German for construction and the skilled trades
German construction and Handwerk businesses are short of people and open to hiring from abroad — but sites run on spoken German, safety briefings are legally required in a language you understand, and the Handwerkskammer recognition route has its own expectations. A2 or B1 is the practical target.
Sound familiar?
- Site German is spoken fast, in dialect, over noise.
- Recognition of your trade qualification stalls on the language file.
- Working days are long and start early — evening courses are unrealistic.
- Written safety and job documentation is all in German.
How we help
A2 and B1 mock exams
Five full papers per level in the official telc and Goethe format.
Listening at real speed
Native-speaker audio with background noise and multiple speakers, not studio-clean textbook clips.
Practical writing tasks
Notes, messages and formal letters, each one graded against the official criteria with your own errors corrected.
Cheap to start
The first section at your level is free. €1.12 per exam — €45 for all 40 — opens everything else for three months.
Pick your level
Five complete mocks per level, sat online on the official clock and scored the moment you submit. One mock at every level is free. One level is €29. All 40 mocks, every level, are €45 — €1.12 per exam.
Frequently asked questions
+What German do I need to work in construction in Germany?
Employers usually expect A2–B1 so you can follow safety instructions and coordinate on site. Formal recognition of a trade qualification through the Handwerkskammer can require B1 or more.
+Do I need a certificate or is speaking enough?
For the job, speaking may be enough. For visas, recognition and permanent residency you need a certificate from a recognised test centre.
+How quickly can I get to B1?
From A2, typically 200–350 hours. If you already work in German, focused exam practice can close the gap in a couple of months.