Media, Automotive & Retail
Online Business English Course Cologne
Cologne, with 1.08 million residents, is North Rhine-Westphalia’s largest city and Germany’s media capital. Ford has been building cars in Cologne-Niehl since 1930 (15,000 employees), the Rewe Group manages retail with 160,000 employees from here, and RTL Germany is headquartered in the media park. Our native-speaking trainers offer online private lessons and corporate courses — tailored to media, automotive, and retail.
Private lessons from €60/h · Corporate training on request · VAT-exempt
Since 2004
20+ years experience
100+
Corporate clients across Germany
Native Speakers
Native speaker trainers
GDPR-compliant
German data protection standards
English in Cologne — Test Your Knowledge
Test your Business English with a Cologne connection
Question 1 / 5
Ford has been building cars in Cologne since 1930 — today 15,000 people work at the Ford Niehl plant. International teams communicate in English. What is the German word for 'assembly line'?
Media & Industrial Hub Cologne
Why Cologne Needs Business English
With 1.08 million residents, Cologne is Germany’s fourth-largest city and a centre for media, automotive, and retail. Ford has been building cars in Cologne-Niehl since 1930, employing 15,000 people — the plant is currently being converted to an EV production site. The Rewe Group manages 160,000 employees from Cologne, and RTL Germany and WDR make the city Germany’s media capital. Cologne Cathedral receives 6 million visitors annually — Germany’s most visited landmark. Lanxess and DLR add chemistry and aerospace research to the profile. Confident Business English is essential for professionals. As a German language school since 2004, we provide online training specifically tailored to Cologne’s key industries.
Cologne Key Industries
Automotive Industry
Ford (15.000 Mitarbeiter)
Automotive English, electromobility, production processes
Media & Broadcasting
RTL, WDR, Endemol Shine
Media English, licence negotiations, international formats
Retail & Commerce
Rewe Group (160.000 MA), Galeria
Retail English, procurement, supplier management
Aviation
Deutsche Lufthansa, Eurowings
Aviation English, cabin communication, corporate English
Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals
Lanxess, INEOS, Evonik
Chemistry English, regulatory, safety documentation
Journalism & Publishing
DuMont, Kiepenheuer & Witsch
Journalistic English, editorial, international reporting
Start in 3 Steps
How Your Online English Course Works
Free Placement Test
We assess your current level and professional requirements. Online, straightforward, and free.
Individual Learning Plan
Your trainer creates a tailored plan: industry-specific vocabulary, scenarios from your daily work, clear learning objectives.
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
Local Language Schools
Transparent Pricing
From €60 / hour
VAT-exempt per §4 Nr.21 UStG
Initial Consultation
Free
Placement Test
Free
Hidden Costs
None
FAQ: Online English Course Cologne
Yes. We train automotive English including production processes, electromobility, and international communication — tailored for professionals at Ford’s Cologne plant and other automotive companies.
Cologne is Germany’s fourth-largest city and a centre for media, automotive, and retail. Ford employs 15,000 people, the Rewe Group manages 160,000 employees, and RTL makes Cologne Germany’s media capital. International collaboration requires professional English.
Private lessons from €60 per hour, 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 €60/hour. Ideal for professionals who want to specifically improve their Business English.
Yes. Mini-groups of 2-4 participants from the same department or industry. Ideal for teams at Ford, RTL, or Rewe Group.
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Free Consultation for Cologne
Schedule a free initial consultation. We analyse your requirements and create a tailored training concept for your industry in Cologne.
Next Step
Free Needs Analysis
We analyse the English requirements for your role and industry in Cologne. Then you receive an individual 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
“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 ManagerinImprove 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