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Phrases for work week one (DE / FR / ES / NL / PL)

Week-one work language is introductions, logistics, and “I don’t understand yet” without awkwardness. Train country packs on Valinerio alongside this checklist.

Introductions & role

Say your name, team, and that you are new.

Asking where things are & meeting etiquette

Locate rooms, tools, and people; keep meeting interruptions polite.

Light country notes

Germany and Netherlands often prefer direct clarity; France and Spain may open with warmer small talk — keep it short either way.

Key phrases

PhraseMeaningContext
I am new on the team.Introduction (EN bridge)Intro
Could you show me where … is?LogisticsOffice
Sorry — could you repeat that?ClarificationMeetings
Ich bin neu im Team.I am new on the team. (DE)DE
Je suis nouveau / nouvelle dans l’équipe.I am new on the team. (FR)FR
Soy nuevo/a en el equipo.I am new on the team. (ES)ES

FAQ

Which language should I practise first at work?
Start with the language used in your office and local admin life. Valinerio covers DE, FR, ES, NL, and PL practical packs.

Continue in this cluster

  • German vocabulary for work and the officeGerman workplace vocabulary: meetings, email tone, contracts, and sick-day phrases. Train with Valinerio.
  • Learn German for real life in GermanyLearn German for life in Germany: spaced-repetition flashcards, A1–B2 vocabulary, and real scenarios (doctor, housing, supermarket). Free to start on Valinerio.
  • Learn French for everyday life in EuropeLearn practical French vocabulary for housing, healthcare, and daily life. Flashcards and scenarios on Valinerio.
  • Learn Spanish for life in SpainLearn Spanish vocabulary for residency, work, and daily life in Spain. Flashcards and real scenarios on Valinerio.
  • Practical language checklist for moving to EuropeA practical language checklist for movers to Europe: housing, health, work, shopping, transport, government. Free on Valinerio — 2,500+ learners.

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