Course Description
Online Course - Business German 30© - 30 Individual or Mini-Group Lessons
The Business German 30© online course is designed for professionals who want to improve their German communication skills in a business context. Each lesson focuses on essential aspects of the German language, adapted to the specific needs of the business environment. Participants will learn relevant vocabulary, grammar structures and effective communication techniques, all through interactive and practical methods.
Course structure
- Duration: 30 individual lessons, one hour each
- Format: Online (via Google Meet platform)
- Level: Intermediate or Advanced (previous knowledge of German is recommended, or even necessary)
The lessons are structured as follows:
- Introduction to vocabulary specific to the chosen domain
- Presentation of at least 5 new words relevant to the lesson topic.
- Grammar
- Explanation of grammar concepts necessary for the correct use of new vocabulary.
- Communication
- Conversation exercises based on real business scenarios (e.g. meetings, negotiations, presentations).
- Practical examples
- Case studies and real-life examples to illustrate the use of vocabulary and grammar.
- Interactive exercises
- A variety of activities (quizzes, role-plays) to consolidate acquired knowledge.
- Gap texts
- Short texts with gaps to be filled in using newly learned vocabulary.
- Homework
- Tasks designed to reinforce acquired knowledge and prepare participants for the next lesson.
Sample Lesson:
Lesson 1: Introduction to business vocabulary
- Vocabulary: "Vertrag" (contract), "Kunde" (customer), "Angebot" (offer), "Preis" (price), "Zahlung" (payment)
- Grammar: Definite and indefinite articles
- Communication: How to make an offer to a customer
- Exercises: Negotiation roles between seller and customer
Lesson 2: Effective communication in meetings
- Vocabulary: 'Besprechung' (meeting), 'Agenda' (agenda), 'Teilnehmer' (participants), 'Diskussion' (discussion), 'Entscheidung' (decision)
- Grammar: Present tense verb forms
- Communication: Structuring a business meeting
- Exercises: Simulating a meeting with agenda items
Lesson 3: Writing business e-mails
- Vocabulary: E-Mail, Betreff, Antworten, Anhang, Bestätigung
- Grammar: Sentence structure in writing
- Communication: Business e-mail etiquette
- Exercises: Writing a formal e-mail
Lesson 4: Effective presentations
- Vocabulary: "Präsentation" (presentation), "Folien" (slides), "Zuhörer" (audience), "Vortrag" (speech), "Feedback" (feedback)
- Grammar: Using the future tense to talk about plans
- Communication: Techniques to capture the audience's attention
- Exercises: Creating and presenting a slide on a chosen topic
Lesson 5: Business negotiations
- Vocabulary: "Verhandlung" (negotiation), "Angebot" (offer), "Kompromiss" (compromise), "Ziel" (objective), "Einigung" (agreement)
- Grammar: Using the conjunctive mood to express wishes and conditions
- Communication: Effective negotiation strategies
- Exercises: Simulating a negotiation between two parties
Lesson 6: Conflict management
- Vocabulary: 'Konflikt' (conflict), 'Lösung' (solution), 'Missverständnis' (misunderstanding), 'Vereinbarung' (agreement), 'Mediation' (mediation)
- Grammar: Complex sentence structures
- Communication: Conflict resolution techniques in the business environment
- Exercises: Roles in managing a fictitious conflict
Lesson 7: Networking and relationship building
- Vocabulary: "Netzwerk" (network), "Beziehung" (relationship), "Kontakte" (contacts), "Empfehlung" (recommendation), "Zusammenarbeit" (collaboration)
- Grammar: Prepositions and their correct use
- Communication: How to present yourself effectively at networking events
- Exercises: Creating a short personal presentation speech
Lesson 8: Marketing and sales
- Vocabulary: 'Marketingstrategie' (marketing strategy), 'Zielgruppe' (target group), 'Werbung' (advertising), 'Verkaufsgespräch' (sales talk), 'Marktforschung' (market research)
- Grammar: Verb tenses for discussing past and future actions
- Communication: Presenting a product or service
- Exercises: Simulating a product or service presentation
Lesson 9: Project management
- Vocabulary: Projektmanagement, Zeitplan, Ressourcen, Teamarbeit, Meilenstein
- Grammar: Using the future tense to discuss plans and goals
- Communication: How to coordinate a team and communicate progress effectively
- Exercises: Creating a simple project plan
Lesson 10: Employee performance appraisal
- Vocabulary: 'Leistungsbewertung' (performance appraisal), 'Feedbackgespräch' (feedback discussion), 'Zielvereinbarung' (goal setting), 'Entwicklungsgespräch' (development discussion), 'Mitarbeiter' (employee)
- Grammar: Verb forms in the perfect tense to discuss past achievements
- Communication: Techniques for giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Exercises: Simulating a performance appraisal
Price per Participant
- Standard Cost:
- 15.000 MDL per participant (*individual - maximum 1 participant)
- 12.500 MDL per participant (**minigroup - maximum 4 participants)
*The duration of a lesson is 60 minutes (1 hour)!
**Duration of one lesson is 120 minutes (2 hours)!
Included:
- Access to all course materials, interactive online sessions, homework, continuous support from the trainer throughout the course.
Conclusion
The online Business German 30© course is structured over 30 individual lessons and provides participants not only with essential language skills, but also with the practical skills needed to successfully navigate the German professional environment. Each lesson is designed to be interactive and relevant, ensuring that participants develop both vocabulary and communication skills.
Register now! Don't miss the opportunity to improve your German communication skills and advance your career. Contact us today for more enrollment information and start your journey to professional success!
Discounts and Promotional Packages
● Early Bird Discounts:
○ Registration up to 2 weeks in advance: 15% discount.
● Combo Packages:
○ Enrolment in Business German 30©© + another course (e.g. Life-Business-System©): 20% cumulative discount.
● Groups or Students:
○ 25% discount for groups of minimum 5 people.
● Referral Program:
○ Participants who recommend the course to others receive an additional discount of 10% on the next course.
● Youth Scholarships:
○ We offer partial scholarships for youth under 25 who demonstrate an interest in personal development (50% discount).
● Premium Package:
○ Participants who choose the premium package (including a minimum of 5 additional one-on-one sessions with instructors, 3.000 MDL per session) can receive a total discount of 30% if they enroll with a friend.