German at Work Post-Beginners 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz
Find out how to speak German effectively at work
Language skills are vital in our interconnected economies. People who use their knowledge of other languages and cultures in the workplace can open up professional opportunities.
German is the most widely spoken native language in Europe, and German-speaking countries benefit from strong economies and low unemployment.
This course will help you to consolidate your German communication skills for the workplace by focussing on practical language use.
You’ll develop your linguistic competence (at level A1/A2) and deepen your cultural understanding.
You’ll already have a basic knowledge of German.
What topics will you cover?
- Meeting people
- Talking about numbers, dates and times
- Transport and travel arrangements
- Work and leisure
When would you like to start?
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for people who already know some German, for example from school or evening classes.
Who will you learn with?
Christine Pleines
I'm a Lecturer in German at the Open University with a keen interest in how we learn other languages - also through interaction online. I'm from Frankfurt (am Main!), I love travelling and sunshine.
Hilary Thomas
I have been teaching German with the OU for a number of years, and also teach Welsh to adults. I'm interested in bilingualism and second language acquisition. In my spare time, I love to read or run.
Who developed the course?
The Open University (OU) is the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible distance learning, with a mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas.
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