace.

Please contact your employer to discuss how the company can support you in learning German.

Tips and ideas are available in the IQ Network of Lower Saxony brochure “I Learned German on the Job”.

Further information can be found on the following info sheets from the IQ Network Saxony:

• Learning German for Employees
  • Overview of Language Development Opportunities
  • Integration Courses
  • ESF-BAMF Course
  • Further Opportunities
• Assessing Your Language Level
• Language on the Job
• Translation & Interpreting