“Hoi Züri”– 10 typical phrases
November 22, 2020For learners of German, as well as our neighbours from the “big canton” of Germany, it can be difficult to navigate Zurich as newcomers. The local language plays a major part in this, because in Zurich, as in all other German-speaking regions in Switzerland, a dialect of Swiss German is spoken.
Why mistakes are your friends when learning a language
October 27, 2020Nobody likes making mistakes. However, personal attitudes towards making mistakes are also influenced by a learner’s social and cultural background. Learning in small groups can help to reduce fears and inhibitions.
5 reasons to learn a foreign language in Switzerland
August 26, 2020The small country of Switzerland has a great plurality of languages, which has long been part of its cultural heritage. Find out here why you should learn a foreign language.
LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES TODAY – A USELESS PAPER? PART II
July 27, 2020In our last blog post, we introduced you to different types of current language diplomas, as well as their benefits and evaluation system. In this blog post we will explain the concrete formats of these diplomas by means of two examples and give you practical information on how to obtain them.
LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES TODAY – A USELESS PAPER? PART I
June 23, 2020The question of the concrete benefits of a language diploma is not entirely unjustified nowadays. In this blog post you can find out what such a paper is for.