Vocational language courses
in Saarbrücken and Völklingen
Vocational language courses help people with an immigration background develop their German specifically for work, training and their careers.
You expand your professional vocabulary, practise typical communication situations and prepare for the next language level. This enables you to communicate more confidently at work and improve your prospects on the labour market.
Learn German for work and everyday professional life
On our vocational language courses, you improve your existing German and learn to express yourself more confidently in a professional environment. The focus is on language, vocabulary and typical situations in the German workplace.
You practise communicating with colleagues, customers and managers. You also learn to write professional emails and letters, understand employment contracts more easily and prepare for job interviews.
Target group
People with an immigration background who have professional or training-related goals
Language levels
A1 to C1, depending on the current course programme
Course duration
A full-time course consisting of one module takes around four months
Course objective
Achieve the next language level
Structure
Basic and special modules for different language levels
Qualification
Certificate confirming the German language skills acquired
Step by step to the next language level
Vocational language courses build on your existing German and take you to the next language level. Depending on their starting level, participants attend either a special module or a basic module. A full-time course consisting of one module takes around four months.
From A1 to A2 Special module
The special module is designed for participants with German at level A1. Its objective is to develop existing skills and achieve level A2.
From A2 to B1 Special module
Participants with German at level A2 develop their language skills and prepare for level B1.
From B1 to B2 Basic module
The basic module builds on German language skills at level B1. Participants expand their professional vocabulary and learn to communicate more confidently at work.
From B2 to C1 Basic module
Participants with German at level B2 develop their language skills further. The objective is confident, nuanced communication at level C1.
What you will learn on the vocational language course
On the vocational language course, you develop your German for typical situations at work. You practise understanding professional conversations, communicating with greater confidence and conveying important information verbally and in writing.
You will learn how to:
- hold conversations with colleagues, customers and managers
- understand work instructions and important information more easily
- read and write emails, short messages and professional texts
- handle telephone calls and face-to-face conversations at work with greater confidence
- talk about tasks, experience and professional goals
- prepare linguistically for training, work or professional recognition
The content is adapted to the relevant language level and course module.
Achieve the next language level
The objective of the vocational language course is to develop your German in a targeted way and help you achieve the next language level.
After successfully completing the course, you receive a certificate confirming the language skills you have acquired. This proof may be important when looking for work, entering certain professions or seeking recognition of professional qualifications.
Improved language skills enable you to navigate everyday working life with greater confidence, understand professional information more easily and communicate more effectively with others.
Communicate with confidence
Understand and confidently conduct conversations with colleagues, customers and managers.
Understand professional texts
Read and write emails, letters, employment contracts and operating instructions with greater confidence.
Who can take part?
Vocational language courses are intended for people with an immigration background who want to improve their German for work, training or professional recognition.
This may include:
- immigrants
- EU citizens
- German nationals with an immigration background
- people in vocational training
- people looking for an apprenticeship
- registered jobseekers
- recipients of unemployment benefit
- employees whose German is not yet sufficient for everyday working life
- people who need a specific language level for professional recognition
The exact participation requirements depend on your personal circumstances, language level and the current course programme. We will help you with the necessary enrolment formalities.
We can advise you about current courses, suitable language levels and the participation requirements.
Frequently asked questions about vocational language courses
Here you will find answers about language levels, course content, qualifications and participation.
Who are vocational language courses suitable for?
The courses are designed for people with an immigration background who want to improve their German for work, training or professional recognition. The exact requirements depend on your personal circumstances and the particular course.
Which language levels are available?
The available course types lead from A1 to A2, A2 to B1, B1 to B2 and B2 to C1. The right course depends on your current German language skills.
What will I learn on the vocational language course?
You improve your vocabulary, grammar and communication in a professional environment. This includes workplace conversations, professional emails, employment contracts and preparation for job interviews.
How long does a vocational language course take?
A full-time course consisting of one module takes around four months based on the current programme. The exact duration may vary depending on the module and course.
Will I receive a certificate?
After successfully completing the course, you receive a certificate confirming the language level achieved. It can serve as proof when looking for work, applying for professional recognition or entering certain professions.
Does LECTOR help with enrolment?
Yes. LECTOR will help you with the necessary enrolment formalities and explain the next steps.