Language acquisition and language support
In everyday working life, it is essential that employees and employers speak the same language. This applies not only to spoken language, but also to reading and writing. At the same time, learning German is a major challenge for many people with a migrant background.
The federal government offers two programs designed to support language acquisition among immigrants and refugees: integration courses and job-related German language courses. The federal government also offers special job-related language courses for trainees with a migrant background.
In addition to these state-funded programs, there are a number of other opportunities to improve your (job-related) German language skills. On the "Kursnet" portal for vocational training and further education from the Federal Employment Agency, you will find a wide range of job-related language courses for different language levels. The courses are available full-time or part-time and can also be taken online. In addition, there are a variety of courses offered by private language schools and independent language teachers who teach outside the classroom. The market also offers countless self-study books, online courses, and language learning apps. Publicly funded and volunteer projects also provide free resources that can supplement language learning. The German Adult Education Association, for example, offers the online learning platform www.iwdl.de. The Goethe-Institut website also offers free language courses.
Our regional advisors can help you find the right course and are also available to answer any questions you may have about language acquisition in the workplace.
In the information center, you will find more detailed information on assessing language levels as well as tips and guidelines for promoting language acquisition in the workplace.