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Swiss German Course in the Heart of Zurich

Description & Course Objective:

Discover the joy oflearning Swiss German. No matter what level your Swiss German skills are at, you’re sure to find the right course with us to improve your language skills. The International Language School will guide you through your Swiss German learning journey.Our customized and personalizedSwiss German courses in Zurichguarantee you rapid progress inlearning Swiss German. Learn to speak and write Swiss German as quickly as possible in our Swiss German classes. ASwiss German course at ILS-Zürich the best option for learning Swiss German as quickly as possible.

Our language school is just a few minutes away from Zurich train station, so you can get to yourSwiss German coursequickly and easily.

Swiss German Courses in Zurich: Trial Lesson
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Private lessons Prices: Swiss German Course:

PackagesPricePrice per lesson
60 Lesson PackageCHF 3'900.-CHF 65.-
50 Lesson PackageCHF 3'350.-CHF 67.-
40 Lesson PackageCHF 2'760.-CHF 69.-
Bestseller!30-lesson packageCHF 2'130.-CHF 71.-
20 Lesson PackageCHF 1'460.-CHF 73.-
10 Lesson PackageCHF 750.-CHF 75.-

5-lesson package - Exam preparation
Special price for ILS exam participants

CHF 350.-CHF 70.-
Your Swiss German course one-to-one

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Half -Private Lesson Prices for the Swiss German Course:

PackagesPrice per personPrice per lesson
60 Lesson PackageCHF 2'100CHF 35.-
50 Lesson PackageCHF 1'850.-CHF 37.-
40 Lesson PackageCHF 1'560.-CHF 39.-
30 Lesson PackageCHF 1'230.-CHF 41.-
20 Lesson PackageCHF 860.-CHF 43.-
10 Lesson PackageCHF 450.-CHF 45.-
Your Swiss German course in a Group of two (Group must be formed by yourself)

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Trio -Private Lesson Prices for the Swiss German Course:

PackagesPrice per personPrice per lesson
60 Lesson PackageCHF 1800.-CHF 30.-
50 Lesson PackageCHF 1600.-CHF 32.-
40 Lesson PackageCHF 1360.-CHF 34.-
30 Lesson PackageCHF 1080.-CHF 36.-
20 Lesson PackageCHF 760.-CHF 38.-
10 Lesson PackageCHF 400.-CHF 40.-
Your Swiss German course in a group of three (group must be formed by yourself)

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Quattro -Private Lesson Prices for the Swiss German Course:

PackagesPricePrice per lesson
60 Lesson PackageCHF 1'500CHF 25.-
50 Lesson PackageCHF 1'350CHF 27.-
40 Lesson PackageCHF 1'160CHF 29.-
30 Lesson PackageCHF 930.-CHF 31.-
20 Lesson PackageCHF 660.-CHF 33.-
10 Lesson PackageCHF 350.-CHF 35.-
Your Swiss German course in a group of four (group must be formed by yourself)

Private Swiss German Courses

In a private course, you benefit in particular from the teaching time and decide alone what the focus of the course will be. You can choose between private lessons as an individual course or in a group of two or three that you form yourself.

Our experienced teachers design the lessons according to your wishes. You decide when and how often the course should take place. Book one of our lesson packages and use your lessons when it suits you best. More flexibility is not possible!

Swiss German course content

  • Basic knowledge "country, people, culture" of the Swiss German language
  • Conversations, discussions
  • Correct pronunciation
  • Grammar exercises
  • Sentence structure and composition
  • Use of tenses and cases
  • Spelling
  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading comprehension
  • Travel talk and vocabulary

Course duration:

The course duration can be determined individually. One lesson lasts 45 minutes.

Teaching aids:

60.- CHF is not included in the price

Quiz - Test your knowledge of Swiss German

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1. Was heisst „Chröömle“?
2. Welches ist der grösste See, welcher ganz in der Schweiz liegt?
3. Welches Wahrzeichen der Schweiz befindet sich auf der Toblerone Schokolade?
4. Welches Tier befindet sich auf der berner Flagge?
5. Wie viele Kantone gibt es in der Schweiz?
6. Auf der Weltkarte sieht der Umriss der Schweiz aus wie ein…?
7. Wann war der Rütlischwur?
8. Welches ist der höchste Berg in der Schweiz?
9. Was stammt nicht aus der Schweiz?
10. Wo befindet sich das Bundeshaus?

 

Frequently Asked Questions: Swiss German Course in Zurich

Swiss German is the dialect spoken in everyday life in German-speaking Switzerland. It differs significantly from Standard German in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Anyone who lives, works, or wants to integrate into Swiss society benefits greatly from understanding and speaking Swiss German.

ILS Zürich Swiss German courses in four formats:

  • Private lessons (one-on-one lessons)
  • Semi-private lessons (groups of two, self-formed)
  • Private lessons for a trio (a group of three, formed by the students themselves)
  • Quattro Private Lessons (group of four, self-formed)

All courses can be scheduled flexibly and are tailored to your individual needs.

Prices vary depending on the course format and package size:

Format Most affordable option Most expensive option
Private lessons CHF 65 per lesson (pack of 60) CHF 75 per lesson (pack of 10)
Semi-private CHF 35 per lesson (pack of 60) CHF 45 per lesson (pack of 10)
Trio CHF 30 per lesson (pack of 60) CHF 40 per lesson (pack of 10)
Quattro CHF 25 per lesson (pack of 60) CHF 35 per lesson (pack of 10)

The larger the package, the lower the price per lesson.

Each lesson lasts 45 minutes. The total duration of the course can be customized—you decide when and how often the lessons take place

Yes! The 30-lesson private lesson package is our most popular option. It costs CHF 2,130 (CHF 71 per lesson) and offers the perfect balance between price and learning progress.

. ILS Zürich a special 5-lesson exam preparation package at a special price of CHF 350 ( CHF 70 per lesson)—exclusively for ILS exam candidates.

The course content includes:

  • Basic Information About Switzerland's Land, People, and Culture
  • Conversation & Discussions
  • Correct pronunciation of the Zurich dialect
  • Grammar Exercises, Sentence Construction & Structure
  • Tenses, Cases, and Spelling
  • Listening and Reading Comprehension
  • Travel Conversations & Everyday Vocabulary

No. The course materials cost CHF 60 and are not included in the course fee.

For semi-private, trio, and quattro courses, you must form the group yourself. If you don’t yet have a study partner, ILS Zürich will help ILS Zürich find a suitable one.

ILS Zürich located in Zurich Oerlikon, just a few minutes from Zurich Main Station—and is easily accessible by public transportation.

Yes! ILS Zürich a no-obligation trial lesson. You can try the course for free before deciding on a package.

Yes. ILS Zürich customized corporate language courses in which the course content, class times, and duration are tailored entirely to the company’s needs. Courses can be held at the ILS facilities or on-site at the company’s location.

ILS Zürich students at every level —from absolute beginners to advanced learners. A free placement test helps determine the appropriate level.