Hospitality German
Free course ~45 min · 6 modulesLinkedIn-ready certificate

Hospitality German

Master guest-facing German phrases and etiquette for hotels, resorts, and restaurants.

A 6-module course covering German hospitality communication: formal welcomes (Sie-Form), reception check-in, restaurant ordering, guest complaint resolution (Beschwerdemanagement), telephone reservations, and emergency instructions. Includes 30-question exam prep.

Who it's for
Hospitality workers, seasonal staff, receptionists, waiters, bartenders, and resort teams working in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or international tourist hubs serving German guests.

At a glance

Course
Free, online, self-paced
Certificate
€7.99, paid only after you pass
Exam
20 questions, 75% to pass, free retakes
Verification
Unique certificate ID, publicly checkable at hospitalitycertificate.com/verify
Study time
About 45 minutes, 6 modules
Issued by
Hospitality Certificate (CertHub network)

Module 1 of 6

Begrüßung & Erste Orientierung (Greetings & Orientation)

Mastering polite German greetings, formal register (Sie-Form), and warm guest orientation.

Formal Register & Instant Acknowledgment

Hotel receptionist offers a formal warm welcome to a guest with a relaxed open posture.
Phrases to keepClick audio icon to listen

“Guten Tag! Herzlich willkommen. Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?”

Standard formal welcome

“Einen Augenblick bitte, ich bin sofort bei Ihnen.”

Polite pause phrase

Arrival Inquiries & Comfort Checks

Porter offers luggage assistance to a arriving guest, asking before taking the suitcase.
Phrases to keepClick audio icon to listen

“Hatten Sie eine angenehme Anreise?”

Polite journey inquiry

“Darf ich Ihnen mit dem Gepäck helfen?”

Offering luggage assistance

Quick Shift Check

Which form of address should you use with adult guests in German hospitality?

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