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 5 of 6

Telefon & E-Mail Reservierungen (Phone & Written Communication)

Professional phone greetings, spelling names, hold courtesy, and message taking.

Standard Phone Answers & Name Spelling

Receptionist takes a phone call and spells a booking name while noting it carefully.
Phrases to keepClick audio icon to listen

“Hotel Sonnenblick, mein Name ist [Name], wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?”

Standard phone answer

“Könnten Sie Ihren Namen bitte buchstabieren?”

Polite spelling request

Hold Permission & Taking Messages

Receptionist records a callback message with a headset and notepad, focusing on listening.
Phrases to keepClick audio icon to listen

“Können Sie bitte einen Moment am Apparat bleiben?”

Polite hold request

“Vielen Dank für Ihren Anruf. Ich gebe die Nachricht sofort weiter.”

Message confirmation

“Könnten Sie mir bitte Ihren Namen, Ihre Telefonnummer und Ihr Anliegen nennen?”

Taking a complete phone message

Quick Shift Check

What should you do before placing a German-speaking caller on hold?

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