Our offer of courses

ABC German conversation course according to fide

• Interactive, playful development of scenarios such as visiting a doctor, looking for an apartment, job interview, parent interview, etc.
• Free exchange on everyday life and social issues.

Learning Objectives

• Practice and confidence in dealing with everyday situations orally
• Expansion of action-specific knowledge, vocabulary and expressiveness
• Social and cultural exchange

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

ABC German for adults

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 living and working in Switzerland
• TELC exam preparation

ABC German for women with childcare

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

Alpha

The literacy courses aim to integrate course participants into social, cultural and professional life. The course is a preparation for regular language courses at GER level A1.

• The course participants learn the letters of the Latin alphabet.
• They practice phonetic signs, word images and groups of letters.
• They write syllables and simple words.
• You practice reading words and sentences together.
• You acquire working techniques.
• You practice communicative action in everyday situations.

Learning Objectives

• Know the letters of the Latin alphabet
• Read and write
• The course participants learn basic techniques and skills in reading and writing.
• You acquire basic knowledge of the German language.
• They develop confidence in their own language and writing skills.
• They prepare for regular, low-threshold German courses.

Alpha and Conversation

The course is aimed at foreign-language migrants who can hardly read and write or who are not literate in Latin script. In the German offer "Alpha and Conversation" the reading and speaking skills are promoted to such an extent that the course participants can cope with the minimum oral requirements. The focus is on oral language acquisition.

Learning Objectives

• improvement of oral expression
• Hear and understand
• Improvement of communicative action in everyday situations

Basic Education – Afternoon Modules

MDK: Digital Skills, Monday, A1, A2, B1

MAU: Pronunciation, Tuesday, A1, A2, B1

MKO: Conversation, Tuesday, A2.2, B1, B2

MLS: Reading and Writing, Tuesday, A1, A2, B1, B2

MDS: German for Job Search, Thursday, A1, A2, B1, B2

Learning Objectives

MDK: A Safe, Practical Introduction to the Digital World (Apps, Programs, Device Use)

MAU: Improving spoken intelligibility

MKO: Expanding vocabulary and oral expression

MLS: Practice reading and writing

MDS: Platforms, application materials, resumes, job interviews

Basic education – modules in the afternoon

• M1: pronunciation training (all levels, Monday)
• M2: German and job search (A1-B2, Tuesday)
• M3: Writing workshop (B1-B2, Wednesday)
• M4: Reading and Writing (A1-A2, Wednesday)
• M5: Conversation (End A2-B2, Thursday)

Learning Objectives

• M1: improve oral intelligibility
• M2: Application documents, create a CV
• M3: train targeted writing
• M4: Practice reading and writing
• M5: Practice oral communication

Deutsch intensiv - Summer course

The intensive "summer course" is aimed at foreign-language adults, women and men, who want to learn German intensively during the summer holidays in Basel. The course is related to everyday life and includes learning excursions on topics such as health, safety, the environment, leisure time and life in Switzerland.

Learning Objectives

• Development and expansion of vocabulary for everyday use
• better pronunciation and oral communication through phonetics practice and conversation
• Grammar and structures, text work
• listening and reading comprehension
• Preparation for the telc certificate (optional)

Drop In: Conversation Class for Moms

Do you want to…

• Gain more confidence when speaking?
• Increase your vocabulary?
• Recognizing and improving your own mistakes?
• Express yourself more fluently and confidently?

Learning Objectives

In the conversation course we focus on speaking and practice in a small group of women in a comfortable setting.

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 compact

In our most intensive German course, the participants not only strengthen their self-competence, but above all their language, social and professional skills. Here they learn everyday and job-oriented German. The goal is successful integration into the labor market. The internationally recognized telc certificate exam at the end of the course also serves this purpose.

Learning Objectives

• Development and expansion of vocabulary for everyday life and work
• better pronunciation and oral communication through phonetics practice and conversation
• Grammar and structures, text work
• listening and reading comprehension
• working and learning techniques
• application techniques
• tutorials on the computer
• Preparation for the telc certificate

German compact with basic education module

Intensive German course for people looking for a job. The basic education modules offer an ideal complement to the course.

Learning Objectives

• Acquisition and expansion of everyday language skills
• Expanding reading and listening comprehension
• Extension of speaking skills
• Extension of basic written knowledge

German conversation course and help for self-help

In individual lessons, people with problems are intensively supported and supported.

Learning Objectives

The individual learning and mentoring program for people from different backgrounds strives to strengthen and support the personal competence of the participants.

German course for women who are not used to learning

In small groups, the women receive German lessons adapted to their learning speed over a period of 14 weeks.

Learning Objectives

The women overcome their fear of entering the new language to learn the new language and acquire the first basic knowledge.

German course Planet13

The German language is learned in small steps. pronunciation, communication, spelling and grammar. We offer learners an atmosphere where they feel comfortable and can actively participate.

Learning Objectives

able to speak, write and read. Understand the use of grammar.

German course with child care

At MaKly you will learn German together with other mothers. Lessons take place in small groups, with a focus on oral competence and understanding in everyday life. In addition to the German course, you can also visit our "Open Meeting Point" to get to know other families and to speak German.

The children are cared for and learn German in a playful way.

Learning Objectives

Level A1 / A2 with a focus on communication in everyday life.

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 evening course presence

Varied and action-oriented lessons with group, pair and individual work guarantee an entertaining way of learning. Our experienced and well-trained teachers teach in their mother tongue.

Learning Objectives

one level per course

German for employees in the cleaning industry

German course for employees in the cleaning industry who want to improve their German for work and everyday life.

Learning Objectives

Acquisition and expansion of language skills to improve communication in the workplace and everyday life.

German for everyday life

Learning the German language for everyday life and for work with practical exercises such as filling out forms, visiting the doctor, looking for accommodation, job interviews, meetings with parents, getting to know Switzerland. Much value is placed on speaking German and direct exchange.

Learning Objectives

• Each course unit has its own objectives, which are known to the participants.
• The feedback from the participants will be incorporated into the course content in class.

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 mothers and fathers of schoolchildren

Does your child attend kindergarten or elementary school? Would you like to better understand the school system and support your child? Learn German at the school!

Learning Objectives

• They learn German in a school context.
• The connection between school and family.

German for newcomers

You will learn to speak and understand German in Switzerland. We practice using everyday situations. You practice grammar, basic vocabulary and pronunciation.

Learning Objectives

Level A1

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 for women

"German for Women" is an intensive language support program for foreign-language women with childcare that takes place four times a year. It includes action- and everyday-oriented language acquisition, promotes networking among women, strengthens self-confidence and participation.

Learning Objectives

• Development and expansion of vocabulary for everyday use
• Coping with everyday situations (school, children’s education, visits to the doctor, housing, shopping, job, job search, etc.)
• better pronunciation and oral communication through phonetics practice and conversation
• Grammar and structure, text work
• listening and reading comprehension
• working and learning techniques

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 afternoon

"German in the afternoon" is an intensive language support program for foreign-language participants with childcare that takes place four times a year. 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

German in the evening

"Deutsch am Abend" is a language support program for foreign-language women and men with a fast learning pace, which starts four times a year. It includes action- and everyday-oriented language acquisition and offers the opportunity to take an official telc exam after completing the course.

Learning Objectives

• Development and expansion of vocabulary for everyday use
• better pronunciation and oral communication through phonetics practice and conversation
• Grammar and structures, text work
• listening and reading comprehension
• working and learning techniques

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 Saturday course presence

Varied and action-oriented lessons with group, pair and individual work guarantee an entertaining way of learning. Our experienced and well-trained teachers teach in their mother tongue.

Learning Objectives

one level per course

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.

Intensive German in the afternoon

Intensive German in the Afternoon is an intensive language support program for foreign-language participants with childcare, which takes place four times a year. It comprises action-oriented and everyday language acquisition with a focus on "Living and Working in Basel and the Region."

Learning Objectives

Expanding language skills Coping with everyday and professional situations through language

Learning in the park

"Learning in the park" refers to an extensive course format that takes place in a park from May to September with four lessons per week. The course format is designed to be easily accessible with the aim of enabling those who are interested to start the course at any time.

Learning Objectives

• Extension of language skills
• Linguistic coping with everyday and professional situations
• Depending on the needs of the participants, integration of cultural aspects

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

Semi-Intensive Course Plus

A language course designed to help you learn general German, with practical and valuable tips for successful integration in Switzerland and Basel. Classes are held daily in the morning or at noon in small groups of up to 10 participants.

Learning Objectives

Acquiring and reinforcing reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills, as well as the ability to learn languages independently; integrating into everyday life in Switzerland; building vocabulary, mastering grammatical structures, and developing pronunciation skills at the appropriate level.

Speaking and understanding in everyday life

low-threshold German conversation course

Learning Objectives

understand and speak everyday conversations

Stop "Deutsch" - an open German lesson

The open offer is aimed at people of all origins who cannot (yet) attend a regular course. No registration is necessary, so low-threshold access is guaranteed for the participants. The entry is possible at any time.

Learning Objectives

The participants acquire basic knowledge of the German language at different levels with the aim of being better prepared for attending a regular course.