Language Courses

However, in the long-term a solid foundation is necessary to reach a good language level. This can be achieved through professional language courses. As an attractive employer, you can make an active contribution.

Language Courses and / or Language Teachers

The plethora of language courses on the market is very confusing. As an employer, you can save your new specialist a long search and possibly some unpleasant experiences if you can recommend a provider. Further information on language courses in the region can be found under German Courses and German for Work.

Coordinating Working Hours and Lessons

Whether you have a classic 9-to-5 job, shift work or flexitime - coordinating working hours with lessons can be a challenge for your international specialist. You can help, for example, by adapting working hours on an individual basis, giving leave of absence on an hourly basis or reserving a time slot for the language course.

Information on organising working hours can be found on the portal Cleverly Design Working Hours by the RKW Hessen Rationalisation and Innovation Centre.

Facilities

Many language institutes offer to come into your company to run language courses. This saves time for the specialist as well as for the company. However, you will need to be able to provide a suitable room.

Financial Support

It is not uncommon for companies to pay the course fees for their new employees in full or in part. After all, an international skilled worker with a good knowledge of German will also benefit your company.

Language Exchange

In the case of a language exchange, both employees who participate benefit: the international skilled worker learns German, while the other employee can learn the native language of the skilled worker.