Deutsch für Profis. Branża ekonomiczna by Lektorklett is an advanced textbook that focuses on professional German for the economics sector. Designed for learners who need to develop industry-specific communication, the book combines authentic economic texts, targeted vocabulary sections and practical exercises to build reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in business and finance contexts. The structure supports both classroom instruction and individual study, with tasks that simulate workplace situations, meetings, negotiations and document handling.
Advantages
The textbook emphasizes sector-specific terminology and real-world communicative tasks relevant to economics, enabling learners to acquire vocabulary and phraseology used in companies, banks, consultancies and public institutions. Exercises are varied and include comprehension tasks, vocabulary drills and production activities that foster active use of professional German. Layout and progressive lesson design facilitate systematic learning for advanced students and professionals seeking to improve workplace language competence.
Suitable for
- Advanced learners preparing for professional activities in business and finance
- Students of economics and business German courses
- Working professionals in banking, accounting, consulting and trade
- Teachers and trainers running sector-specific German language classes
Key specifications
- Level: advanced (professional/sector-specific language)
- Focus: German for economics, business and finance
- Content: sector-specific texts, dialogues, terminology lists and practical exercises
- Skills covered: reading, writing, listening and speaking in workplace contexts
- Format: textbook suitable for classroom and self-study use
How to use
Work through units progressively, starting with reading texts to become familiar with context and terminology, then complete comprehension and vocabulary exercises to consolidate meaning. Use speaking and writing tasks to practise production and simulate professional scenarios such as meetings, presentations or email correspondence. For classroom use, pair or group activities are appropriate; for self-study, follow the suggested answer keys and repeat listening tasks where provided.
Usage recommendations
Combine textbook study with authentic materials from the economics sector—reports, news articles and company documents—to reinforce vocabulary. Regular practice in speaking and writing on sector-related topics will increase active command of professional German.
