Learning German and working go hand in hand: at work, you can speak and practice German and learn new vocabulary. Many people from other countries work on construction sites in Austria. For this job, it's important not only to learn everyday language but also vocabulary that is particularly important for daily work on construction sites. The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) and the Vienna Chamber of Commerce have therefore jointly developed a new digital picture dictionary of tools for the construction industry. The digital picture dictionary is free and available at Sprachportal.at .
Learn vocabulary for construction work
The picture dictionary contains approximately 275 important words for work in the construction trades. The words include tools, machines, materials, and tasks, and come from areas such as floor laying, machinery, insulation installation, and drywall construction.
Each word is accompanied by an image. You can also listen to the word being pronounced, helping you learn the correct pronunciation. Furthermore, each word is always shown in an example sentence. A quiz allows you to test your knowledge afterwards. This way, users can learn important German words for work step by step.
Have you ever worked in construction?
The picture dictionary is particularly suitable for people who already work in construction or who plan to work in this field in the future. Vocational schools can also make use of it.
This service can be particularly helpful for immigrants who have already worked in construction in their home country. They may already be familiar with many tools, machines, materials, and tasks, but not the corresponding German words. The digital picture dictionary allows them to learn these terms, thus combining their professional experience with new German language skills.
