Expatriates in Switzerland are often hoping to learn German language skills as quickly as possible. Many prioritize courses that provide a formal certification they can use to demonstrate their proficiency, which may be useful when applying for permits and employment opportunities.
We recognize that online learning is the most convenient, flexible, and accessible way for thousands of expats to study German, which is why we’ve created a hybrid digital format blending private tuition and interactive exercises, with A1 and A2 certification on completion.
In this post, we’ll clarify how our German language courses work, discuss the benefits of multimedia tuition, and share some tips to ensure you get the most out of your specialist German study program.
Choosing the Right German Language Course as an Expatriate
Countless students of all ages find it tricky to choose a great German course, primarily because there are so many options–not all of which meet the same quality standards or give you the confidence to use your German skills immediately.
What is the best online course to learn German? We understand that solely app-based or digital tuition might not be ideal for everybody or leave you doubting your proficiency in spoken and written German because:
- Most learners benefit from engaging and immersive content rather than solely looking at online exercises or answering repetitive questions.
- Learning spoken German is challenging if you’re studying alone or don’t have German-speaking friends or tutors to test yourself with.
- Basic online courses without a certification might mean you need to revisit your studies if, at a later stage, you need evidence of your writing, listening, and speaking abilities.
The German Academy Zurich has used our extensive experience and knowledge in language tuition to design our sector-leading German programs, which help you learn faster and to a certified level of comprehension. Combining interactive learning, engaging worksheets, video explainers, and private one-on-one digital lessons with an accomplished tutor ensures you can learn at your pace, on any device, and with the benefit of dedicated, professional support.
How Does AI-Enabled Online Learning Help German Language Students?
Along with all the features we’ve mentioned, our professional German teachers have developed a custom AI assistant to augment your understanding and answer any questions you might have at any time. For example, learners can access a list of suggested German books for beginners to read to test their capabilities or ask the AI assistant if they need clarity about a specific word, noun, tense, or technical grammar to continue with a lesson uninterrupted.
Utilizing the latest AI technology adds to the value of interactive exercises. It avoids potential delays, offers extra help or explanations as you progress, and accelerates your learning until you reach the A1 or A2 level.
What Do I Need to Know to Achieve an A1 Certificate in German?
The A1 certificate is the first qualification level, and the process is fully managed as part of our course, with a 100% pass rate. Once you’ve completed your studies, you’ll be able to meet all the criteria to achieve A1 standards, which include:
- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- A good ability to talk in social and business settings
- An understanding of signage, directions, and written information
- Use of all the most common phrases and words in day-to-day life
Once you have completed your certificate, you can opt to continue onto a more advanced A2 intermediate certification, if you wish–or you can use your German skills in your usual routine, settling into life in Switzerland with certainty in your ability to get around, socialize, communicate requests, and deal with formalities or paperwork related to your visa!
