A1 German courses in Switzerland

German - A language in demand and important worldwide 

German is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and one of the most important languages of commerce throughout Europe. Within the EU, most people speak German as a native language.

Especially in Switzerland, the German language is of immense importance. It is widely spoken in Switzerland, is one of the national languages and plays a large part in the Swiss education system. German language skills and recognised German certificates are also required for naturalisation in Switzerland and are very important for cultural integration. German is a component of numerous entrance examinations for Swiss schools and one of the most important subjects taught. A flawless and fluent command of German is a basic requirement for practically all employers in Switzerland and also greatly increases international career opportunities. In Switzerland, application letters and formal telephone calls in particular are usually written and conducted in High German.

It is not only helpful from a career point of view, but also culturally to have a good and confident knowledge of German. German is the main language spoken on Swiss television, radio and in cultural institutions, as well as at events. The German language therefore also helps to find access to Swiss society and culture, to stay informed about current topics and to be able to join in the conversation.

What does the German A1 language level require?

A1 is the lowest level at which new learners can start. The learner mainly uses and understands short, simple, familiar words and (standard) sentences or questions: about him/herself, the family and the immediate environment. Speaking is in separate words and sentences and texts should be short. The other person must speak slowly and help. A student at level A1 knows a maximum of 1000 words. As a rule, students need 120 lessons to reach this language level.

Professional and targeted German courses for level A1

The best way to reach the A1 level for German with the help of a quality professional German course adapted to the A1 level. A regular and targeted German course ensures the correct and fluent language skills for the A1 level. There are also A1 German courses in Switzerland that specifically work towards a recognized A1 German certificate. The International Language School (ILS) offers such A1 German courses for various German certificates and conducts language exams as a licensed examination institute.

A professional A1 German course covers all the important and basic language skills, grammar rules and vocabulary required for level A1.

Here are the main advantages of an A1 German course at a glance:

• Targeted German lessons for language level A1 and rapid, long-term learning success
• Regular and active use of the German language through various diverse forms and exercises; group work, exercises, homework, conversation training, text writing, playful activities, group discussions etc.
• Immediate clarification of comprehension problems and targeted training of personal difficulties
• Professional German lessons adapted to individual goals, specific difficulties and personal preferences
• Choice of numerous teaching formats and German courses (private lessons, group courses, evening courses, intensive lessons, conversation training, specific exam preparation for A1 German certificates, etc.).
• Highly qualified teachers with several years of experience in teaching and running A1 German courses
• Proven learning concept created by language teachers with adapted learning objectives and targeted exercises for level A1
• A very high success rate; German course participants reach their desired language level in the vast majority of cases and confirm a long-term and profound learning success and reach their personal goals faster

Where can I find professional A1 German courses in Switzerland?

There are numerous German course providers in Switzerland. However, ILS has exceptional, unique and incomparable German course offerings. ILS has been successfully offering language courses throughout Switzerland for many years. It is characterized by a very high customer satisfaction, a super price performance ratio and an excellent recommendation rate. Course participants have numerous possibilities to compose their personal language lessons and to adapt them to individual needs. No matter if private- group, company or evening evening- intensive courses or specific test preparation - with the ILS everyone finds the suitable language instruction. All teachers are specialized in their respective foreign language and have many years of experience in teaching. In addition, participants at ILS have the opportunity to take numerous language exams and acquire corresponding recognized language certificates.

You can find the respective contact details and further information about ILS, course details as well as prices and course dates for A1 German courses here:

ILS Aarau https://ils-aarau.ch/language-courses/german-courses/

ILS Basel https://ils-basel.ch/language-courses/german-courses/

ILS Bern https://ils-bern.ch/language-courses/german-courses/

ILS Zürich https://ils-zuerich.ch/sprachkurse/deutschkurse/

You can also get personal advice at any time on site at one of the ILS locations or arrange a non-binding trial lesson.

How much do A1 German courses cost in Switzerland?

The costs for an A1 German course vary from language course to language course. There are several language schools, learning institutes and private individuals who offer A1 German courses. How much an A1 German course costs depends on the provider, the duration of the course, the form of instruction and the qualifications of the teachers. Students can sometimes be cheaper than trained teachers with many years of experience. You can find out everything about the prices and course details as well as the qualifications of the teachers on the respective websites.

The most important factor is the price-performance ratio. Find out about the exact course details on the respective websites or on site at a language school. If you are learning German with a private person, you should agree exactly what your A1 German course includes and how much it costs before you start.

It is definitely worth investing in a professional and high quality A1 German course, because it ensures long-term, correct and fluent language skills. Language schools that offer such a course work with a proven, systematic concept developed by language experts. The teachers are specialized in A1 German courses and can respond to individual needs and the learning speed of the students.