German Courses in Zurich
Individualized learning experience in a small group of 2-5 participants
High quality German courses in the heart of the city, taught by teachers with a university background in linguistics.
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German course in Zurich
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Individual Experience
- Focus on speaking and pronunciation
- Small groups of 2-5 participants
- Teachers with a university background in linguistics
- Central location
- Free trial lesson
Inquiry. Submit your request online or by phone.
Consultation. We will contact you within 1 hour to clarify your needs and suggest a course.
Registration. Once you have decided which course suits you, we will invite you to sign our registration form.
University class teachers
You will be taught only by carefully selected teachers with a university background in linguistics.
Focus on speaking
Speaking is at the core of our teaching method - it is only by speaking that you can learn to speak.
Max. 2-5 participants
To ensure top quality teaching, group size is limited to 2-5 participants.
Fast progress
We always aim to complete one level in one course. You will not encounter such course types as A1.1 or A1.2 at VOX-Sprachschule.
Central location
The schools are a couple of minutes away from the main train station of Zurich and Winterthur.
Trial lesson
You are always welcome to book a trial lesson before embarking on your language journey with us!
Super-Intensive
- 1 month
- 4 or 5 lessons per week
- 20 lessons of 135 min.
- Max. 5 participants
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pay in 3 - 12 months, 0% fees
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Full price CHF 2'460.-
Intensive
- 2 months
- 3 lessons per week
- 24 lessons of 120 min.
- Max. 5 participants
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pay in 3 - 12 months, 0% fees
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Full price CHF 2'370.-
Standard
- 3 months
- 2 lessons per week
- 24 lessons of 90 min.
- Max. 5 participants
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pay in 3 - 12 months, 0% fees
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Full price CHF 2'205.-
Individual Lesson
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible course duration
- Individual goals
- Full attention of the teacher
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Price per 60 minutes CHF 120.-
- Discounts available when taking 20 lessons or more
Pricing
Based on value
The price of a language course is always linked to the group size and the course content. We start group courses with only 2 people (max. 5) and aim to complete one level within one course.
(Translated by Google) I really liked the course. Our teacher Leah responded very well to our goals and needs and managed to reconcile them. I made the most progress in speaking. The many conversations during the lessons have enabled me to speak more fluently and have expanded my active vocabulary. With Leah we often looked at the origin of words, the exact meaning and the “area of use” of new words, which made it much easier for me to remember and understand them. Leah's attentive and personable way of teaching suited me very well. I would go to her class again in a heartbeat. I can't immediately think of anything that could have been done better, except perhaps that we didn't receive the books until the middle of the course, which firstly wasn't your fault and secondly wasn't that much of a problem. Leah managed it great :) (Original) Der Kurs hat mir richtig gut gefallen. Unsere Lehrerin Leah ist super auf unsere Ziele und Bedürfnisse eingegangen und hat es geschafft diese unter einen Hut zu bringen. Den grössten Fortschritt habe ich beim Sprechen gemacht. Die vielen Unterhaltungen während den Lektionen haben es mir ermöglicht nun einiges fliessender sprechen zu können und hat meinen aktiven Wortschatz erweitert. Wir haben mit Leah oft die Wortherkunft, die genaue Bedeutung und den „Verwendungsbereich“ von neuen Vokabeln angeschaut, was es mir enorm erleichtert hat mir diese zu merken und zu verstehen. Leahs aufmerksame und sympathische Art zu unterrichten hat sehr gut zu mir gepasst. Ich würde sofort wieder zu ihr in den Unterricht gehen. Gerade spontan kommt mir nichts in den Sinn, das man hätte besser machen können, ausser vielleicht dass wir die Bücher erst Mitte des Kurses erhalten haben, was erstens nicht euer Fehler war und zweitens gar nicht so gestört hat. Leah hat das super gemanagt :)
I highly recommend taking your German classes at VOX. And even more so I recommend requesting Alexander Lips as your teacher. Over the last year or so I've taken a few classes with Alexander (B1, B2, C1) and I've waited to make a review as I've been gate keeping his greatness. He is the best language instructor I've ever had and the most passionate. It is hard to stay motivated to study a language and it's hard to attend an evening course after work. But this isn't the case in Alexander's class. His expertise is inspiring. The course was completely tailored to our goals and our motivations. We explored poetry, books and presentations, all of which was frankly fun and enriching. We learned grammar, practiced speaking and reading, all while learning about history and art. I can also say I've read two books in German now which is super satisfying and it also gives me more to talk about to my friends in German. If anything I wish I had more time to learn and take advantage of Alexander's great instruction. Another very unique skill of Alexander's is his deep understanding of etymology and applying the skill to make words stick in your mind. He can break down words into components to then make connections to others words, languages, history, or stories. He shows the patterns to look for to do the same. There are words I'll never forget because he took the time to really give us the depth of the word. Such a talent to have! Huge thank you to VOX for such great organization and a huge thank you to Alexander for all the work and care he puts in his instruction. So, if you've read to here you should really go register already for a course!
This is an excellent language school. I was looking for a flexible program that could accommodate my work and travel schedule, and yet allow me to gain a working knowledge of German fairly quickly. The staff at VOX-sprachschule were incredibly cooperative and helpful. With their assistance I was able to find the right level and schedule for lessons. In my case this was private lessons via video. But am sure the group lessons are excellent as well. The teaching materials and the quality of instruction is really superb. I am especially pleased with my instructor, Isabelle Wegmüller, who is very knowledgeable, patient and fun. I am making good progress and expect to continue on with my lessons for the foreseeable future. I highly recommend this language school.
(Translated by Google) I wanted to learn French and took 20 hours of private lessons with Mr. Sebastien. Very nice, understanding and took things slowly. The administration took very good care of your new arrivals. They called me after the first week to see how I was doing. I once gave a 4-star rating and 1 day later the administration called me directly to ask what was missing or how they could help. Overall, I was very satisfied with Mr. Sebastien and the VOX administration team. When I have more time again, I would like to continue my lessons. (Original) Ich wollte Französisch lernen und machte dort 20 Stunden Privatunterricht mit dem Herr Sebastien. Sehr nett, verständnisvoll und ging die Sache langsam an. Die Administration kümmerte sich sehr gut um Ihre Neuzugänge. Sie riefen mich nach der ersten Woche an, um zu wissen wie es mir ergeht. Ich machte einmal eine 4-Sterne Bewertung und 1 Tag später rief die Administration direkt mich an um zu fragen was mir fehlte oder wie sie noch behilflich sein können. Im grossen und ganzen war ich sehr zufrieden von Herr Sebastien und dem Administrationsteam von VOX. Wenn ich wieder mehr Zeit habe möchte ich gerne mein Unterricht fortsetzen.
I am taking level B1 with Björn and he is great! He is friendly and very professional: his explanations are clear and kind, he is very energetic and has always a clear path to follow in the classroom. Very recommended!
The best language school for immigrants. Very reliable and responsive team, great teachers and also comfortable classes in heart of the city. I improved myself a lot with two courses already, and gladly will attend for more. Also the schedule might be flexible and they help with any questions I have. Thank you VOX! Keep going 🤗
I am very happy with the teaching method of this school. Before I started to learn German with this method, I had been learning German already two years. Nevertheless I didn't feel power to communicate, not even talking about passing the exam in order to receive permit C. And with the method of this school I only needed one and a half months and I passed the exam with 85% out of 100%. I started to talk to people. I started to understand cases and genders. Rules of the German language no longer scare me. It all became like a game for me. And my learning now goes on, ones you understand the method, you can continue learning all the time. I recommend this school very much. And if I decide to learn some other language more, I will absolutely go only to this language school.
I started my German language learning journey with Vox Language School as a complete beginner. I took an A1 group course with Solange, which helped me so much to get started in German and allowed me to delve into the fundamentals of German (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation). Currently, I am taking individual lessons from Tatiana, tailored to my language needs. We are working on more advanced grammar rules, vocabulary and also specific strategies to pass TELC B1 exam. Overall, my experience with Vox is outstanding, especially with individual lessons, I can swiftly progress and learn whatever I need to achieve my language goals. Therefore, I highly recommend Vox Language School.
I think I achieved my goals by doing a course with Felicity. I learned something new about learning as well, which I can apply in every studying subject. That's why I can recommend this course to everyone who learns German. The studying materials and school facilities are also of highest quality. Thank you ones more for your team work!
Elly from Vox the best teacher we can have she corrected each moment our mistakes ans prononciation.
I really enjoy studying German at this school. I am grateful for the opportunity in a short time to gain knowledge for communication in a new country for me. Special thanks to the teacher Solange Morel, who gives information very professionally and excitingly and strongly motivates in learning the language! She’s really cool at teaching!
Awesome class
(Translated by Google) I really liked the course. Our teacher Leah responded very well to our goals and needs and managed to reconcile them. I made the most progress in speaking. The many conversations during the lessons have enabled me to speak more fluently and have expanded my active vocabulary. With Leah we often looked at the origin of words, the exact meaning and the “area of use” of new words, which made it much easier for me to remember and understand them. Leah's attentive and personable way of teaching suited me very well. I would go to her class again in a heartbeat. I can't immediately think of anything that could have been done better, except perhaps that we didn't receive the books until the middle of the course, which firstly wasn't your fault and secondly wasn't that much of a problem. Leah managed it great :) (Original) Der Kurs hat mir richtig gut gefallen. Unsere Lehrerin Leah ist super auf unsere Ziele und Bedürfnisse eingegangen und hat es geschafft diese unter einen Hut zu bringen. Den grössten Fortschritt habe ich beim Sprechen gemacht. Die vielen Unterhaltungen während den Lektionen haben es mir ermöglicht nun einiges fliessender sprechen zu können und hat meinen aktiven Wortschatz erweitert. Wir haben mit Leah oft die Wortherkunft, die genaue Bedeutung und den „Verwendungsbereich“ von neuen Vokabeln angeschaut, was es mir enorm erleichtert hat mir diese zu merken und zu verstehen. Leahs aufmerksame und sympathische Art zu unterrichten hat sehr gut zu mir gepasst. Ich würde sofort wieder zu ihr in den Unterricht gehen. Gerade spontan kommt mir nichts in den Sinn, das man hätte besser machen können, ausser vielleicht dass wir die Bücher erst Mitte des Kurses erhalten haben, was erstens nicht euer Fehler war und zweitens gar nicht so gestört hat. Leah hat das super gemanagt :)
I highly recommend taking your German classes at VOX. And even more so I recommend requesting Alexander Lips as your teacher. Over the last year or so I've taken a few classes with Alexander (B1, B2, C1) and I've waited to make a review as I've been gate keeping his greatness. He is the best language instructor I've ever had and the most passionate. It is hard to stay motivated to study a language and it's hard to attend an evening course after work. But this isn't the case in Alexander's class. His expertise is inspiring. The course was completely tailored to our goals and our motivations. We explored poetry, books and presentations, all of which was frankly fun and enriching. We learned grammar, practiced speaking and reading, all while learning about history and art. I can also say I've read two books in German now which is super satisfying and it also gives me more to talk about to my friends in German. If anything I wish I had more time to learn and take advantage of Alexander's great instruction. Another very unique skill of Alexander's is his deep understanding of etymology and applying the skill to make words stick in your mind. He can break down words into components to then make connections to others words, languages, history, or stories. He shows the patterns to look for to do the same. There are words I'll never forget because he took the time to really give us the depth of the word. Such a talent to have! Huge thank you to VOX for such great organization and a huge thank you to Alexander for all the work and care he puts in his instruction. So, if you've read to here you should really go register already for a course!
This is an excellent language school. I was looking for a flexible program that could accommodate my work and travel schedule, and yet allow me to gain a working knowledge of German fairly quickly. The staff at VOX-sprachschule were incredibly cooperative and helpful. With their assistance I was able to find the right level and schedule for lessons. In my case this was private lessons via video. But am sure the group lessons are excellent as well. The teaching materials and the quality of instruction is really superb. I am especially pleased with my instructor, Isabelle Wegmüller, who is very knowledgeable, patient and fun. I am making good progress and expect to continue on with my lessons for the foreseeable future. I highly recommend this language school.
(Translated by Google) I wanted to learn French and took 20 hours of private lessons with Mr. Sebastien. Very nice, understanding and took things slowly. The administration took very good care of your new arrivals. They called me after the first week to see how I was doing. I once gave a 4-star rating and 1 day later the administration called me directly to ask what was missing or how they could help. Overall, I was very satisfied with Mr. Sebastien and the VOX administration team. When I have more time again, I would like to continue my lessons. (Original) Ich wollte Französisch lernen und machte dort 20 Stunden Privatunterricht mit dem Herr Sebastien. Sehr nett, verständnisvoll und ging die Sache langsam an. Die Administration kümmerte sich sehr gut um Ihre Neuzugänge. Sie riefen mich nach der ersten Woche an, um zu wissen wie es mir ergeht. Ich machte einmal eine 4-Sterne Bewertung und 1 Tag später rief die Administration direkt mich an um zu fragen was mir fehlte oder wie sie noch behilflich sein können. Im grossen und ganzen war ich sehr zufrieden von Herr Sebastien und dem Administrationsteam von VOX. Wenn ich wieder mehr Zeit habe möchte ich gerne mein Unterricht fortsetzen.
I am taking level B1 with Björn and he is great! He is friendly and very professional: his explanations are clear and kind, he is very energetic and has always a clear path to follow in the classroom. Very recommended!
The best language school for immigrants. Very reliable and responsive team, great teachers and also comfortable classes in heart of the city. I improved myself a lot with two courses already, and gladly will attend for more. Also the schedule might be flexible and they help with any questions I have. Thank you VOX! Keep going 🤗
I am very happy with the teaching method of this school. Before I started to learn German with this method, I had been learning German already two years. Nevertheless I didn't feel power to communicate, not even talking about passing the exam in order to receive permit C. And with the method of this school I only needed one and a half months and I passed the exam with 85% out of 100%. I started to talk to people. I started to understand cases and genders. Rules of the German language no longer scare me. It all became like a game for me. And my learning now goes on, ones you understand the method, you can continue learning all the time. I recommend this school very much. And if I decide to learn some other language more, I will absolutely go only to this language school.
I started my German language learning journey with Vox Language School as a complete beginner. I took an A1 group course with Solange, which helped me so much to get started in German and allowed me to delve into the fundamentals of German (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation). Currently, I am taking individual lessons from Tatiana, tailored to my language needs. We are working on more advanced grammar rules, vocabulary and also specific strategies to pass TELC B1 exam. Overall, my experience with Vox is outstanding, especially with individual lessons, I can swiftly progress and learn whatever I need to achieve my language goals. Therefore, I highly recommend Vox Language School.
I think I achieved my goals by doing a course with Felicity. I learned something new about learning as well, which I can apply in every studying subject. That's why I can recommend this course to everyone who learns German. The studying materials and school facilities are also of highest quality. Thank you ones more for your team work!
Elly from Vox the best teacher we can have she corrected each moment our mistakes ans prononciation.
I really enjoy studying German at this school. I am grateful for the opportunity in a short time to gain knowledge for communication in a new country for me. Special thanks to the teacher Solange Morel, who gives information very professionally and excitingly and strongly motivates in learning the language! She’s really cool at teaching!
Awesome class
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Finding the right German courses in Zurich
Finding the right language school for a German course in Zurich is not an easy task. The price range is wide and the combination possibilities are endless. So, how do you find the appropriate German course for your specific needs? You have to consider different aspects: personal goals, ideal time frame, size of the group, professionality of the instructors, and ample speaking opportunities. At VOX, we prioritize oral communication: Speaking proficiency is the most important facet to language learning. All other language skills can be built on the basis of speaking, but not vice versa.
Quality, money, and time when learning German
When choosing your German course in Zurich, always ensure that you learn in groups with a maximum of 5 students. In larger groups, the teacher will simply not have enough time to focus on your individual progress. Always check the qualifications of the teacher. Ideally, the teacher should have an academic background in linguistics; otherwise you risk going through an endless cycle of boring grammar exercises (in a book). The teacher will not be able to explain how the language works due to a lack of specialized knowledge. If you choose a course with a native speaker who does not have a university background in linguistics, the learning process will eventually take longer, as the only way you will be learning is by imitation.
With clear grammatical explanations of the structure of the German language, you save valuable time, which can be redirected towards improving your speaking proficiency. That is why the German courses offered by VOX in Zurich only take 1-3 months to cover one full level. We consciously decided not to subdivide our courses into discrete levels, e.g. A1.1, A1.2, A1.3 etc. Our setup allows for German grammar to be integrated extremely fast into actively speaking. If you consider the price of the course as well as the value of your time, you will see that VOX has a very competitive offer on the market, which saves you time and lets you reach your goals straight away. Join a trial lesson and see for yourself.
Group size
The maximum group size is an essential factor for learning efficiently. In large groups, the teacher will have to use group exercises as an economical compromise, since it would be impossible to dedicate enough time to each student personally. In the best-case scenario, the teacher tries to alternate between different groups to create value in the exercise and correct the students’ spoken language. Most of the time, the students are left alone with the responsibility of correcting themselves without receiving any input. In this setup, it is unlikely that the students will learn from their mistakes, but rather that they will copy those made by their fellow classmates. In the long term, this leads to the development of bad linguistic reflexes, which are very difficult to correct. At VOX, we only do exercises that allow the teacher to pay the appropriate amount of attention to every participant.
Psychology, motivation, and learning efficiency
For children, it is easy to learn languages, because they apply a set of strategies that lead to success. If that is the case, why is it so difficult for adults to master a language? The reason lies in the psychological barriers that evolve during adolescence. At VOX, we are aware of that, and we developed a set of strategies to dismantle those barriers and enable you to learn like a child again. Once you know how to actively use the strategies to successfully learn a new language, we will help you discover your intrinsic motivation to learn German. Living in Zurich is very challenging, and there might be many external reasons why you would like to start to learn German. Internal motivation will always be the best driver for language acquisition. We will support you in defining a reason that will genuinely help you learn fast and let you have fun doing so.
Everybody has a strategy to learn languages, but there is scientific evidence on integrating language-related information more efficiently; we will use that knowledge to help you reach maximum learning efficiency.
Different learning targets
Everybody has different goals when booking a German course. Most people would like to strengthen their speaking proficiency for personal reasons, but there are also other grounds for this, such as preparation for an official exam (TELC or Goethe) or improvement of spoken and written communication and establishment of professional vocabulary for work purposes. No matter what goal you have, we, at VOX, tailor the course to your specific needs. The small group size allows for the teacher to factor your goal into the lesson and to bring you to your particular target in the best possible way. We take responsibility for your individual target and will never leave you to struggle by yourself.
Shaping your German course
At VOX you have full flexibility. If you feel like you’re not making any progress or that something is going wrong during your German lessons, we have a quality control department that checks in with you at different times throughout the course. We will always listen to your feedback, and if there is any issue, we will always try to find a fast and appropriate solution. If there are any difficulties with your instructor, you can request to change the teacher at any time of your German course.
Central location
If you intend to book a German course, you will invest money and time, which are precious resources nowadays. We chose a very central location in Zurich, so that you can come to your lessons on your way home or when going to the office. Our school is situated right at Zurich Central and only a couple of minutes by foot from Zurich Main Station in the historic Polybahn building. If you go on a business trip or vacation, you will also be able to join your class remotely with the help of our innovative VOX digital board setup and still enjoy the highest quality of learning.
99 Super Teachers
Every teacher working at VOX-Sprachschule has a background in linguistics and is passionate about languages. In order to join the team, they have to pass a tough one-and-a-half-hour interview, during which we cover topics ranging from phonetics and grammar to motivational psychology.
Dzmitry Nenashau

Leonie Beckmann

Houria Merrad-Ouazine

Teodora Falub

Ieva Jefremova

Camille Séris

Laura Greber

Reem Sharif

Fabian Bollinger

Anastasia Silyukova

Ruth Tuschewski

Rikasih Tarjuki

Litong Liu

Evgeniia Dorosh
Dzmitry Nenashau

Leonie Beckmann

Houria Merrad-Ouazine

Teodora Falub

Ieva Jefremova

Camille Séris

Laura Greber

Reem Sharif

Fabian Bollinger

Anastasia Silyukova

Ruth Tuschewski

Rikasih Tarjuki

Litong Liu

Evgeniia Dorosh
Dzmitry Nenashau

Leonie Beckmann

Houria Merrad-Ouazine

Teodora Falub
Many people struggle to learn German due to psychological barriers preventing them from actively speaking. At VOX-Sprachschule, we have developed a methodology that grants you the possibility to overcome whatever difficulties you may encounter when looking for the most efficient way to learn how to speak. Our teachers will constantly pay attention to your individual learning needs, which is guaranteed to make your experience at VOX-Sprachschule a success story.
Speaking is the most natural function of language. If we compare learning languages to learning an instrument, the key to success is practice - practicing playing or, in the case of languages, speaking. Once the connections between your brain and the muscles responsible for speech are established, you can create beautifully sounding sentences. At VOX-Sprachschule, you will learn to speak actively - understanding, reading, and writing will follow.
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