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 GERMAN CONVERSATION

EXPLORE BASEL THROUGH CONVERSATION CLASSES

GERMAN REFRESHER

Hands-on Language Class in everyday situations and around the coffee table

hike & TALK GERMAN

SwaP the blackboard for the woods

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A good learning experience and much fun is guaranteed!

German Classes for Expats Conversational fluency in everyday situations

Do you have some basic knowledge of German already, but somehow find it hard to speak? If you have ever struggled learning German in the classroom or at home, then my WALK & TALK GERMAN classes in Basel are just for you!

  • Learn beyond the classroom – all lessons take place in real life locations around town.

  • Study while your kids are in school – day time lessons to suit your family agenda.

  • Benefit from semi-private teaching –  3 to 5 students per group to maximize your speaking opportunities.

  • Practice with and receive immediate feedback from a native speaking teacher.

  • Go where the locals go – my classes include a wide range of practical information and take you along to fun and unusual places.

Knowing the language of your host country will open many doors for you and make your stay in Basel an even more rewarding experience. The more you feel at home , the more successful your family’s stay will be. Or in other words – learning German is just a starting point, it has benefits far beyond just knowing the language.

"The only normal way to begin speaking in a new language is to begin speaking badly." Greg Thomson

The ideal supplement to your classes at a language school

GERMAN CONVERSATION

Train your conversation skills with a native German teacher while you explore Basel on foot. Putting into practice what you’ve learnt in school is the perfect combination to boost your learning progress. Moreover, being on your feet and out and about is proven to improve both learning ability and memory retention.  

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Which programme matches your individual study needs? How does my teaching method work? How to prepare so you get the most out of your WALK & TALK GERMAN CONVERSATION ? For these and other questions, feel free to contact me or schedule a free trial lesson.

GERMAN CONVERSATION walks cover various city quarters as well as Basel’s natural surroundings. Get a glimpse of the busy Rhine ports in Kleinhüningen, enjoy a leisurely stroll in medieval St Alban or venture through vineyards across the German border, just to name a few of our destinations.

As we walk around Basel, I engage you in natural conversation, no pre-set textbook dialogues, depending on your German skills.

brush up your vocabulary and train your speaking ability

GERMAN REFRESHER

Brush up and improve your German in this hands-on GERMAN REFRESHER training in everyday situations and around the coffee table.

Depending on the topic and the weather, our classes are held in locations in Basel where you need to use your German: in the supermarket, in a furniture store, at the library and in a pharmacy, amongst others.

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Which class matches your individual study needs? How does my teaching method work? How to prepare so you get the most out of your WALK & TALK GERMAN REFRESHER CLASS ? For these and other questions, please feel free to contact me or schedule a free trial lesson.

Every GERMAN REFRESHER lesson focuses on a topic relevant to your everyday life.  On-site trainings alternate with sessions where we work on vocabulary, speaking tools and dialogs. For those we stop by a new café each time, so you get to know interesting new places all over Basel as we go along. Whenever needed, we also cover basic aspects of German grammar.

Treat yourself to a mind-calming hike in nature

HIKE & TALK GERMAN

Enjoy the outdoors and develop your German skills with HIKE & TALK GERMAN. Hiking is said to be the Swiss national sport and combines the benefits of physical exercise with the pleasure of being outdoors.

Join us and experience how the beautiful scenery around Basel changes with the seasons. HIKE & TALK GERMAN provides you with insider’s knowledge of our trinational region as well as inspiration for planning your own family outings. As we hike along, you have the opportunity to apply your German skills chatting with and listening to a German native speaker – without pressure and in a relaxed atmoshpere.

Private HIKES
 
Do have relatives or friends visiting? You would like to treat them to a hike in our beautiful Swiss outdoors, but don't want to worry about finding the way or researching a location? You can book me as your private hiking guide for CHF  250.-/day (plus transport cost), inclusive of all advance preparations related to the hike.

How about enjoying ⇒ Winding paths along the Rhine in summer? => Morning mist and autumn colours in the wild Jura hills? The crisp winter air with the splendid views of the alpine peaks? ⇒ Cherry blossoming in the German Markgräflerland? ⇒ Fresh spring green and steep gorges in the forest? 

custom-tailored to your goals Fast & Flexible

PRIVATE LESSONS

WALK & TALK GERMAN PRIVATE LESSONS in Basel with individual tutoring are the fastest and most efficient way to learn your new language. With the teacher’s undivided attention you can learn German at maximum speed and benefit from a high amount of speaking time.

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Which programme matches your individual study needs? How does my teaching method work? How to prepare so you get the most out of your WALK & TALK GERMAN PRIVATE LESSONS ? For these and other questions, feel free to contact me or schedule a free trial lesson.

The programme follows either the GERMAN CONVERSATION or the GERMAN REFRESHER CLASS, depending on your German level and your study goals. Also, we can address your specific needs concerning German grammar, prepare upcoming telephone calls, meetings or doctor’s appointments – you name it.

GERMAN PRIVATE LESSONS take place in public places or cafés right in the centre of Basel. Real life speaking opportunities are guaranteed!

Learning a new language is an adventure

HOW IT WORKS

How  do  you  say  that  in  German?  Teaching  you  what you  really  need.

My teaching style is conversational. I help you develop your German skills based on everyday situations you encounter in Switzerland, such as small talk, shopping, restaurants, travelling and at social and healthcare appointments.

What’s  up  in  Basel?  Explore  your  new  home  town  and  culture.

Would you like to immerse yourself in Basel life? Go where the locals go? Establish contacts with local people and try to see the country with their eyes? My classes include a wide range of practical information on Switzerland and Basel and take you along to fun and unusual places.

lEARN  GERMAN  IN  bASEL – Flexible  and  tailor  made.

Teaching small groups, I have an open ear for your needs and can include specific topics upon your request (e.g. upcoming telephone calls or meetings, newspaper articles or grammar questions).

Practice  makes  perfect.  The  joy  of  being  in  charge  of  your  learning.

I encourage you to be in the driving seat of your own learning process. My classes serve you as a compass and provide you with speaking tools, training opportunities and immediate feedback from a native speaker. What’s more, I am happy to share with you some useful methods for your own revision and self-study at home.

EVERy  ADVENTURE  REQUIRES  A  first  step.

Knowing the language of your host country will open many doors for you and make your stay here an even more rewarding experience. Step out of your comfort zone and join me today. I would be more than happy to discuss your individual study needs.

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