[ Inclusive & Gender-Sensitive Language ]
Language creates belonging: communicate internally and externally in a modern, inclusive way – in German and English, pragmatic rather than dogmatic, with clear guidelines for your company.
Training key facts
Target groups
HR and employer branding, corporate communications and marketing, managers and teams developing or applying inclusive-language guidelines.
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
- Confidence with gender-sensitive language in German and English
- Job ads and texts that reach all target groups
- Pragmatic solutions instead of ideological debates
- Consistent, practical language guidelines for the company
- Assured handling of criticism – from all sides
Examples from the curriculum
Foundations and Impact
How language shapes belonging and perception.
Gender-Sensitive German
Options from neutral forms to the star – pros and cons.
Inclusive English
They, chairperson & co.: use international standards with confidence.
Job Ads and Recruiting
Wording that excludes no one.
Accessible Communication
Plain language and understandable texts.
Cultural Sensitivity
Address origin, religion and age respectfully.
Developing Guidelines
Practical rules for your own company.
Handling Criticism
Respond calmly – to resistance and to reproach.
Realistic scenarios
- Rework a job ad to be inclusive
- Facilitate an internal discussion on language guidelines
- Answer a customer complaint about gender forms
- Edit real corporate texts
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 and address diversity
- Writing with Impact – texts clear and modern
- Leading Through Change – embed new standards 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
