Motivation Letter in German

Workshop Events B1 B2 C1 DAF
Мотиваційний лист

This is the third part of the video recording of the workshop Lebenslauf und Motivationsschreiben. The video is also available on YouTube.

  • What exactly should you write in a motivation letter in German?
  • Why is ChatGPT a poor choice for writing a motivation letter?
  • Which formulations can improve your chances of being admitted to a university?

German universities, scholarship foundations, and educational projects do not require a motivation letter merely as a formality. Yes, it is actually read. Yes, it is one of the key stages of the selection process. And yes, a strong motivation letter can help you secure a scholarship.

  • How can you highlight your strengths and downplay your weaknesses effectively?
  • How can you avoid common mistakes?
  • How should a motivation letter be formatted?

These and other questions are answered by Alina Zakrevska in the third part of the workshop for pupils and students.

The first part of the workshop: Lebenslauf and Motivation Letter.

The second part of the workshop: Lebenslauf in German.

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