Free German courses with voucher
For foreign-language newcomers with a residence permit B free attendance of a course of 80 lessons during the first year of residence in Switzerland or more specifically in Basel-Stadt
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Free German courses with voucher
ABC German course for newcomers
Teaching the German language in relation to topics of private and professional everyday life in the Basel region.
Learning Objectives
- Grammar, reading and listening comprehension, written and oral expression
- Expansion of language, learning and integration skills
- Acquisition of specific knowledge about life in Switzerland
- TELC exam preparation
Advanced course on Saturday
Would you like to acquire sound language skills without exam pressure? In our advanced courses, you continuously and specifically expand all language skills - speaking, reading, listening and writing.
Learning Objectives
- Language level A1-B1: Complete level in 80 lessons
- Language level B2: 2 parts of the course, each with 80 lessons for one level
Advanced course twice a week
Would you like to acquire sound language skills without exam pressure? In our advanced courses, you continuously and specifically expand all language skills - speaking, reading, listening and writing.
Learning Objectives
- Language level A1-B1: Complete level in 80 lessons
- Language level B2: 2 parts of the course, each with 80 lessons for one level
Evening course 2x German
Various intensity levels are available for immigrants with a valid voucher from the canton of BS.
Course content: speaking, reading, listening, writing, conversation training, individual support within the group.
Learning Objectives
Those who attend this language course in Basel can successfully acquire basic knowledge at various levels (A1 – B2) and express themselves better in writing and orally.
German afternoon course
Two afternoons per week are devoted to listening, reading, writing, and speaking at the respective language level. In addition, students can attend a conversation class twice a week and a supervised homework session once a week, free of charge.
Learning Objectives
Level objectives according to CEFR
German Easy Course 360°
Tailor-made language acquisition for goal-oriented learners. Fast learning success thanks to intensive small group lessons (3-7 students). Action and everyday-oriented teaching methods. Integrated preparation for telc and Goethe certificates.
Learning Objectives
Developing all four language skills: everyday and business communication, reading and listening comprehension, written skills. Active language application according to GER levels. Standard German and passive dialect knowledge. Focus: Living in the Basel region.
German easy course in the evening 360°
Tailor-made language acquisition for goal-oriented learners. Fast learning success thanks to intensive small group lessons (3-7 students). Action and everyday-oriented teaching methods. Integrated preparation for telc and Goethe certificates.
Learning Objectives
Developing all four language skills: everyday and business communication, reading and listening comprehension, written skills. Active language application according to GER levels. Standard German and passive dialect knowledge. Focus: Living in the Basel region.
German entry
German and integration course for newcomers with information on living and working in the Basel region.
The intensive consultation is carried out by our intercultural interpreters in the native language of the participants or in a language that is easy for them to understand.
Learning Objectives
The participants
- can communicate in a simple way at the end of the course,
- know important information points,
- can find their way around the Basel region and the surrounding area.
German for everyday life
Tailor-made language acquisition for goal-oriented learners. Fast learning success thanks to intensive small group lessons (3-7 course participants). Action and everyday-oriented teaching methods. Integrated preparation for telc and Goethe certificates.
Learning Objectives
Developing all four language skills: everyday and business communication, reading and listening comprehension, written skills. Active language application according to GER levels. Standard German and passive dialect knowledge. Focus: Living in the Basel region.
German for newcomers - intensive
The participants acquire basic knowledge and primarily practice oral communication. With a motivating sense of achievement, the newcomers learn how to cope with everyday German-speaking life in Switzerland and Basel.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and use everyday expressions
- Orientation about life in Switzerland and in Basel-Stadt
- Learning content according to GER
German for newcomers - on Saturdays
The participants acquire basic knowledge and primarily practice oral communication. With a motivating sense of achievement, the newcomers learn how to cope with everyday German-speaking life in Switzerland and Basel.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and use everyday expressions
- Orientation about life in Switzerland and in Basel-Stadt
- Learning content according to GER
German for newcomers - semi-intensive
The participants acquire basic knowledge and primarily practice oral communication. With a motivating sense of achievement, the newcomers learn how to cope with everyday German-speaking life in Switzerland and Basel.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and use everyday expressions
- Orientation about life in Switzerland and in Basel-Stadt
- Learning content according to GER
German immediately+
"German immediately+" is an intensive German course format for newcomers with a focus on communication in the new everyday life, with learning excursions on topics such as health, safety, the environment, leisure time and life in Switzerland.
Learning Objectives
- Development and expansion of speaking and understanding skills;
- Information about the culture of the Basel region, its rules and codes of conduct;
- first integration into the new socio-cultural environment
German in the evening 2 in 1
"German in the evening" is a language support program for foreign-language women and men with a fast learning pace. It includes action- and everyday-oriented language acquisition and offers the opportunity to take an official telc exam after completing the course.
"German in the evening 2 in 1" takes place twice a week either as face-to-face or blended learning. This course can be attended with the free voucher from the Canton of Basel-Stadt.
Learning Objectives
- Extension of language skills
- Linguistic coping with everyday and professional situations
- Focus on living and working in Basel and the region
German in the morning
"Deutsch am Morgen" is an intensive language support program for foreign-language participants with childcare. It includes action- and everyday-oriented language acquisition with a focus on "living and working in Basel and the region.
Learning Objectives
- Development and expansion of vocabulary
- better pronunciation and oral communication through phonetics practice and conversation
- Grammar and structures, text work
- listening and reading comprehension
- working and learning techniques
- Preparation for the telc certificate (optional)
German integration course in the evening
The fastest way to learn languages! An intensive language course with practical and valuable tips for successful integration in Switzerland and Basel.
Learning Objectives
- Acquisition and consolidation of reading, listening, speaking and writing skills as well as the ability to learn languages independently
- Development of vocabulary, grammatical structures and pronunciation skills at the appropriate level
German integration course on Saturday
Language course to acquire general German with practical and valuable tips for successful integration in Switzerland and Basel. Lessons take place on Saturdays (4 lessons in a row) at levels A1, A2, B1 and B2 in small groups of up to 10 participants.
Learning Objectives
Acquiring and consolidating the skills of reading, listening, speaking, writing and the ability to learn languages independently; integration into everyday life in Switzerland; Development of vocabulary, grammatical structures and pronunciation skills at the appropriate level.
German intensive
German course for participants who want to learn German quickly and intensively and who are willing to work at home for the course in addition to the daily lessons. The German lessons are based on everyday professional and private situations in Switzerland.
Learning Objectives
- Acquisition of everyday language skills
- Expanding reading and listening comprehension
- Extension of basic written knowledge
- Acquisition of key qualifications, acquisition of learning techniques.
German intensive course
Various intensity levels are available for immigrants with a valid voucher from the canton of BS.
Course content: speaking, reading, listening, writing, conversation training, individual support within the group.
Learning Objectives
Those who attend this language course in Basel can successfully acquire basic knowledge at various levels (A1 - B2) and express themselves better in writing and orally.
German intensive course
The fastest way to learn languages! An intensive language course with practical and valuable tips for successful integration in Switzerland and Basel.
Learning Objectives
- Acquisition and consolidation of reading, listening, speaking and writing skills as well as the ability to learn languages independently
- Development of vocabulary, grammatical structures and pronunciation skills at the appropriate level
German intensive course in the evening and on Saturday 360°
Tailor-made language acquisition for goal-oriented learners. Fast learning success thanks to intensive small group lessons (3-7 students). Action and everyday-oriented teaching methods. Integrated preparation for telc and Goethe certificates.
Learning Objectives
Developing all four language skills: everyday and business communication, reading and listening comprehension, written skills. Active language application according to GER levels. Standard German and passive dialect knowledge. Focus: Living in the Basel region.
German intensive day course 360°
Tailor-made language acquisition for goal-oriented learners. Fast learning success thanks to intensive small group lessons (3-7 students). Action and everyday-oriented teaching methods. Integrated preparation for telc and Goethe certificates.
Learning Objectives
Developing all four language skills: everyday and business communication, reading and listening comprehension, written skills. Active language application according to GER levels. Standard German and passive dialect knowledge. Focus: Living in the Basel region.
German on Saturday
German course for participants who would like to continuously improve their German skills in addition to their professional activity or family work. The German lessons are based on everyday professional and private situations in Switzerland.
Learning Objectives
- Acquisition and expansion of everyday language skills
- acquisition of learning techniques
German Saturday course
Immigrants with a valid voucher from the canton of BS can choose from various levels of intensity.
Learning Objectives
Those who attend this language course can successfully acquire basic knowledge at various levels (A1 – B2) and improve their written and oral communication skills.
German semi-intensive course
The fastest way to learn languages! An intensive language course with practical and valuable tips for successful integration in Switzerland and Basel.
Learning Objectives
- Acquisition and consolidation of reading, listening, speaking and writing skills as well as the ability to learn languages independently
- Development of vocabulary, grammatical structures and pronunciation skills at the appropriate level
German semi-intensive course
Various intensity levels are available for immigrants with a valid voucher from the canton of BS.
Course content: speaking, reading, listening, writing, conversation training, individual support within the group.
Learning Objectives
Those who attend this language course in Basel can successfully acquire basic knowledge at various levels (A1 – B2) and express themselves better in writing and orally.
German standard
German course for participants who would like to continuously improve their German skills in addition to their professional activity or family work. The German lessons are based on everyday professional and private situations in Switzerland.
Learning Objectives
- Acquisition and expansion of everyday language skills
- acquisition of learning techniques
German super intensive course
Various intensity levels are available for immigrants with a valid voucher from the canton of BS.
Course content: speaking, reading, listening, writing, conversation training, individual support within the group.
Learning Objectives
Those who attend this language course in Basel can successfully acquire basic knowledge at various levels (A1 – B2) and express themselves better in writing and orally.
Literacy intensive
Literacy course for participants who have little or no knowledge of the Latin alphabet and want to learn to read and write German intensively.
Learning Objectives
- Acquisition and consolidation of reading and writing skills
- Basic knowledge of the German language
- Elimination of learning barriers and fears
- First access to adult education and preparation for regular, low-threshold German courses
- Improving social and professional integration
Literacy Standard
Literacy course for participants who have little or no knowledge of the Latin alphabet and want to learn to read and write German.
Learning Objectives
- Acquisition and consolidation of reading and writing skills
- Basic knowledge of the German language
- Elimination of learning barriers and fears
- First access to adult education and preparation for regular, low-threshold German courses
- Improving social and professional integration
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