01 / PEOPLE
Jobs & people
Talk about professions, colleagues, managers, customers and teams.
German A2 · Vocabulary Studio
Work & Education.
Wörter fürs Leben.
Build practical German vocabulary for Arbeit und Bildung — jobs, workplaces, school, training, applications, daily routines and the conversations that help you talk about your professional and learning life at A2 level.
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Lernen.
Arbeiten.
Arbeiten.
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Search in German or English, select a topic, and use the audio button to practise pronunciation. Read the example sentence aloud to connect each word with real communication.
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Useful A2 phrases
These sentence patterns help you talk about your job, education and plans. Change the details to make them true for you.
Ich arbeite als Lehrer.
I work as a teacher.
Ich arbeite bei einer kleinen Firma.
I work at a small company.
Ich mache eine Ausbildung zum Koch.
I am doing vocational training to become a cook.
Ich lerne Deutsch, weil ich in Deutschland arbeiten möchte.
I am learning German because I would like to work in Germany.
Ich habe von Montag bis Freitag Unterricht.
I have classes from Monday to Friday.
Mini-dialogue · At work
Kollegin: Was machst du beruflich?
What do you do for a living?
What do you do for a living?
Amir: Ich arbeite als Verkäufer in einem Geschäft.
I work as a sales assistant in a shop.
I work as a sales assistant in a shop.
Kollegin: Wie sind deine Arbeitszeiten?
What are your working hours?
What are your working hours?
Amir: Ich arbeite von neun bis fünf Uhr.
I work from nine to five.
I work from nine to five.
Mini-dialogue · At school
Lehrerin: Hast du deine Hausaufgaben gemacht?
Have you done your homework?
Have you done your homework?
Lina: Ja, ich habe die Aufgaben gestern gemacht.
Yes, I did the exercises yesterday.
Yes, I did the exercises yesterday.
Study intelligently
Six themes to practise
Use the topic filter above to revise one group at a time. Learn nouns with their articles and practise each example aloud.
02 / WORK
Workplace & routine
Describe your workplace, working hours, tasks, breaks and schedules.
03 / LEARNING
School & education
Discuss classes, subjects, homework, exams, grades and certificates.
04 / SKILLS
Training & skills
Learn words for courses, practical training, experience and abilities.
05 / CAREER
Applications & career
Practise basic language for vacancies, CVs, interviews and career plans.
06 / LANGUAGE
Verbs & adjectives
Describe responsibilities, skills, availability and professional goals.
A simple 10-minute routine
Turn vocabulary into active German.
01 — Choose five words
Read the German word, article and English meaning. For nouns, memorise the article with the noun.
02 — Listen and repeat
Press the audio icon, then repeat the word and example sentence out loud.
03 — Make it personal
Write one true sentence about your own job, studies or future plans using a new word.
04 — Review tomorrow
Return to the same five words the next day, then add five more when they feel familiar.
Frequently asked questions
About A2 German work vocabulary
What work and education topics should I know at German A2?
Practise common job titles, workplaces, working hours, school subjects, classes, homework, exams, vocational training, applications and simple sentences about your experience and plans. The exact vocabulary expected can vary by course and exam.
How should I learn German nouns?
Learn each noun with its article and plural where possible: der Beruf – die Berufe, die Schule – die Schulen. Say the noun in a short sentence instead of memorising an isolated translation.
Can I use this page for Goethe-Zertifikat A2 preparation?
Yes, as supplementary vocabulary practice for everyday topics related to work and education. This page is an independent learning resource, not an official Goethe-Institut publication and not a substitute for practising all exam modules.
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