Real Estate & University & Engineering

Online Business English Course Bochum

Specialised Business English for Bochum's key industries

With 365,000 residents, Bochum is a centre of structural transformation in the Ruhr region. Vonovia SE, Germany's largest housing company, is headquartered here. Ruhr-Universität with 42,000 students was the first newly founded university after World War II. GEA Group supplies process technology worldwide. Our native-speaking trainers offer online private lessons and corporate courses — tailored to real estate, research, and engineering.

Private lessons €65–70 / 90 min · Online corporate lessons €97.50–105 / 90 min · VAT-exempt

Course Offerings
Since 2004Native speakers only50+ corporate clientsCEFR A1–C2VAT-exempt
Online/English Course Bochum

Since 2004

20+ years experience

100+

Corporate clients across Germany

Native Speakers

Native speaker trainers

GDPR-compliant

German data protection standards

English in Bochum — Test Your Knowledge

Test your Business English with a Bochum connection

Question 1 / 5

Vonovia SE is headquartered in Bochum and is Germany's largest housing company with around 540,000 residential units. International investor reports are prepared in English. What is the German word for 'housing portfolio'?

Business Hub Bochum

Why Bochum Needs Business English

With 365,000 residents, Bochum is a prime example of successful structural change in the Ruhr region — from mining to a knowledge economy. Vonovia SE, Germany's largest housing company with around 540,000 residential units and a portfolio of over 81 billion euros, is headquartered here. Ruhr-Universität Bochum was the first newly founded university after World War II in 1962 and now has over 42,000 students. GEA Group generated over 5 billion euros in revenue in 2023 with process technology for the food and pharmaceutical industry. Confident Business English is essential for professionals here. As a German language school since 2004, we provide online training specifically tailored to Bochum's key industries.

Bochum Key Industries

Real Estate & Property

Vonovia SE, Deutsche Annington

Financial English, investor relations, property management

University & Research

Ruhr-Universität, Hochschule Bochum

Scientific English, publications, IT security

Engineering & Process Technology

GEA Group, Vogelsang

Technical English, project management, documentation

Healthcare

Knappschaft, BG Kliniken Bergmannsheil

Medical English, healthcare management, specialist publications

Industrial Heritage & Tourism

Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, Jahrhunderthalle

Cultural communication in English, international visitor services

Start in 3 Steps

How Your Online English Course Works

Step 1

Free Placement Test

We assess your current level and professional requirements. Online, straightforward, and free.

Step 2

Individual Learning Plan

Your trainer creates a tailored plan: industry-specific vocabulary, scenarios from your daily work, clear learning objectives.

Step 3

Flexible Live Lessons

Via Zoom, Teams, Meet, or WebEx — morning, noon, or evening. 60 or 90 minutes, individual or small groups.

Why Simmonds?

Simmonds Language School

German language school since 2004
Dedicated trainers with industry experience
Structured curriculum + HR reporting
VAT-exempt
AI avatar 24/7 included

Local Language Schools

General language courses without industry focus
Rotating teachers
No curriculum or progress tracking
VAT unclear
No AI technology

Transparent Pricing

From €65 / 90 min

VAT-exempt per §4 Nr.21 UStG

Initial Consultation

Free

Placement Test

Free

Hidden Costs

None

FAQ: Online English Course Bochum

Yes. We train financial English including investor relations, property management, and international reporting — tailored for professionals at Germany’s largest housing company.

Bochum is a centre of structural transformation in the Ruhr region with 365,000 residents. Vonovia SE manages properties worth €81+ billion internationally, Ruhr-Universität has 42,000 students, and GEA Group generated €5+ billion in revenue with global process technology.

Private lessons from €65 / 90 min, VAT-exempt. Initial consultation and placement test are free. Transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

Yes. We offer 1:1 private lessons with native-speaking trainers. Individual curriculum, flexible scheduling, from €65 / 90 min. Ideal for professionals in real estate, engineering, and research.

Yes. Mini-groups of 2-4 participants from the same department or industry. Ideal for teams at Vonovia, GEA Group, or Ruhr-Universität.

Free Consultation for Bochum

Schedule a free initial consultation. We analyse your requirements and create a tailored training concept for your industry in Bochum.

+49 511 9573 3819

Next Step

Free Needs Analysis

We analyse the English requirements for your role and industry in Bochum. Then you receive an individual training concept.

How much does it cost?

FormatDurationPrice (approx.)Notes
Online — Private lessons90 minutes€65–701:1, Zoom / Teams / Meet
Online — Corporate lessons90 minutes€97.50–105Small groups, tailored curriculum
In-person90 minutes€115On-site or our office in Berlin / Hanover

Prices depend on format, frequency, and requirements. Language instruction is VAT-exempt (§4 Nr.21 UStG).

Who we work with

DHLToyotaMedia MarktContinentalDeutsche Pop

Die Online-Sessions sind genauso effektiv wie Präsenzunterricht. Sehr flexibel und professionell.

Thomas R., IT-Projektmanager

Nach einem dreimonatigen Intensivtraining konnte ich meine erste internationale Präsentation souverän auf Englisch halten.

Stefan K., Projektleiter, Continental AG

Die kostenlosen Online-Lektionen haben mich überzeugt. Die Qualität des Einzelunterrichts hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen.

Anna H., Marketing Managerin

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 to expect

  • Confident in meetings
  • Persuasive presentations
  • Professional negotiations
  • Texts that work