If you work in German-speaking Switzerland, you need German not just for small talk, but for emails, minutes, customer conversations and meetings. On top of that, Swiss German dialect is spoken in everyday life while Standard German is used in writing – a hurdle that many learners underestimate.
Our German courses start from everyday working life. You practise written correspondence and phone calls, expand your vocabulary for your working environment, practise conversations and presentations, and work on pronunciation and comprehension. You start at the level that matches your prior knowledge.
Anyone working in German-speaking Switzerland cannot avoid German — in the course you learn Standard German while also being introduced to everyday Swiss German usage. In the German as a Foreign Language A1 intensive week, you spend five consecutive days working intensively on your language — in a small group, mostly speaking, and in the target language from the very first hour. The structure follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
You understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences. You can introduce yourself and others, ask and answer questions about personal details, and communicate if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
If you work in German-speaking Switzerland, there’s no getting around German — in this course you learn Standard German while also being introduced to everyday Swiss language use. In the German as a Foreign Language A2 intensive week, you work intensively on your language for five consecutive days — in a small group, mostly speaking, and in the target language from the very first hour. The structure follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
You understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance. You can communicate in simple, routine situations and describe your own background, education and work using simple means.
If you work in German-speaking Switzerland, there's no getting around German — in this course you learn Standard German while also being introduced to everyday Swiss language use. In the German as a Foreign Language B1 intensive week, you work intensively on your language for five consecutive days — in a small group, mostly speaking, and in the target language from the very first hour. The structure follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
You understand the main points when clear standard language is used. You can deal with most situations while travelling, talk coherently about familiar topics and briefly give reasons for your opinions.
If you work in German-speaking Switzerland, there's no getting around German — in this course you learn Standard German while also being introduced to everyday Swiss language use. In the German as a Foreign Language B2 intensive week, you work intensively on your language for five consecutive days — in a small group, mostly speaking, and in the target language from the very first hour. The structure follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
You understand more complex texts and technical discussions in your own field of specialisation. You communicate spontaneously and fluently, making regular conversation with native speakers possible without major effort.
