[ German for the Workplace (International Onboarding) ]
Arriving means joining in: integrate international employees into the German working day – from meeting German and small talk in the kitchen to the email to the works council.
Training key facts
Target groups
International professionals from level A2, relocation and onboarding programmes, teams with a growing international share.
Languages and level
English (focus) and German for international professionals · A2–C2
Formats and duration
1:1, small group (3–8), team · 60/90 min · intensive workshops and programmes
Delivery
Online (MS Teams), on site at your premises or at Eloquia (Frankfurt) · hybrid possible
Organisation
Materials included · flexible scheduling · free cancellation up to 24 h before
Quality
ISO 9001-based QM · data protection with an external DPO · diversity and inclusion
What your team gains
- Active participation in German meetings instead of listening from the sidelines
- Confidence in everyday situations from canteen to coffee kitchen
- Understanding of German work culture and unwritten rules
- Faster integration and stronger retention of international talent
- Relief for German-speaking colleagues in daily work
Examples from the curriculum
Meeting German
Agree, disagree, ask – participate actively.
Small Talk in the Office
Master the kitchen, corridor and lunch break.
Emails in German
Use salutation, tone and standard phrases with confidence.
Du or Sie?
Understand forms of address and hierarchy signals.
German Work Culture
Punctuality, directness, end of day: decode the codes.
Phone and Messages
Handle calls and chats in German.
Authority and HR German
Understand contracts, payslips and forms.
Team-Specific Vocabulary
Build vocabulary from your own field.
Realistic scenarios
- German team meeting with an active contribution
- Small talk with colleagues during the lunch break
- Phone call with a German authority
- Email to HR about a contract question
Three ways to your goal
1:1 Coaching
Individual goals, confidential content, flexible times.
Team Training
Consistent terminology and processes across the whole team.
Intensive Workshop
Compressed into 1–2 days, focused on concrete deliverables.
In four steps to your programme
Frequently asked questions
How large are the groups?
Recommended 3–8 people per level and use case.
Company-specific content?
Yes. Terminology, templates, style guides and specialist documents are integrated.
Online platform?
MS Teams by default; other tools on request.
Cancellations?
Free of charge up to 24 h before the session.
Build individual skills in a focused way
Alongside tailored corporate training, our four-week Business English sprints build individual skills in a focused way. A good fit for this area:
- Intercultural Communication – understand German work culture
- Meetings that Work – participate and contribute actively
- Small Talk & Rapport – build relationships in the team
Request a quote
Clarify goals, level and timing – then start. We will prepare a no-obligation quote.
+49 (0)69 23 00 20 · info@eloquia.com
