German for people building a life and career in Switzerland
Speak like
you belong here
SpeakGerman.ch teaches the German you actually need in Switzerland - at work, on the tram, with your neighbours, at your child's Kita. The language of everyday life here.
We just opened - and that's the point
New place for new people
SpeakGerman.ch is a brand new school, created by experienced and passionate teachers. That means small groups, direct attention to every student, and the program which is perfectly tailored to your needs. If you want to be taught, not processed, this is your moment.
Who we are
We've done it for others, we'll do it for you
Mila Kurowska has eight years of teaching experience with expats. She's built her own materials and method — designed to keep you motivated, not just enrolled. She guides lawyers, bankers, doctors, and IT professionals through the exact German they need to belong in Switzerland.
- 100%Exam pass rate
- 100%Permit success
- 100%Satisfaction while learning
I really enjoyed learning German with Mila. Her lessons were always fun, engaging, and well organized, which made it easy to stay motivated and keep improving. Thanks to her support and preparation, I passed my B2 exam earlier than planned. I made a lot of progress during our time together, and the lessons were both effective and enjoyable. I can highly recommend Mila to anyone who wants to improve their German in a relaxed but focused learning environment.
I had the absolute pleasure of having Mila as my German teacher in Zürich. Besides being very well spoken and educated in Deutsch as a language, Mila is also well equipped to work with adults. Learning a new language is hard but my experience with Mila made learning German easier. Mila went above and beyond in curating exercises that helped me so much with practicing grammar and the language principles. Her passion for the language reflects in her teaching style where she pushes you hard to learn but also knows when to pause. Mila is also patient, joyful and easy going. So happy our paths crossed.
Real German lives on the streets and in the mountains, not in the textbooks
The difference between Hochdeutsch and what your neighbours actually speak
Switzerland runs on two Germans: Standard German for contracts, official letters, and the workplace - and Swiss German (Schwiizerdütsch) for everything else: your neighbours, the people at the till, the parents at Kindergarten pickup. Most courses only teach you the first one. We teach you both, and explain the gap between them.
At the bank
Opening an account, understanding the fees.
Guten TagGrüezi
Café and small talk
The chat before the coffee arrives.
DankeMerci
Talking to your neighbours
Hallway hellos and hallway favours.
Hallohoi
Parent-teacher meetings
Kita and Kindergarten pickup.
KindergartenChindsgi
On the tram
Start a conversation with a stranger.
EntschuldigungExgüsi
Calling your Hausarzt
Booking, and understanding what you're told.
Tausend DankTuusig dank!
Feel and enjoy the city you live in - not just survive in it.
Along the way, you'll meet people going through the same thing you are.
A historic home in the old town.
SpeakGerman.ch is located in a historic building in Zürich's Altstadt, a short walk from the train station:
How the courses work
Five levels. One steady pace.
A half-level runs 36 sessions, twice or three times a week, 90 minutes each - about three months to complete. Built to last, not to rush. If you're working against a deadline - a permit renewal, a visa requirement - ask about a faster-paced track when you get in touch.
This isn't just for people going to an office. If you moved here for a partner's job, if you're not working yet, if you're raising kids here, or if you're building a career of your own - the course is shaped around your life, not a job title.
Choose a format
Each links to the same place - get in touch and we'll help you pick.
What's inside a lesson
Certificates and Exams
If you need a certificate - for a residence permit, naturalization, or university - our courses prepare you for that as well. We've got you covered.
Get in touch
Talk to us
Tell us where you're starting from and what you're aiming for. We'll talk within 24 hours or less.