Your First Day on the Job: Learning the Language That Keeps You Safe and Productive
Starting a new job in a new country is tough. Workword helps you learn the exact words and phrases you need for your trade—before you step onto the floor.
Starting a new job in a new country is tough. You're learning new skills, new people, and a new language all at once. And the language you learned in a classroom or an app? It often doesn't match what you actually hear on a construction site, in a kitchen, or on a hospital ward.
That's why we built Workword. We focus on the language that matters for your specific job. Not generic tourist phrases. Not grammar drills. Real words and phrases you'll use from day one.
Language for your trade
If you're a welder, you need to know what 'slag', 'bevel', and 'PPE' mean in the local language. If you're in hospitality, you need to handle a customer complaint or ask a colleague for a clean table. If you're in logistics, you need to understand 'pallet', 'forklift', and 'loading bay'.
Workword offers courses in seven languages—Dutch, English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese—and covers sectors like welding, hospitality, butchery, construction, healthcare, and logistics. Every word and phrase is chosen based on what workers in those fields actually say.
Safety first
Your safety depends on understanding instructions. A missed word can mean a serious accident. That's why safety language is a core part of every Workword course. You'll learn how to understand warnings, read safety signs, and ask for help when you need it. You'll also learn how to report a hazard or an incident—even if you don't have perfect grammar.
Audio-first learning
Most of us don't learn a language by reading. We learn by listening and speaking. Workword lessons are audio-first, so you can listen while you commute, during your break, or while you're setting up your tools. You'll hear native speakers in realistic situations, then practice repeating the phrases. It's practical, and it fits into your day.
For employers too
If you're an employer or a team leader, you know how hard it is to onboard workers who don't yet speak the local language fluently. Miscommunication leads to mistakes, frustration, and even safety incidents. Workword helps you bridge that gap. You can assign specific courses to new hires, track their progress, and ensure they have the basic vocabulary they need before they start. This reduces onboarding time and helps your team work together more smoothly.
How to get started
Getting started takes less than five minutes. Choose your industry, your target language, and the language you already speak. You'll get a short assessment to see what you already know, and then we'll build a learning path just for you.
You don't need to be a language expert. You just need to be willing to learn the words that will help you do your job well and go home safely.
How Workword can help
Workword gives you the exact language you need for your job, with a strong focus on safety. Our audio-first lessons let you learn on the go, and our industry-specific content means you're not wasting time on words you'll never use. For employers, Workword shortens onboarding and reduces risks by ensuring every worker understands essential instructions. Whether you're a welder in Rotterdam, a nurse in Berlin, or a logistics worker in Lyon, Workword helps you communicate clearly and work confidently from day one.