Private and semi-private

We support our online classes with the digital learning platform maxbrain.com. This platform unites digital learning with interactive video conferencing technology. You use the platform during the class but also for self studies.

Currently we teach in 16 different languages:

Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), German, English, French, Greek, Croatian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Swiss German, Spanish and Turkish.

You don't find your target language? Please get in touch with us by sending an email or use the contact form.

Together with the teacher, you discuss your goals and needs, where and when you wish to participate in the classes and how much time you want to invest. The classes take place at our location in Wallisellen/Dübendorf. You can even save the time-consuming traveling to the language school because we also offer classes at your home or in your office. You learn your desired language in familiar surroundings. 

Further goals are defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR). In class we stimulate effective and sustainable learning. The newly learned knowledge can be applied on new and unusual situations. Conscious and intensive practice is tied up with the current level of knowledge.

Transfer of learning

The language is an instrument to communicate. In everyday life the conversations are not always slowly and clearly spoken and conversation partners use different varieties of language. We will prepare you accordingly. You learn different verbal expressions, oral and written, to be able to react in different situations such as working environment, on holidays or in everyday life. These expressions are developped from your individual goals and completed with the teaching materials used. In various conversation situations you practice your speaking skills.

Through an adequate mixing of different speakers, speaking rate and conversation situations you improve your listening skills. 

Moreover we offer the possibility to accomodate training of specific vocabulary related to your needs.

Additionally, the transfer of learning is supported by different forms of grammar exercises. Diversified, constant and challanging practice is an important part of the class. 

Learning method and forms of teaching

abc sprachen teaches with an activity-oriented approach and pursues a communicative learning approach. In class we encourage self-reliant and lasting learning.

You discuss with the teacher, if and how much time you use for homework.

We will show you further exercise possibilites that will be used in class or that you can use independently, i.e. online exercises, radio broadcast, practical and need-oriented tasks.

The teacher creates a diversified class that matches your needs and uses different teaching techniques such as simulation of a situation, games, self-study, project work, different exercises for speaking, listening, grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary, etc.

Diploma

On completion of the class you receive a school certificate. This documents the level according to CEFR, how many classes you have studied and the duration of the class.

If you would like an internationally recognised certificate, we offer telc (The European Langauge Certificate) language certificates.

As a licenced telc exemination center we offer preparation classes and we carry out the exam at our location in Wallisellen/Dübendorf. Specific teaching material prepares to the exam. The telc certificate proofs your language level according to CEFR and can open new doors: at work, at universit or in everyday life. An overview of examination dates is available here.

Costs, duration and terms and conditions

In our school, you get more for your money. One lesson takes 60 minutes. The course materials are included in the price. If the teacher travels to your home or workplace, the travel is included when you live in the surroundings of Zurich airport or the city of Zurich or surroundings. Beyond this area we charge the travel costs half fare 2nd class.

You decide with the teacher the duration of the classes, according to your goals.

Prices in CHF per participant              

1 person Fr. 110.--

2 persons Fr. 65.--

The terms and conditions are available here