Section outline

  • 8 weeks doesn't give us a lot of time to work on vocabulary building in class. So, I've included extra information for those of you who are interested in learning as much as possible.

    Some are exercises and solutions (similar to what you've already done in class). Others are vocabulary lists - with very useful words and terms.

    • Business Communication - cards and E-mail Folder

      Business cards are a norm in business today. Here is some information on how to read the information AND use the cards for staying in touch.

      E-mail is the standard communication in today's world. Although you probably deal with them on a daily basis, your computer is probably set with German terms and references, which can be argued to be the most useful within Germany. However, it could be that you might be in the situation where you need some English terms - or even use an English keyboard. This exercise gives you needed basics.

    • Solutions for Business Cards-Staying in Touch and E-mails Folder
    • Setting up appointments and meetings File

      E-mails have become the standard form of communication, with telephoning a close second. The terminology for both are pretty much the same when setting up appointments and meetings.

    • Directions and Locations File

      How do you tell someone how to get to somewhere and/or the location of something? There are many terms involved - and the list never truly comes to an end. You have a list of all sorts of terms dealing with this subject – including how to give directions.

      Locations often have to do with what you are talking about: a room, a piece of paper, a report/book/contract or similar document. Locations outside may be different than those inside. So you have both – including “Locations in a Shop” which can be applied to various companies as well.


    • Telephoning and beyond Folder

      In many ways (except for telemarketing), using e-mails for communicating has surpassed telephoning – especially internationally. There are times, however, when a phone call is needed. I’ve included two lists of vocabulary (English to German only) dealing with terminology and actual phrases you can use when telephoning in English. There is also an exercise that has its solution attached.


    • Working Remotely File

      Working remotely – called “home office” in German – has always been around. However, since the Covid pandemic, it has become, in many ways, an integral part of business life. Ever more people are working for a company in one location – but may live in another part of the world. You are experiencing it this semester with some of your classes. In this section you’ll find specific terminology having to do with the subject.