// GERMAN for IT professionals
IT German Simulation Lab
4-week program · 8 live sessions · Small group (max. 6)
// The curriculum
Week 1 – Speak Up in the Stand-up
Session 1
The Daily Stand-up
Status updates: what you did, what’s next, what’s blocking
Formulae: for blockers, handovers, and delays
Clarifying & reacting: asking quick questions and responding to others
Keeping it concise: structuring updates clearly and briefly
Practice: your real stand-up, in German, with feedback
Session 2
Tech Talk Live
Describing technical problems: clearly and in a structured way
Explaining cause and impact: what happened and why it matters
Asking for help: without sounding unsure or unprepared
Proposing next steps: what you suggest doing next
Practice: bug descriptions, pair debugging, escalations
Week 2 – Own the Meeting
Session 3
Survive (and Win) Meetings
Entering conversations: joining discussions without interrupting awkwardly
Agreeing and disagreeing: in a clear, professional German style
Redirecting and steering: keeping the conversation on track
Understanding directness: why German communication feels direct — and how to respond to it
Practice: real meeting scenarios, discussions, and interventions
Session 4
Present Without Panic
Structuring your message: presenting ideas clearly and logically
Explaining technical decisions: to non-technical stakeholders
Simplifying complexity: making your point easy to follow
Handling questions: responding without losing your train of thought
Practice: short presentations, with immediate, structured feedback
Week 3 – Talk Like a Pro
Session 5
Development & DevOps
Discussing development workflows: CI/CD, version control, code review
Participating in Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Retrospective, Refinement
Explaining tasks and priorities: clearly within the team
Coordinating with others: asking, clarifying, and aligning work
Simulation: a full Sprint Planning session in German
Session 6
Infrastructure & Incidents
Handling incidents: explaining issues clearly and calmly
Internal communication: coordinating with support and other teams
Structuring updates: giving clear status updates during incidents
Staying clear under pressure: knowing what to say when things get urgent
Simulation: guided incident scenarios, step by step, with feedback
Week 4 – Level Up
Session 7
Feedback & Hard Conversations
Giving and receiving feedback: in a clear, professional way
Handling difficult situations: delays, mistakes, and disagreements
Structuring your response: what to say in sensitive conversations
Staying calm and precise: even when the situation feels uncomfortable
Practice: guided roleplays based on real workplace situations
Session 8
Real-World Integration
Bringing everything together: using what you’ve learned across situations
Switching between contexts: meetings, updates, feedback, explanations
Speaking more spontaneously: without overthinking every sentence
Refining your communication: clarity, structure, and natural phrasing
Practice: guided end-to-end scenarios based on real work situations
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How it works
Small group (max. 6) — only IT professionals
2 live sessions per week (90 minutes each)
Structured scenarios — you always know what to do
High speaking time — but no pressure
Direct, practical feedback
What will be different after 4 weeks
You won’t be “perfect”.
But you will:
speak more naturally in meetings
react faster without overthinking
structure your thoughts more clearly
feel more comfortable using German at work
Who this is for
This program is for you if:
you work in IT in Germany
you understand German (around B1–B2)
but speaking still feels difficult
Not for you if
you’re a complete beginner
you’re looking for grammar explanations
you don’t want to actively participate
Choose your session
👉 Small groups. Fixed schedule.
Morning sessions
Mon & Wed — 8:00–9:30
Midday sessions
Tue & Thu — 12:00–13:30
Weekend sessions
Sat & Sun — 9:00–10:30
More time slots may be added based on demand.
// Who teaches this
Built around real IT experience
Hello, I’m Marianne Behrmann, a native German instructor with 16+ years of experience working inside IT companies.
I’ve worked with developers, project managers, and support teams, so I’m very familiar with how IT professionals think and communicate.
That’s why my training is structured, practical, and built around real workplace situations.
IT German
You work in IT.
Your German should too.
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