Discover the rhythm of Swiss culture while mastering the vibrant melody of Swiss German!
Welcome to Sprachschule Schneider! Immerse yourself in our dynamic Swiss German courses that blend interactive learning with cultural exploration. Our passionate instructors will guide you through an unforgettable journey, teaching you the language locals speak and the traditions that shape Switzerland. Get ready to embrace the vibrant spirit of Switzerland as you embark on an adventure that goes beyond language. On this page, you will find an overview of our Swiss German courses, all of which you can book now in our online shop.
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SWISS GERMAN COURSE CONCEPT
Beginner
You have little or no knowledge of High German or Swiss German. Part of the course takes place in English, so you need a minimum English level of B1.
Elementary
You have finished the beginner level or you have some basic knowledge of German and Swiss German. Part of the course takes place in English, so you need a minimum English level of B1.
Understanding
You have an excellent knowledge of High German and would like to understand Swiss German.
Speaking
You already understand Swiss German well. Your goal is to speak Swiss German.
The Swiss German course concept
- 1 or 2 times per week 2 hours of online evening classes*
- a new sublevel every 6 or 12 weeks
- small groups, on average only 4–5 students
- qualified, friendly teachers
*Most classes at Beginner levels take place 2 times a week, whereas most courses at higher levels (understanding, speaking) take place once a week.
New: Re-watch your lessons with VIDEO REPLAY
You missed a lesson or would like to watch a lesson or parts of it again at your leisure? With our VIDEO REPLAY courses, you have access to the recorded lessons on our protected cloud. This way you never miss a lesson again and get the most out of your language course. You can find more information here.
Beginner
Swiss German for beginners – the straightforward introduction for anyone who has no knowledge of High German or Swiss German yet, or who only knows elementary High German. In this course, you will learn the basics of Swiss German and rapidly progress in speaking and understanding the Swiss German used in everyday life. The course is partly in English, so having a B1 or higher level in this language would be beneficial.
Elementary
Swiss German Elementary – For those with some basic knowledge of German and Swiss German. In this course, you will focus on further building the basic communicative skills of the Swiss German language. The emphasis is on speaking and understanding in many everyday situations. You will partly receive explanations in English, so your English level should be B1 or higher.
Understanding
Understanding Swiss German – for excellent High German speakers. You have at least a B2/C1 level of High German, or you are from Germany or Austria and would like to understand the Swiss dialect better. In this course, you will learn the basics of Swiss German and quickly progress in understanding the dialect as well as in speaking simple and typical dialogues of everyday Swiss life.
Speaking
Speaking Swiss German – for excellent High German speakers. You already understand Swiss German well, but you do not yet regularly speak the Swiss dialect. This Swiss German course focuses on speaking and pronunciation, and you will learn many valuable tips that will improve your confidence.
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Our Swiss German group courses at one glance
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Speaking Swiss German (2/3) - online
group course online
CHF 529.00
Started. Possible to join (after placement test)
Speak Swiss German without inhibitions – in this course, aimed at those with excellent knowledge of High German (at least B2 or C1 level) the focus is on speaking and pronunciation. You will also become familiar with several useful rules that will give you confidence when speaking. Suitable for people who already understand a great deal of Swiss German, but have not yet used the dialect regularly when speaking and would like to make rapid progress.moreIn this online minigroup with only 3–4 participants on average, you get to speak more often and stay connected with your class mates via Zoom or other innovative web channels. Get motivated and discover your appetite for learning! -
Swiss German Elementary (2/3) – online
group course online
CHF 519.00
Started. Possible to join (after placement test)
Swiss German elementary, part 2. For those with some basic knowledge of German and Swiss German. In this course, you will focus on further building the basic communicative skills of the Swiss German language. The emphasis is on speaking and understanding in many everyday situations. You will receive explanations in English, so your English level should be B1 or higher.moreIn this online minigroup with only 3–4 participants on average, you get to speak more often and stay connected with your class mates via Zoom or other innovative web channels. Get motivated and discover your appetite for learning! -
Swiss German Elementary (3/3) – online
group course online
CHF 519.00
Course confirmed/confirmed upon your enrollment Swiss German elementary, part 1. For those with elementary knowledge of German and Swiss German. In this course, you will focus on further building the communicative skills of the Swiss German language. The emphasis is on speaking and understanding in numerous everyday situations. You will receive explanations in English, so your English level should be B1 or higher.moreIn this online minigroup with only 3–4 participants on average, you get to speak more often and stay connected with your class mates via Zoom or other innovative web channels. Get motivated and discover your appetite for learning! -
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Swiss German Beginner (1/3) - online
group course online
CHF 529.00
Started. Possible to join (after placement test)
Swiss German for beginners – the easy and motivating introduction for those without any or very little knowledge of German and Swiss German. In this course you will learn the basics of the Swiss German dialect and make rapid progress in speaking and understanding everyday Swiss German. The explanations are given in English language, so your level of the English language should be B1 or higher.moreIn this online minigroup with only 3–4 participants on average, you get to speak more often and stay connected with your class mates via Zoom or other innovative web channels. Get motivated and discover your appetite for learning! -
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Swiss German Beginner (2/3) - online
group course online
CHF 529.00
Course confirmed/confirmed upon your enrollment Swiss German for beginners, part 2. The easy and motivating way of learning Swiss dialect. In this course you will focus on building up the basic communicative skills of the Swiss German language. The emphasis is on speaking and understanding in everyday situations. The explanations are given in English language, so your level of the English language should be B1 or higher.moreIn this online minigroup with only 3–4 participants on average, you get to speak more often and stay connected with your class mates via Zoom or other innovative web channels. Get motivated and discover your appetite for learning! -
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Swiss German Beginner (3/3) - online
group course online
CHF 529.00
Course confirmed/confirmed upon your enrollment Swiss German for beginners, part 3. For those with some basic knowledge of German and Swiss German. In this course you will focus on building the basic communicative skills of the Swiss German language. The emphasis is on speaking and understanding in everyday situations. The explanations are given in English language, so your level of the English language should be B1 or higher.moreIn this online minigroup with only 3–4 participants on average, you get to speak more often and stay connected with your class mates via Zoom or other innovative web channels. Get motivated and discover your appetite for learning!
One-to-one online: personal and flexible Swiss German classes
Book an online Swiss German course in an instant. Your flexible private course takes place online via Zoom or other easy-to-use tools. This means you can learn Swiss German anywhere and at any time. We have a suitable teacher for almost every Swiss dialect. As in traditional private lessons, your highly-trained professional teacher will organise the classes individually and flexibly according to your needs and wishes. This means your online Swiss German course will always be individual and personal.
One-to-one on-site: the individual and personal way of learning Swiss German
In this individual and personal Swiss German course, you meet your teacher at our school in Zurich or wherever you wish. You decide how quickly you want to learn the dialect and which topics you want to study in greater depth. Whether you are a complete beginner or want to understand Swiss German better, improve your pronunciation, or speak Züridütsch or another dialect like a professional, in a private Swiss German course, you can efficiently achieve your personal goals in learning the dialect.
Our most popular one-to-one Swiss German courses
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Practical Swiss German for Everyday Use
one-to-one online
from CHF 72.00 per 45 mins.Communicate better in Swiss German for everyday life – this course prepares you in a simple and lively way to use Swiss German in daily life and enables you to make rapid progress. Suitable for people from Germany or Austria as well as for speakers of other languages who have no knowledge of High German.moreIn this online one-to-one course, you learn individually and flexibly. You decide the pace and lesson length yourself according to your needs and wishes. -
Swiss German free conversation
one-to-one online
from CHF 72.00 per 45 mins.Swiss German free conversation – in this course, you will gain confidence in speaking the dialect quickly. You can talk about different topics of interest in private or business contexts. You will get valuable feedback about your vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Neither you nor your teacher will need to prepare for this course.moreIn this online one-to-one course, you learn individually and flexibly. You decide the pace and lesson length yourself according to your needs and wishes. -
Swiss German free conversation
one-to-one
from CHF 119.00 per 45 mins.In this one-to-one course, you learn individually and flexibly. You decide the pace, the place to learn and the lesson length yourself according to your needs and wishes.more
Swiss German course in small groups online
An online Swiss German course at Sprachschule Schneider offers you the advantage of being able to study in a group from anywhere! Our language courses with a focus on understanding or speaking or for complete beginners will inspire you. Thanks to small groups, you will speak frequently and learn with an entertaining, interactive methodology. Get inspired and discover the charms of the Swiss dialects in modern online lessons!
Company courses: learn Swiss German in your company
Take a Swiss German course in your company! Whether for general topics or your company’s specific requirements, such as consultation meetings. We can offer a Swiss German course for any profession, from healthcare to hospitality.
Immersion: learn Swiss German fast
Fully immerse yourself in the dialect and learn Swiss German at a rapid pace! With our half-day and full-day courses, you’ll hear and speak nothing but Swiss German for the whole lesson. This way you’ll learn Swiss German in no time!
Learn Swiss German - at a glace
Whether you are a total beginner and don’t speak High German yet or you already know High German, we’ve got the perfect Swiss German course for you!
At Sprachschule Schneider, your Swiss German course will be an unforgettable experience! Our friendly native-speaking teachers will inspire you, whether you take a Swiss German course at our school in Zurich or learn Swiss German online.
Learn Swiss German in small groups and enjoy discovering the Swiss German language and its culture with others. Our Swiss German group courses take place online and are valued for their positive learning environment with professional instructors!
In our flexible private Swiss German lessons, your personal requirements are our main priority. You lead on the pace and time, and your Swiss German trainer supports you in achieving your Swiss German goals!
We also offer intensive one-to-one courses which will immerse you in the Swiss German language and culture for either a whole or a half day at a time.
You can even take a Swiss German course in your company and learn Swiss German with your team!