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Jobcenter

Das Jobcenter

The checklist and phrase guide stay open. The full rehearsal and the pocket card are in the Germany Pack.

What to have ready at the Jobcenter

Lines for your first meeting: confirm the appointment, bring a Beistand, describe your work, and understand the Kooperationsplan.

BringThe invitation letter, ID, CV, certificates from your home country, and any documents the Jobcenter asked for. You may bring a support personExpectYour work experience and German level, recognition of certificates, the Kooperationsplan, documents for the benefits department with a deadline, what to do if you cannot come to an appointmentRescue phraseKönnen Sie mir das bitte schriftlich geben?

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Read the Jobcenter phrase guide Open pocket card

Step-by-step

01
Review the bring / expect checklist
Confirm documents and the rescue phrase. The phrase guide on this page stays open.
02
Preview the first two turns
Hear the opening and answer once. The rest of the visit stays in the full rehearsal.
Open
03
Skim the phrase guide
Quick reference for the lines officials or staff usually expect.
Open
04
Pocket card
The pocket card for this appointment unlocks with the Germany Pack. The phrase guide on this page stays open.
Open

Preview the first two turns

01
Review the bring / expect checklist
Confirm documents and the rescue phrase. The phrase guide on this page stays open.
02
Preview the first two turns
Hear the opening and answer once. The rest of the visit stays in the full rehearsal.
Open
03
Skim the phrase guide
Quick reference for the lines officials or staff usually expect.
Open
04
Pocket card
The pocket card for this appointment unlocks with the Germany Pack. The phrase guide on this page stays open.
Open

Preview the first two turns

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Related German practice

The phrase guide is the key sheet for what to say. Use the checklist and rehearsal to practice it, then continue to the next situation.

Phrase sheet

German phrases for a first Jobcenter appointment

Get through a first Jobcenter meeting with clear, calm German.

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Interactive rehearsal

German Jobcenter conversation practice

Preview the dialogue, then rehearse the full conversation with guided choices and feedback.

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