GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSES
THE COMMUNICATION EDGE FOR EXPATRIATES WORKING IN GERMANY
Our clients who have executives and key personnel from other countries working in Munich on extended expatriate business assignments often find that these expats need to improve their German language skills. Some are basically beginners. Others speak moderately good German but need to improve their fluency and understanding of German business communication skills. They see our expert German Language Courses as a good investment. Our courses can be presented at our office or at your company.
 

GERMAN LANGUAGE LESSONS — BASIC GERMAN ORIENTATION FOR BEGINNERS
Our courses for beginners help new arrivals learn basic German language for adapting to both working and living in Germany. Courses include important business vocabulary and communication skills. These courses are a series of one-on-one lessons — with you and an expert German language teacher together in two-to-four hour sessions once or twice a week. This is the best and fastest way for you to develop your German language skills. You will also learn about cultural differences, getting around, activities and much more.

GERMAN LANGUAGE LESSONS — FOR INTERMEDIATE GERMAN SPEAKERS TO ADVANCE TO HIGHER FLUENCY
Most often we help those who are already speaking basic German, but who want to improve their German language fluency and business communications skills. This is particularly important for German business success. We also relate the language learning to more advanced business issues as management and leadership speaking skills, avoiding insults or misunderstandings with colleagues, use of language in internal business meetings and with customers, and appropriate approaches in negotiations or sales presentations. Depending on the level the individual is starting from (for example B1) we can raise their proficiency to pass the B2, C1 or even the C2 test.

GERMAN LANGUAGE LESSONS — EXAM PREPARATION FOR LEVELS A1 — C2
Learn German systematically and reach step-by-step the next exam level! These official examinations and certifications are the way to prove your skills. We offer courses to get to these various levels and we also provide courses with in-depth German Language Exam preparation for A1–C2 exam levels. You will focus on four basic skills: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking – with the required vocabulary and grammar as well as the strategies to be successful. Our way of teaching is individual, efficient, flexible and comprehensible to give you the confidence to pass an exam as well as to participate in your German speaking business and daily environment.

CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
THE POWER OF CROSS CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING FOR SUCCESS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
We provide both one-on-one training and small-group workshops to develop important cross cultural communications skills for your company’s top-level executives, managers, key personnel and international team leaders — those who must travel frequently doing international business and who must communicate and negotiate with your company’s international partners, associates and customers in various cultures.
 

FOCUSED ON YOUR COMPANY’S SPECIFIC CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION NEEDS
All of our consultation sessions and workshops are adapted to the countries and cultures your company wants most to focus on. We offer the option of custom-designed content for an in-depth focus on your company’s international business concerns, primary market segments, various international subsidiary locations, and your target markets. Each consultation and workshop is designed for your company’s leading executives, managers, team leaders and international teams to increase your company’s international business success.

CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS — INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW CONSULTATION
One-Day Individual or Small-Group Consulting Session — Presented On Site at Your Company
Our introductory consulting sessions will help your company’s corporate executives and key personnel develop their knowledge of the cultural differences related to international business communications. The establishment of long-term customer and supplier relationships is critical and is based on respect, trust and mutual benefit – all communicated in words, body language and behavior. Your consultation topics will be defined based on your job responsibilities and the countries you want to be covered.

CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR TOP-LEVEL EXECUTIVES & MANAGERS
Two-Day “In Depth” Small-Group Workshops — Presented On Site at Your Company
For top-level executives and managers overseeing and directing the operations of multinational and international corporations. The credibility and acceptance of a company doing international business rests on expert cross cultural communications skills. In today’s globalized business environment, effective, clear and misunderstanding-free communications are essential. Your workshop topics will be defined based on your particular needs, job responsibilities, and the countries you want to most focus on.

EXPATRIATE CONSULTING
CROSS CULTURAL BUSINESS & SOCIAL ADAPTATION FOR LONG-TERM FOREIGN ASSIGNMENTS
We prepare corporate executives, managers, key personnel, and their spouses for successful long-term foreign business assignments — to understand cultural differences in management and work styles, business and social life in the countries where they will be living and working. Our Expatriate Consulting is individualized, focusing on the particular country or region a participant will be going to. We also help expats incoming to German companies.
 

THE EXPATRIATE EXPERIENCE — INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW CONSULTATION
One-Day Introductory Individual or Individual-With-Spouse Consulting Session
This introductory consultation session is designed to provide an overview of the cultural differences in German business and social life the expatriate-to-be and spouse will encounter — compared to their home country. You will also learn about Munich and Bavaria, getting around, activities and more. It is a good opportunity for asking questions you may have.

EXPATRIATE CONSULTING
Two-Day Individual Consulting
We support corporate executives, managers, international team leaders, and other key personnel for successful long-term foreign business assignments — to understand cultural differences in management and work styles, team leadership, teamwork, business and social life in the particular countries where they will be living and working. This consulting significantly helps avoid culture shock, feelings of alienation, or making unintended cultural insults and communication misunderstandings. Spouse participation is optional.

IN-DEPTH EXPATRIATE ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION & ON-SITE CONSULTING
Three-Day “In-Depth” Individual Consulting
These sessions are designed for “in-depth” expatriate preparation or on-site support. This level of consulting is highly recommended for the individuals who will be responsible for your company’s most important expatriate business assignments — at the executive, management and team leader levels. We compare the country where you will be located to your home country. A wide range of subjects are covered, ranging from cultural differences in management, work styles, and team leadership to everyday living.