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Shipping, Shipbuilding & Tea Trade
Online Business English Course Leer
Specialised Business English for Leer’s key industries Leer in East Frisia is a significant port location on the River Ems with around 35,000 residents. Numerous shipping companies including Briese Schiffahrt and Fehn Ship Management are headquartered here. Meyer Werft in nearby Papenburg builds cruise ships for the global market, and the Bünting Group employs over 12,500 people. Our native-speaking trainers offer online private lessons and corporate courses — tailored to shipping, shipbuilding and trade.
Private lessons €90–110 / 90 min · Online corporate lessons €97.50–105 / 90 min · VAT-exempt
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Since 2004
20+ years experience
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Corporate clients across Germany
Native Speakers
Native speaker trainers
GDPR-compliant
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Why Leer Needs Business English
With around 35,000 residents, Leer is a significant port location in East Frisia. Numerous shipping companies — including Briese Schiffahrt, Fehn Ship Management and Krey Schiffahrt — coordinate international freight transport from here. Meyer Werft in Papenburg, one of the world’s most modern shipyards with around 3,000 employees, builds cruise ships for the global market. The Bünting Group employs over 12,500 people across tea trading, retail and e-commerce. The University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer trains future maritime leaders at its Maritime Faculty. As a German language school since 2004, we provide online training specifically tailored to shipping, shipbuilding and trade.
Leer Key Industries
Shipbuilding & Suppliers
Meyer Werft (Papenburg), Zulieferer
Shipbuilding English, contract documentation, supplier communication
Shipping & Shipping Companies
Briese, Fehn, Krey Schiffahrt
Maritime English, freight documentation, international charter communication
Tea Trade & Retail
Bünting Unternehmensgruppe
Trade English, e-commerce, international suppliers
Logistics & Port
Seaport Leer, freight companies
Logistics English, customs documentation, supply chain
Mechanical Engineering & Trades
Regional machine builders
Technical English, export documentation, specifications
Maritime Education
Hochschule Emden/Leer
Academic English, Maritime English, research publications
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
From €90 / 90 min
VAT-exempt per §4 Nr.21 UStG
Initial Consultation
Free
Placement Test
Free
Hidden Costs
None
FAQ: Online English Course Leer
Do you offer Business English for shipping companies in Leer?
Yes. We train Maritime English including freight documentation, charter communication and international shipping terminology — tailored for shipping companies like Briese Schiffahrt and Fehn Ship Management in Leer.
Why do professionals in Leer need Business English?
Leer is a major port city with numerous shipping companies. Meyer Werft in nearby Papenburg builds cruise ships for the global market with around 3,000 employees. The Bünting Group employs over 12,500 people. English is essential for the maritime economy.
What does online Business English cost for Leer?
Private lessons from €90 / 90 min, VAT-exempt. Initial consultation and placement test are free. Transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
Can I take private English lessons in Leer online?
Yes. We offer 1:1 private lessons with native-speaking trainers. Individual curriculum, flexible scheduling, from €90 / 90 min.
Do you offer group training for corporate teams?
Yes. Mini-groups of 2-4 participants from the same department or industry. Ideal for teams at shipping companies or Bünting Group.
More Offerings
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Private lessons, corporate courses, AI training and free lessons at a glance.
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Supply chain English for shipping companies, freight forwarders and the seaport of Leer.
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Technical English for shipbuilding suppliers and mechanical engineering.
English for EngineersFree Consultation for Leer
Schedule a free initial consultation. We analyse your requirements and create a tailored training concept for your industry in Leer.
Next Step
Free Needs Analysis
We analyse the English requirements for your role and industry in Leer. Then you receive an individual training concept.
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 | 90 minutes | €115 | On-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
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“Die Online-Sessions sind genauso effektiv wie Präsenzunterricht. Sehr flexibel und professionell.”
“Nach einem dreimonatigen Intensivtraining konnte ich meine erste internationale Präsentation souverän auf Englisch halten.”
“Die kostenlosen Online-Lektionen haben mich überzeugt. Die Qualität des Einzelunterrichts hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen.”
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