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What students say

“This was hands-down the best language course I’ve ever taken! Andrea is a remarkable Swiss German teacher: always kind, methodical, encouraging, pleasant and just plain fun to work with. Her system is also beautifully devised, and all her additional online materials are a huge help. Extremely highly recommended! On a personal level, I would add that what I liked most was the unwavering personal support and encouragement combined with gentle correction – that’s exactly how it should be.”

Sarah Lohmann
Student December 2025

What students say

“Andrea probably offers one of the best Swiss German course you can imagine, with great, interactive courses, practical tips, the right balance between grammar and vocabulary and, on top of that, a great sense of humor!”

GĂ©rard Bareille
Student December 2025

What students say

“I truly enjoyed the group lessons with Andrea and I’ve learned so much. Her positive attitude, sunny disposition, and generous support created such a comfortable and encouraging learning environment. Thank you so much for all the time, energy, and care you put into the lessons!“

Kristin Drye
Student December 2025

What students say

“Andrea is an amazing teacher! đź©· Her lessons are fun, clear and full of positive energy. I always felt comfortable learning and asking questions, and I really appreciated how she explains real swiss expressions that people actually use. I learned much more than I expected, and I really enjoyed every session.”

Kelly Perebyjnisova
Student December 2025

What students say

“This was simply the best language course I’ve taken so far! What truly sets it apart is the thoughtful preparation behind every lesson — from working with the book to the accompanying audio and video recordings, and the way materials are shared right after class. Andreas positive energy and sense of humour make each session enjoyable and motivating. The topics were always practical and immediately useful.”

Pierre Cauvin
Student December 2025

What students say

“One of the best teachers I have ever had. Andrea’s passion to teaching Swiss German can be easily seen during the class throughout the interaction with students, in videos of her creation, and in the book of her creation. The structure of the class is simple, repeatable, and allows to learn during the class.”

Paulina Kowalczyk
Student September 2025

What students say

“Finally a course where you really learn and understand Swissgerman. I started with the idea of just getting to know a couple of expressions, but the course is much more than this. With very practical lessons you get to understand and also to speak without effort. The content of the classes is so cool!”

PatrĂ­cia Munoz
Student 2024

What students say

“Your class exceeded my expectations!  I really enjoyed the format, the classmates, your energy and professionalism. I have felt so much more confident listening to Swiss German over the past weeks, and your lessons have given me the confidence to interact with locals much more.”

Becki Holmes
Student 2024

What students say

“Finally a course where you really learn and understand Swissgerman. I started with the idea of just getting to know a couple of expressions, but the course is much more than this. With very practical lessons you get to understand and also to speak without effort. The content of the classes is so cool!”

PatrĂ­cia Munoz
Student 2024

What students say

“The course was great, it was by far the most fun type of language course I have ever had! The time passed by so fast, because classes were really interactive and the subjects were all related to our daily lives. I loved the course and would like to continue having classes with Andrea!”

Alex Poltronieri
Student 2024 & 2025

What students say

“Andrea is such a nice person. She knows how to create a very relaxed and fun learning environment. She has a modern teaching approach with multimedia material and it is always mixed with something funny. Andrea is super patient, kind, empathic person. I can’t wait to have the chance to meet her again.”

Elis Ali
Student 2024

Monday intermediate Course

Best for German Level B1 and higher

Only 2 seats left

When: Monday mornings 8.15-10.00 a.m. CET – 24 lessons of 50 min each, two lessons at a time.

Dates:
9. March 26
16. March 26
23. March 26
30. March 26
13. April 26
4. May 26
11. May 26
18. May 26
1. June 26
8. June 26
15. June 26
22. June 26

wednesday intermediate Course

Best for German Level B1 and higher

When: Wednesday mornings 8.15-10.00 a.m. CET – 24 lessons of 50 min each, two lessons at a time.

Dates:
6. May 26
13. May 26
20. May 26
27. May 26
3. June 26
10. June 26
17. June 26
24. June 26
1. July 26
8. July 26
15. July 26
22. July 26

monday beginners Course

Best for German Level total beginner up to level A2

When: Monday mornings 8.15-10.00 a.m. CET – 24 lessons of 50 min each, two lessons at a time.

Dates:
17. August 26
24. August 26
31. August 26
7. September 26
14. September 26
21. September 26
28. September 26
19. October 26
26. October 26
2. November 26
9. November 26
16. November 26

Thursday beginners Course

Best for German Level total beginner up to level A2

When: Thursday mornings 8.15-10.00 a.m. CET – 24 lessons of 50 min each, two lessons at a time.

Dates:
22. October 26
29. October 26
5. November 26
12. November 26
19. November 26
26. November 26
3. December 26
10. December 26
17. December 26
31. January 27
7. January 27
14. January 27

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What if you miss a session?
I record every session, so you can watch it later and easily keep up with the course. Perfect for those with busy schedules.

Number of participants
3-8 people (online). The course offers a very personal, almost one-to-one experience where you have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like.

Costs
CHF 880
You can also pay it in 3 instalments of CHF 300/month (including administrative and handling costs). Many employers are willing to contribute towards the expenses of the course. 

Course Languages & Levels
The German levels mentioned in the course descriptions are meant as a guideline only, to help you choose the course that will most likely suit you best.

For the Intermediate course, the course language is almost entirely Swiss German and a good knowledge of German will support you. This means that the most important requirement for the intermediate course is that you can understand slow Swiss German, even if you don’t speak it yet.

If you’re unsure which level is right for you, feel free to email me anytime at
andrea@swissgermanbeginners.ch – I’m happy to help you decide.

In addition to Swiss German, I also speak German, English and French for explanations if needed.

Teaching material needed
My book, Swiss German Unlocked. The course will be held via Zoom. You can get the book here.

Read my Terms and Conditions.

What students say

“Andrea probably offers one of the best Swiss German course you can imagine, with great, interactive courses, practical tips, the right balance between grammar and vocabulary and, on top of that, a great sense of humor!”

GĂ©rard Bareille
Student December 2025

What students say

“I truly enjoyed the group lessons with Andrea and I’ve learned so much. Her positive attitude, sunny disposition, and generous support created such a comfortable and encouraging learning environment. Thank you so much for all the time, energy, and care you put into the lessons!“

Kristin Drye
Student December 2025

What students say

“This was hands-down the best language course I’ve ever taken! Andrea is a remarkable Swiss German teacher: always kind, methodical, encouraging, pleasant and just plain fun to work with. Her system is also beautifully devised, and all her additional online materials are a huge help. Extremely highly recommended! On a personal level, I would add that what I liked most was the unwavering personal support and encouragement combined with gentle correction – that’s exactly how it should be.”

Sarah Lohmann
Student December 2025

What students say

“One of the best teachers I have ever had. Andrea’s passion to teaching Swiss German can be easily seen during the class throughout the interaction with students, in videos of her creation, and in the book of her creation. The structure of the class is simple, repeatable, and allows to learn during the class.”

Paulina Kowalczyk
Student September 2025

What students say

“Andrea is an amazing teacher! đź©· Her lessons are fun, clear and full of positive energy. I always felt comfortable learning and asking questions, and I really appreciated how she explains real swiss expressions that people actually use. I learned much more than I expected, and I really enjoyed every session.”

Kelly Perebyjnisova
Student December 2025

What students say

“This was simply the best language course I’ve taken so far! What truly sets it apart is the thoughtful preparation behind every lesson — from working with the book to the accompanying audio and video recordings, and the way materials are shared right after class. Andreas positive energy and sense of humour make each session enjoyable and motivating. The topics were always practical and immediately useful.”

Pierre Cauvin
Student December 2025

What students say

“Finally a course where you really learn and understand Swissgerman. I started with the idea of just getting to know a couple of expressions, but the course is much more than this. With very practical lessons you get to understand and also to speak without effort. The content of the classes is so cool!”

PatrĂ­cia Munoz
Student 2024

What students say

“Andrea is such a nice person. She knows how to create a very relaxed and fun learning environment. She has a modern teaching approach with multimedia material and it is always mixed with something funny. Andrea is super patient, kind, empathic person. I can’t wait to have the chance to meet her again.”

Elis Ali
Student 2024

What students say

“Finally a course where you really learn and understand Swissgerman. I started with the idea of just getting to know a couple of expressions, but the course is much more than this. With very practical lessons you get to understand and also to speak without effort. The content of the classes is so cool!”

PatrĂ­cia Munoz
Student 2024

What students say

“Your class exceeded my expectations!  I really enjoyed the format, the classmates, your energy and professionalism. I have felt so much more confident listening to Swiss German over the past weeks, and your lessons have given me the confidence to interact with locals much more.”

Becki Holmes
Student 2024

What students say

“The course was great, it was by far the most fun type of language course I have ever had! The time passed by so fast, because classes were really interactive and the subjects were all related to our daily lives. I loved the course and would like to continue having classes with Andrea!”

Alex Poltronieri
Student 2024 & 2025

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Course description

My Swiss German group courses help you start speaking from the very beginning and feel confident in everyday life in Switzerland.

We focus on real-life topics such as work, hobbies, family, shopping, and everyday conversations. Through dialogues and practical exercises, you learn how to communicate naturally in situations you encounter in daily life.

Grammar is an integral part of the course and always taught in a practical way. We cover verb conjugation, different tenses, articles, pronouns, plurals, possessives, and more — directly connected to speaking and understanding Swiss German.

The content of the beginner and intermediate courses is largely the same, as we start with the basics in both levels. The main difference lies in the language of instruction: in the intermediate courses, I speak almost exclusively Swiss German, while in the beginner courses I explain many things in English or Standard German. The pace is adapted to the level of each group.
If I see that a participant has already attended a group course with me, I adapt the content accordingly so that they can experience a new and fresh course.

This online course takes place live on Zoom. You meet me and other participants in real time. No special technical skills are required. 

*In this course we focus on the dialect of the canton of Zurich. This dialect has similarities with other Swiss German dialects, such as the dialects spoken in the cantons around Zurich. The knowledge you learn will also be useful for communicating with speakers of other Swiss German dialects

Swiss German Certificate

APPRECIATED BY COMPANIES

With each of my courses, you not only gain valuable knowledge of Swiss German and Swiss culture, but also an individualised certificate. This certificate confirms your learning progress. It serves as proof of your commitment and development, which you can present to your current or future employer.

Proud of your new skills? Show it to the world and add your personalised certificate to your LinkedIn profile!

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