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Elke StJohn,
Christine Pleines,
and
Hannelore Green
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for learners who already have an intermediate level of German. This course follows German at Work Intermediate 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz .
Topics Covered
- Vocational training in Germany
- Current employment trends
- Preconceptions and stereotypes
- Job applications
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Practical german for career advancement
According to learners, this course is a highly practical and career-focused resource for intermediate German speakers aiming to work in Germany. Students found the content on the German job market, job applications, and cultural nuances particularly useful and relevant. The course is described as well-organized with engaging materials and realistic scenarios. Many appreciated the practical exercises and the benefit of peer feedback. While a minority mentioned some repetitive exercises and a desire for more advanced grammar for professional writing, the overwhelming sentiment is that it's excellent for bridging general to professional German.
Material is clearly presented, structured, and keeps learners interested.
"Learning material is well-organized and the assignments really helped me grasp the concepts."
"The videos and texts were engaging."
"The structured approach made learning easy, and the peer feedback on assignments was a huge plus."
"The explanations were clear and the examples were highly applicable."
Focuses on real-world application for career advancement in Germany.
"Loved this course, so much valuable information about the German job market and practical exercises."
"The vocabulary and phrases related to job applications were incredibly useful. ...Made me feel more prepared."
"Very practical and career-focused. I appreciated the focus on real-world situations and interviews."
"As an intermediate German speaker, I found this course perfect for bridging the gap between general German and professional German."
Some exercises can be repetitive; desire for more advanced grammar.
"I found some of the exercises a bit repetitive towards the end, but the information was solid."
"Could perhaps benefit from more advanced grammar for professional writing."
"While the course is great, I would have appreciated more diverse exercises to maintain engagement throughout."
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