Learn German in Zurich with Berlitz and speak confidently in no time
If you live in Switzerland, speaking German can unlock many possibilities. From making new friends to leading a professional meeting, there are plenty of reasons to learn German.
At Berlitz Zürich, we offer a wide range of German courses no matter what your goal is. Our language courses are based on the proven Berlitz Method, which is one of the most efficient ways to learn a new language.
Find your ideal German course with Berlitz Zurich
Since we all have different needs, Berlitz offers a wide range of German lessons to adults, professionals, and kids & teens. We closely monitor your progress to ensure the goals identified at the beginning course are met.
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German courses for all levels
At Berlitz Zurich, we offer German classes for all levels according to our language proficiency scale. It means that whether you’re a complete beginner or you have already some knowledge of the German language, we will adapt our German classes so you can still progress.
Learning German at Berlitz Zurich
Discover our language center
Our language school is located on Gartenstrasse, in the heart of Zurich, just a few minutes from Lake Zurich and Bellevue. Berlitz Zurich is also conveniently accessible by public transportation: the Stockerstrasse tram stop (lines 7, 10, and 13) is only a 3-minute walk away. If you want to come by car, you may park directly in front of the building (for a fee).
Why learn with Berlitz
We combine over 100 years of experience with the latest linguistic research to provide a high-quality education supported by native-level instructors dedicated to your success.
Within our language school in Zurich, we take an immersive approach to learning, so you spend over 80 percent of your class time actively speaking and practicing English. This means you get real-world experience using the English language in a supportive environment with instant feedback.
Benefits of learning German
- Not only is German the second most commonly used scientific language in the world, but it is also the mother language of many people living in Switzerland
- If you want to work or study abroad in a German-speaking country, knowing the language is a must, which will make your day-to-day and professional life easier.
- Having confident language skills and familiarity with the culture of German-speaking countries also means you can travel the world and connect with other people.
- If you have a German-speaking family member or friend, knowing German can also make communication smoother and get you connected easily.
Online German classes
Your schedule may prevent you from commuting to our language school in Zurich. Does this imply you should abandon your German studies? We don't believe so, hence we developed adaptable online learning solutions.
German exam preparation in Zurich
Do you want to prepare for a specific German exam? We offer preparation courses for the most common German exams and Berlitz Zurich is even a test center for TELC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it’s possible to prepare for German exams with Berlitz Zürich. We offer preparation courses not only for kids but for adults and professionals too.
Our center is also a TELC center.
We offer German courses for small groups of between 4 and 6 learners. Please note also that our group classes are only available in the evenings.
With Berlitz Zurich, you can learn both.
If you want to travel or learn German for professional purposes, then we'd recommend you learn standard German.
If your goal is to integrate better into our country, then you should learn Swiss German.
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