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Elke StJohn
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Christine Pleines
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 Post-Beginners 2: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz .
Topics Covered
- Talking about work and employment
- The right job for me
- Schooling and education in Germany
- Talking about your career and writing a CV
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Practical german for professional environments
According to students, German at Work Intermediate 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz is a highly relevant and practical course for those aiming to use German in professional settings. Learners found it incredibly helpful for job searches and career advancement, particularly praising its focus on CV writing, interview preparation, and workplace scenarios. The course is seen as an effective bridge between general and business-specific German, building confidence in professional communication. While many appreciated the clear structure and authentic materials, a few noted a lack of interactive speaking practice and some found certain sections superficial for their intermediate level, suggesting it might best suit those just starting their professional German journey.
Effectively bridges general and business German.
"Perfect for bridging the gap between general intermediate German and using it in a professional setting."
"The course really helps bridge the gap between general German and business-specific language."
"It's a good intermediate step if you're serious about working in Germany."
Excellent guidance for German job applications.
"I specifically benefited from the CV guidance and the phrases for job interviews."
"The modules on CV writing and interview preparation were practical and directly applicable."
"The focus on CVs, interviews, and general office communication is spot on."
Highly practical for professional German application.
"This course was incredibly helpful for my job search in Germany! The modules on CV writing and interview preparation were practical and directly applicable."
"Very focused on practical professional communication. The materials felt authentic, which is a big plus."
"An indispensable course for anyone targeting a German-speaking workplace."
Could benefit from more interactive activities.
"More speaking practice would have made it perfect."
"I wish there were more interactive components."
"I found the lack of instructor interaction or robust forum discussions to be a drawback."
Some found it too superficial for intermediate level.
"I found this course somewhat basic for an 'intermediate' level... Disappointed with the depth."
"The topics are relevant, but I found some parts a bit superficial."
"Decent course for an overview of professional German, but I didn't feel it pushed my language skills significantly."
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