English for Onboarding International Teams in Berlin
Berlin attracts massive international talent - especially in tech and startups. When new international colleagues start, your German team needs to communicate in English. The Simmonds Method prepares your employees: meeting culture, email etiquette, feedback conversations, and small talk - all confidently in English. Real trainers. AI support for practice.
From €90 / 90 min · VAT-exempt
AI notice: narrator voice and some scenes AI-generated; James's voice and lip movements in the intro and closing AI-edited
Onboarding in English: Prepare Your Team in Berlin
Six onboarding scenarios, vocabulary, James in his own words – in 82 seconds.
Transcript
Today we are talking about English for on-boarding international colleagues in Berlin. This is how your team communicates confidently in English. When new international colleagues start, your team needs to communicate in English, meeting culture, email etiquette, feedback conversations, and small talk.
Live lessons with native-speaking trainers since 2004. Onboarding conversations, meeting culture in English, email and Slack, feedback conversations, team building and small talk, presentations and updates, adapted to your on-boarding materials and your company culture. But osmosis, or soaking in a warm bath of English dialogue with the subtitles on, isn't going to help you present the latest figures to your multinational team on Monday morning.
Introduction round, action item, feedback session, introduce, assign tasks, and check in with your new colleague. Live lessons with your team, online or in-house in Berlin. Our office, Kurfürstendamm 30, over 20 years of B2B experience.
Book your free needs analysis today. I look forward to meeting your team.
The Simmonds Method
Real trainers. AI support for practice.
Native-speaking Trainers
Experienced trainers with over 20 years of practice. Live lessons for meeting moderation, feedback, and intercultural communication.
AI Avatar for Practice
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
Your trainer sees the practice results and adapts the training. CEFR reports support 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. Between weekly live sessions, your employees can do extra practice with the AI avatar.
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.
james@englisch-lehrer.com
How much does it cost?
| Format | Duration | Price (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online — Private lessons | 90 minutes | €90–110 | 1:1, Zoom / Teams / Meet |
| Online — Corporate lessons | 90 minutes | €97.50–105 | Small groups, tailored curriculum |
| In-person (on your premises) | 90 minutes | €115 | On your premises |
Who we work with
- DHL
- Toyota
- Media Markt
- Deutsche Pop
“James adapted perfectly to our team’s needs. The sessions are always well-structured and engaging.”
“Our presentations in English have improved noticeably. The feedback from international partners has been excellent.”
“Reliable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable lessons. We’ve been working with Simmonds for over three years.”
Improve 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 we practise
- ✓ Meetings
- ✓ Presentations
- ✓ Negotiations
- ✓ Emails and calls