Almost all business firms require candidates to know an international language for a job vacancy, and this has become an essential criterion alongside professional training.

An employee who has qualifications in one or more languages is incomparably more likely to be able to cope successfully with the tasks of the job than a candidate who has not had language training.

More and more large companies are offering free language courses to their employees, given the many advantages that a well-trained employee can bring to the company.

Although English is considered the universal language of modernity, knowledge of German has become just as much in demand for employment, due to the large amount of information written in this language.

During the process of assimilating one or more languages, a person develops significantly different parts of their brain and as a result, many bilingual people also excel at multitasking. According to US research, people who speak foreign languages find it much easier to juggle different tasks and prioritise their work plan.

Two out of three employees in Romania want to learn a foreign language to develop professionally and take courses offered by their company. Courses also aim at personal development and are an effective strategy to motivate employees.

Employees feel more confident at work and interact better with colleagues, partners or customers after attending a language course. On average, an employee can save 3 hours of work/week after improving their communication skills in a foreign language. These hours are generally lost translating certain documents or trying to clear up misunderstandings in communication.

As we know, the most important job of the HR department is to keep employees happy. When it comes to multicultural teams, learning a common language is an asset for team building. Otherwise, someone who doesn’t speak the language of their colleagues might feel excluded or marginalised.

In these situations, employees who receive language training from their employer feel valued by the company and motivated to work for as long as possible.

Knowledge of the local language is crucial to succeed in foreign markets.  You can’t serve your customers on a daily basis if you can’t communicate. For example, a company like Booking.com, which operates in over 220 countries, makes it a priority to hire people who can speak directly in the consumer’s language.  In this way, the company provides quality service in the customer’s language and aims to resolve problems quickly, even over the phone if necessary.

Your knowledge of German will help you find a job with a German company, either in your home country or in another country. If you master the German language to an advanced level you will become a productive employee in the eyes of an employer doing business internationally.

Knowledge of German is also crucial in the hospitality industry. Tourists from German-speaking countries also travel extensively to distant destinations. They spend more money on holidays than tourists from other countries and appreciate it when hotel staff and tour guides speak German.

German is the second most important language in the world of science. Germany ranks third in the world for its contribution to science, so a person who knows this language has many advantages.

Germany also offers a large number of scholarships for study in Germany. Young people abroad are granted special work permits during their leave.

Learning the German language means learning certain skills that will enhance the success and development of a company.

A bilingual employee will bring the company international customers and/or partnerships.  A person who speaks one or more languages understands the complexities of communicating between two distinct cultures. When it comes to negotiations or discussions with potential clients, promotion or strategy for entering a new market, the team that has undergone language training will know how to communicate with a new target audience in a foreign country.

A team that has mastered one or more foreign languages will also implicitly get to know the customs, politics and business practices of a new culture, which will only benefit an organisation with a long-term, results-oriented vision.

Once the language barrier is removed, as your employees feel in control when dealing with foreign customers, the benefits to your business will soon follow.

In conclusion, offering free language courses by business companies guarantees multiple development opportunities alongside well-trained employees.