Onboarding Berlin
English for Onboarding International Teams
Human + AI = Faster Results
From €60 / hour · VAT-exempt
The Simmonds Method
Human + AI = Faster Results
Native-speaking Trainers
Experienced trainers with over 20 years of practice. Live lessons for meeting moderation, feedback, and intercultural communication.
AI Avatar Technology
Unlimited practice around the clock: simulate onboarding conversations, team introductions, and feedback situations.
Interactive Blog Exercises
Practise grammar, business vocabulary, and workplace scenarios with instant feedback. Ideal between meetings.
Visit BlogData-driven Progress
AI analyses weaknesses and automatically adapts the training. Measurable results for your HR team.
Key Scenarios
Onboarding Conversations
Welcome new international colleagues, introduce teams, and explain workflows in English - professionally and naturally.
Meeting Culture in English
Moderate meetings, summarise results, formulate action items, and give constructive feedback in English.
Email & Slack Communication
Write professional emails and chat messages in English. Strike the right tone for different situations.
Feedback Conversations
Give and receive constructive feedback, conduct performance reviews, and communicate expectations clearly in English.
Team Building & Small Talk
Have natural conversations at work, build cultural bridges, and foster an inclusive team climate in English.
Presentations & Updates
Present project updates, quarterly results, and team introductions persuasively in English.
AI Avatar Advantage
Try Our AI Avatar
Our AI avatar simulates realistic onboarding scenarios: welcoming new colleagues, team introductions in English, practising feedback conversations. Trained with your onboarding materials - available around the clock.
Berlin: International Talent Magnet
Berlin's tech scene, startups, and international companies attract talent from around the world. For integration to succeed, German team members need to communicate confidently in English. Simmonds prepares your team for that.
FAQ: English for Onboarding International Teams
The training targets German team members who work with international colleagues. The goal is for your existing team to communicate effectively in English - in meetings, emails, and daily interactions with international new hires.
No. This training focuses on English for your German team members. It's about ensuring the existing team can communicate confidently in English so international new hires can integrate quickly.
Yes. We adapt the training to your specific onboarding materials, company culture, and communication processes. The AI avatar can be trained with your welcome packages and internal documents.
Most teams report significant improvements within 4-6 weeks. The AI avatar accelerates the process because your employees can practise daily - not just in weekly live sessions.
Yes. An important part of our onboarding training is English meeting culture: moderating meetings, summarising results, formulating action items, and making small talk with international colleagues.
Costs depend on team size, format, and scope. Language training is VAT-exempt. Contact us for a custom quote - the initial consultation and needs analysis are free.
Prepare Your Team for International Colleagues
Schedule a free consultation. We analyse your team's English needs and create a tailored onboarding training concept - from meeting culture to feedback conversations.
Next Step
Free Needs Analysis
We analyse your team's English needs for onboarding international colleagues and create a customised training concept.
How much does it cost?
| Format | Duration | Price (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online — Standard | 60 minutes | €60–70 | Zoom, Teams, Meet |
| Online — Extended | 90 minutes | €90–110 | Recommended for deeper focus |
| In-person | 90 min. (min.) | €115–140 | Berlin or Hanover |
| Group training | By arrangement | On request | 4–8 participants |
Prices depend on format, frequency, and requirements. Language instruction is VAT-exempt (§4 Nr.21 UStG).
Who we work with
“James adapted perfectly to our team’s needs. The sessions are always well-structured and engaging.”
Head of HR, logistics company, Berlin“Our presentations in English have improved noticeably. The feedback from international partners has been excellent.”
Marketing Director, tech startup, Berlin“Reliable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable lessons. We’ve been working with Simmonds for over three years.”
Managing Director, engineering firmImprove your English for free
Free online lessons twice a week, vocabulary trainer with 600 words, and a placement test – all without signing up.
Get in touch
Tell us briefly what you need English or German for — we'll suggest the best format for your goals and schedule.
We typically respond within one working day.
What to expect
- ✓Confident in meetings
- ✓Persuasive presentations
- ✓Professional negotiations
- ✓Texts that work