We recruit abroad: how do we plan from zero German to B1 before the vacancy is lost?
Our full A1+A2+B1 curriculum totals 400 lessons over 40 teaching weeks. We agree a realistic schedule before recruitment milestones.
Why this problem affects the company
There is a target start date, yet German training has not begun.
When professional skills are in place but German is missing at critical moments, HR needs more than a generic vocabulary course. The starting point is what the employee must understand, say and document during a real workday.
How our live intensive German course addresses it
We plan A1 (120 lessons), A2 (120) and B1 (160), introducing job-related dialogue from the start.
From no German, A1 (120 units), A2 (120 units) and B1 (160 units) total 400 units over 40 teaching weeks. Your employee’s actual pathway depends on their starting knowledge.
Your live German coach gives direct feedback. We emphasise listening, independent responses and realistic workplace discussions.
What your employee practises
- Listening: identify essential information in a normal workplace situation.
- Speaking: ask relevant questions and explain a task in your own words.
- Role play: handle a difficult conversation without reading a script.
- Transfer: repeat a comparable task and document the difference.
From workplace problem to a measurable next step
| Workplace situation | Live course approach | Observable goal |
|---|---|---|
| There is a target start date, yet German training has not begun. | We plan A1 (120 lessons), A2 (120) and B1 (160), introducing job-related dialogue from the start. | After each stage, we assess speaking and writing at the appropriate level. |
| Listening: identify essential information in a normal workplace situation. | Speaking: ask relevant questions and explain a task in your own words. | Repeat a similar task with new content and compare listening, speaking and questions. |
| Role play: handle a difficult conversation without reading a script. | Your live German coach gives direct feedback. We emphasise listening, independent responses and realistic workplace discussions. | After each stage, we assess speaking and writing at the appropriate level. |
| Example of German used at work | „Ich beginne nächste Woche in der Produktion. Wo melde ich mich am ersten Tag?“ | Transfer: repeat a comparable task and document the difference. |
Course facts and figures
| Element | Extent | What this means for your business |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 120 units | 12 teaching weeks |
| A2 | 120 units | 12 teaching weeks |
| B1 | 160 units | 16 teaching weeks |
| 5 days per week | 90 minutes per teaching day | Up to 6 learners |
1 lesson unit = 45 minutes. 90 live minutes are 2 units; five teaching days add up to 10 units per week.
Course length and realistic timetable
Illustrative teaching-week plan, excluding holidays and missed days:
| Teaching weeks | Extent | What this means for your business |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Initial review | Check language skills and timing before recruitment milestones. |
| 1–12 | A1 · 120 units | Introductions, timetables and simple questions. |
| 13–24 | A2 · 120 units | Everyday discussion and routine workplace situations. |
| 25–40 | B1 · 160 units | Longer work discussions and optional exam practice. |
These figures describe the teaching programme, not a promise that participants will reach a particular level or pass an external examination. Holidays and exam dates can extend the schedule.
How to track language progress
After each stage, we assess speaking and writing at the appropriate level.
- Check the person’s starting level and the language required for the role.
- Practise typical discussions and listening situations during live lessons.
- Speak repeatedly in a group of up to six learners and receive immediate feedback.
- Retest a comparable real-life task to assess progress, without promising an automatic result.
Language training does not replace professional recognition procedures, required workplace safety training or external examinations.
Plan a company course for this situation
Tell us the current level, whether your goal is B1/B2 or a specific workplace task, the number of employees and suitable teaching hours. We will plan an appropriate live programme.
B1 · B2 · Placement test