A classroom technique called "ubertragung," used for exercise and evaluation of oral communication, is explained as it is applied in a course in business German for native speakers of Norwegian. Learners read a text in Norwegian containing information relevant to the study of German for international trade. Later, students use the information in simulation of a professional situation in German. Generally, students speak in a dialogue but may also record a message or make a short presentation to an audience. Learners are encouraged to address a partner, to stimulate feedback. Pragmatic structure of communication in a professional situation is emphasized. A sample exercise, including the background article in Norwegian, is supplied. In construction of the instructional model, research on discourse processing was consulted. The objective is free speech production with specific content in project-oriented exercises. Students are made aware of the rules of interactive discourse with adaptation for cultural barriers and professional behavior. Direct translation, commonly taught in Scandinavia, is avoided. "Ubertragung" is used from the beginning of the course, with the various steps in the discourse process isolated and discussed through text analysis. The method is seen as useful for teaching languages for specific purposes. (MSE)