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Everything you need to know about our Swiss German courses
Get a clear overview of our Swiss German courses for beginners and elementary learners. See which course path matches your current level, how the lessons work, what they cost and where to find answers to the most common questions.
Beginners Group courses
For everyone with no or little knowledge of German. Course held in English.
Here you'll learn to understand basic Swiss German and hold simple conversations yourself.
Elementary Group courses
For everyone with basic knowledge of German and Swiss German. Course held in English.
Here you'll develop your basic communication skills in Swiss German and speak with greater confidence and ease.
Private lessons
Just you and your teacher.
Perfect your pronunciation in the dialect of your choice - from Zueridutsch to Walliserdeutsch. Flexible scheduling.
Immersion™
Dive in with intensive private lessons.
Half- or full-day courses tailored exactly to your learning goals - like a language stay at home.
Company courses
Swiss German for your team? Absolutely!
Individual coaching or group classes - tailored perfectly to your business needs.
Already speak German?
Here you'll find advanced Swiss German courses taught in German.
Placement Test
How good is your Swiss German?
Find out your level and let us help you choose the perfect course!
Beginners
Do you have little or no knowledge of Swiss German or German? This course is your ideal starting point. You’ll learn basic vocabulary, simple phrases, and sentence structures – so you can begin using the language in everyday situations right away.
Elementary
You already have some basic knowledge. This level builds on what you know and helps you expand your grammar and vocabulary in a more structured way. You’ll practise everyday topics more naturally and start to feel more at home in the language.
Learn Swiss German in English online - Beginner and Elementary group courses
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Swiss German Elementary 1 - online
group course
Online
CHF 599.00
Started. Possible to join (after placement test)
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Swiss German Beginner 1 - online
group course
Online
CHF 599.00
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Learn Swiss German in private lessons
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Practical Swiss German for Everyday Use
one-to-one
Online
from CHF 73.00 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.
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Practical Swiss German for Everyday Use
one-to-one
At your location
from CHF 122.00 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.
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Mastering Swiss German Pronounciation
one-to-one
Online
from CHF 76.00 per 45 mins.Your Online One-to-One Course – as flexible as you! We meet you exactly where you are. With top teachers, learning becomes an experience. Pace, content, and lesson length adapt flexibly to your needs.
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Mastering Swiss German Pronounciation
one-to-one
At your location
from CHF 131.00 per 45 mins.Convenient and time-saving. Your teacher comes to you.
Why travel to a course location when the course can come to you? You stay in your own environment – at home or at work – and use your time where it matters most: learning. -
Swiss German free conversation
one-to-one
Online
from CHF 73.00 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.
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Swiss German free conversation
one-to-one
At your location
from CHF 122.00 per 45 mins.Convenient and time-saving. Your teacher comes to you.
Why travel to a course location when the course can come to you? You stay in your own environment – at home or at work – and use your time where it matters most: learning. -
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What Swiss German courses do you offer?
We offer Swiss German group courses for Beginner and Elementary levels, private lessons, Immersion™, company courses, and a placement test to help you find the right starting point.
Can I learn Swiss German online?
Yes. You can learn Swiss German online in small groups or in private lessons. If you prefer, private lessons can also take place at your home or at your company.
Which Swiss German course is right for me?
That depends mainly on your current German level and your learning goals. Our placement test and the decision assistant above help you find the best course for your next step.
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learn moreFrequently asked questions about our Swiss German courses
Which Swiss German course is right for me?
Choose Beginner if you speak little or no High German; these courses are taught in English. Choose Understanding if your High German is at least B2/C1 and you mainly want to follow everyday and workplace conversations. Choose Speaking if you already understand Swiss German well and want to speak it more naturally and confidently.
Which Swiss German course formats do you offer?
We offer live online group courses, flexible private lessons online or on site, intensive Immersion™ training and tailored company courses. The best format depends on your current level, schedule and learning goals.
Which Swiss German dialect will I learn?
Our group courses teach a widely understood Midland Swiss German dialect that works well in Zurich, Aargau, Zug, Lucerne and St. Gallen. If you want to focus on a specific dialect such as Bernese or Basel German, private lessons are the best option.
How are the online group courses structured?
You learn live online in a small group with qualified teachers and plenty of active speaking practice. Courses usually meet once or twice per week, depending on the course shown in the current schedule.
Do I need to speak German before I start?
Not necessarily. Our beginner Swiss German courses are taught in English and are suitable if you have little or no High German. For the Understanding courses, we recommend very good High German skills; the Speaking courses are for learners who already understand Swiss German well.
How do I find the right level?
Use our free Swiss German placement test. We review your result and recommend the course and level that best fit your current skills.
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Swiss German teaching team at Sprachschule Schneider
This page is maintained and reviewed by our Swiss German specialists. It reflects our teaching practice, our level model for understanding and speaking, and many years of experience with Swiss dialects.
Sources and latest review
Last reviewed: 1 September 2026
Based on Sprachschule Schneider’s Swiss German level model and the current course and price information in our course shop.
