Language
Language as the key to togetherness
If you understand the language, you will find it easier to cope with everyday life. Learning a new language is not always easy, especially if you don't have the time, money or access to courses. Perhaps you are looking for a language course yourself or are accompanying someone who wants to learn German.
Signs that support is useful
- Difficulties when dealing with the authorities - if notices or forms are not understood.
- Problems when looking for a job - if language barriers make it difficult to apply for a job or attend a job interview.
- Limited communication in everyday life - e.g. at a doctor's appointment, at school or when shopping.
- Loss of social contacts - if conversations with neighbors, parents at nursery or colleagues are difficult.
Finding support: Where can I get help?
There are many offers to help you learn the language - from courses to learning apps.
- Migration advice centers (MBE): These centers help you find language courses and explain which offers are free of charge.
- Youth migration services (JMD): They support young people up to the age of 27 in learning German - often in combination with school, training or work.
- Volkshochschulen (VHS) and educational centers: They offer language courses at various levels - from beginner to advanced.
- Language cafés and meeting places: Here you can practice German in a relaxed environment - often free of charge.
- Free learning platforms and language apps: Platforms such as "Duolingo" or "Lern Deutsch" offer the opportunity to learn from anywhere.
Frequently asked questions about learning a language
Integration courses are funded by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Adult education centers, migration advice centers and social institutions also often offer free or low-cost language courses.
Yes, there are job-related German courses (e.g. "Deutsch für den Beruf") that are funded by the Federal Employment Agency or the BAMF. Migration or educational advice can help you to find the right offer.
There are many free online offers, apps and language cafés where you can practise German. Language tandems or volunteer language mentors also offer the opportunity to speak German in everyday life.
Migration advice centers and social counseling centers provide support in understanding and translating documents. In some cities, there are also volunteer interpreters or language mediation services.
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Language skills give you access to work, education and new contacts. Migration advice centers, language courses and online learning platforms can help you learn the language. Get support.