Many of my students get their German learning sponsored by their companies.
If you think about it, it’s actually more of an investment than an expense for the company.
It’s a win-win-win situation:
- You win: Your German improves, opening new personal and professional opportunities.
- The company wins: With enhanced language skills, you can expand your knowledge and skills to other products and services, reaching more clients.
- Clients win: They gain access to your expertise, now available to them in German.
If you’re not sure whether your company would support such an investment, the best thing for you to do is simply ask them in a genuine way.
Be proactive and ask them instead of waiting for them to approach you.
Here’s a simple script you might want to use to ask your boss or the HR department.
Hi [Boss’s Name],
I hope this message finds you well.
I have been thinking about enhancing my German language skills to add more value to our team, clients, and the company as a whole.
I am committed to taking this seriously and achieving tangible results quickly.
I have researched various options and found some online courses that fit my busy schedule perfectly.
Before finalizing my decision, I wanted to know if the company would be open to investing in this initiative.
I am willing to have my progress measured according to official language standards like the CEFR.
Starting almost from scratch, my goal is to reach an advanced C1 level within two years, with an initial milestone of achieving B1 level in one year.
Is this something the company could assist me with?
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Worst case scenario: You get a no.
Best case scenario: the company pays you to learn German and everyone wins.
Give it a try and see how it works.
If your company agrees and you’re interested in one of my courses here to achieve results like these, let me know.
I can provide your company with more details about our courses.
Talk to you soon. Bis bald.
Gruß
Manuel