# German corporate training workshops

**Language:** German  
**CEFR Level:** B1  

> Join Clara and Paul for German business workshop and training culture, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.

**Setting:** A trendy coworking space in Munich-Schwabing, where various professionals have gathered for a modern corporate training seminar. Clara is attending to learn agile methods for her winery, while Paul has been sent by his school administration, leading them to bond over coffee during the workshop breaks.

## Lessons

### 1. Asking how to use an appliance

Clara asks Paul for help with a confusing coffee machine before they introduce themselves and discuss why they are attending the workshop.

### 2. Discussing travel experiences and delays

Clara and Paul talk about their journeys to the workshop, comparing Paul's frustrating train delays with Clara's drive from her winery.

### 3. Expressing skepticism about professional jargon

Clara and Paul bond over their shared confusion and skepticism regarding modern agile work terminology and how it relates to their actual jobs.

### 4. Suggesting switching to informal address

After questioning the trendy coworking venue, Clara suggests that she and Paul switch from the formal "Sie" to the informal "Du".

### 5. Expressing shock at high costs

Clara and Paul discuss the incredibly high cost of their workshop and share what they would rather spend that money on.

### 6. Complaining about work piling up

Clara and Paul complain about the real-life tasks waiting for them at home while they are stuck doing workshop exercises.

### 7. Arguing for real human interaction

Clara and Paul share their dislike of digital AI trainers and discuss why real human contact is essential for learning.

### 8. Expressing opinions on work trends

Paul and Clara criticize modern trends like workations and coworking spaces, agreeing that work and leisure should remain separate.

### 9. Predicting what's for lunch

Clara and Paul complain about the noisy environment and discuss their hunger, speculating about what food will be served at the seminar buffet.

### 10. Asking about someone's career path

Paul promises to keep lunchtime conversation light, leading Clara to ask him how he became a school caretaker and what his previous job was.

### 11. Comparing different work environments

Paul and Clara compare their work environments—his noisy school versus her peaceful vineyard—and jokingly agree to swap jobs for a week.

### 12. Discussing the challenges of work

Paul questions Clara's patience in a school setting, leading them to discuss the unique challenges of his job compared to her quiet vineyard.

### 13. Planning to meet for lunch

Clara and Paul realize their coffee break is ending and quickly make plans to sit together and share a table during their upcoming lunch break.

### 14. Making light of a situation

Clara and Paul joke about the possibility of being served virtual food before saying goodbye and heading back to their training session.