For IT & Tech Professionals
Business German — for the workplace, not just the classroom
IT is the field where you can genuinely get by on English — but B2 German changes which companies will hire you, your visa points, and how much friction daily life has.
Can you work in English?
Often yes, at larger companies
Visa category
IT often qualifies as shortage occupation
Chancenkarte points
Up to 3 points from German B2+
Practical target
B1 for daily life, B2 to widen options
Where German quietly changes your options
Unlike nursing or medicine, IT has no formal recognition process or language-gated license — nothing legally stops you working purely in English if your employer operates that way. But Germany's job market isn't just large multinationals: a significant share is the Mittelstand, mid-sized German companies that more often expect at least conversational German, even for technical roles.
On the visa side, IT frequently qualifies for the lower Blue Card salary threshold as a shortage occupation, and on the Chancenkarte, German contributes up to 3 points at B2 — one of the few categories you can move quickly, unlike age or years of experience. For an applicant close to the required 6 points, German is often the fastest lever available.
Your path
B1 for daily life, B2 to widen your options
FAQ
Business German questions
For many roles, yes — especially at larger companies and startups with international teams, where English is often the working language. It's the field where entering on English alone is most realistic. But 'possible' and 'ideal' aren't the same thing.
Yes, indirectly. IT often qualifies for the lower Blue Card salary threshold as a shortage occupation, and on the Chancenkarte, German language points (up to 3, at B2+) can be the easiest category to improve — often the deciding factor for reaching the required 6 points.
B1 is a reasonable practical target for daily workplace interaction and settling in. Some employers, and more traditional companies, expect B2 — which also widens which companies will consider you.
Turn German into visa points and an easier daily life.
Live A1–B2 classes on a schedule that fits around work — even a few months of progress can change your points score and your job options.
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