The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) supports refugees, displaced persons, and immigrants in learning German. Many of its services are also available to those who are employed.
For example, you can attend a German course in the evening or on weekends. Sprachportal.at also offers more than 70 free live online German courses every week. There are also dedicated online courses for various professions. Those who prefer independent learning will find more than 5,000 exercises on Sprachportal.at. Around 25,000 people learn German with the ÖIF every day – many of them alongside their jobs.
1. ÖIF German courses throughout Austria
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) offers German courses for refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, and Ukrainian displaced persons. Courses range from basic literacy to language level C1. These German courses take place at approximately 250 locations throughout Austria. Classes are held between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Those who work during the day can, for example, attend a course in the evening or on weekends. Looking for a suitable German course? The staff at the ÖIF integration hotline can help you at 05 0468 0. You can also register on the ÖIF website.
2. More than 70 live online German courses per week on Sprachportal.at
At Sprachportal.at, there are more than 70 free live online German courses every week, from levels A1 to B2. The courses are led by German language trainers. You can participate without registration – simply use your computer, tablet, or smartphone. The courses take place at various times, so you can learn German alongside your work. Further information and all current courses can be found on the ÖIF Language Portal .
3. Learn about professions and learn German: Online course “Job Profiles”
Are you looking for work in Austria and want to improve your German at the same time? In the online course "Career Profiles," you'll learn about various professions. You'll discover which jobs exist in Austria and which ones you can work in even with limited German skills. Together with German language trainers, you'll read job postings and learn important work-related vocabulary. The courses take place every week from Monday to Thursday.
German for the workplace: Online courses for various professions
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) also offers German courses for various professions and industries on Sprachportal.at. There you will learn important words and phrases that you need at work.
4. Online course “Insights into the hotel and catering industry”
Do you work in the hospitality, hotel, or tourism industry? Or are you looking for a job in these fields? In the online course "Insights into the Hotel and Catering Industry," you'll learn German for everyday work situations. You'll practice typical workplace scenarios and learn essential vocabulary and phrases. For example, you'll practice conversations with guests and customers. The online course runs from Monday to Friday and is suitable for German learners at language levels A2 to B1.
5. Online course “Insight into the food trade”
This online course is for people who work in the food retail sector or are looking for work there. You will learn important vocabulary and phrases for working in the food retail industry. Practical exercises will also help you practice typical conversations from everyday work life. The online course "Insight into the Food Retail Sector" is suitable for language level B1. It takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays.
6. Online course “Learning German for nursing”
This course is for people who work in nursing or want to train in nursing. Those already undertaking nursing training can also benefit. You will learn essential vocabulary and phrases for working in nursing. More than 1,000 exercises, along with 40 audio texts and videos, will support your German learning. The examples illustrate typical situations from everyday work in nursing. In addition, there are weekly live online courses with German language trainers. You can also learn independently and from anywhere. This makes the course ideal for those already employed. The course is suitable for learners at language level A2 and above. More information can be found at www.sprachportal.at/pflege .
7. Learn German independently: More than 5,000 exercises
At Sprachportal.at you can also learn German independently. You can do the exercises anytime and from anywhere. There are more than 5,000 exercises and over 500 learning videos, podcasts, and audio recordings. You can use these resources free of charge, 24/7. More information can be found on the ÖIF Language Portal .
You can also use the ÖIF to practice for your exam.
Do you want to take a language or integration exam? At Sprachportal.at you'll find exercises, materials, and practice tests to help you prepare. Every Friday, there's also a free online exam preparation course where you can practice with German language trainers.