FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Your Language Course at speakeasy Zurich

Registration is straightforward: use our course configurator on the website. There you can see all German courses at a glance and select your desired course directly.

No – there is no additional registration fee at speakeasy Zurich once you have chosen a course. Course and workbook materials are not included in the course price but can be easily purchased at the reception.

You can select your preferred payment method through our course configurator. We accept credit cards, PayPal, debit cards, or instant bank transfer – so you’ll always find the method that suits you best.

Yes! speakeasy Zurich regularly offers special promotions, such as early-bird discounts or a “Bring-a-Friend” bonus when you register a friend for a course. Multi-month bookings are also advantageous: the longer your course plan, the better the price. Please note that these discounts apply only to consecutive months. More details can be found in our Terms & Conditions.

At speakeasy Zurich, you can choose from several course times to find one that fits your schedule. If your timetable changes, it is usually possible – depending on availability – to switch to another group.

Yes! Up to 10 days before the course starts, you can move your course to another month free of charge or receive up to 70% of the course fee back. After this period or once the course has started, rescheduling or cancellation is no longer possible.

We do not provide accommodation ourselves, but we are happy to offer practical tips and recommendations to help you find a suitable apartment or room in Zurich.

Yes! Our Super-Intensive German Course with 18 lessons per week meets the requirements for a language or study preparation visa in Switzerland. After registration, you will receive a confirmation that can be used for your visa application (fee applies as indicated).

Our group courses at speakeasy Zurich have between 4 and a maximum of 14 participants. Small groups ensure more practice opportunities, active participation, and personalised support from the teacher.

A standard course at speakeasy Zurich usually lasts four weeks. If you prefer a shorter learning package, that is also possible – just contact us, and we’ll find the right solution for you.

In our Intensive and Super-Intensive courses, you can complete levels A1, A2, or B1 in about two months each. For B2, plan roughly three months, and for C1 about four months.
Evening courses that meet less frequently per week will take longer accordingly.

Our teachers are native or near-native German speakers with years of experience teaching German as a foreign language. With expertise, dedication, and clear explanations, they help you improve your German effectively and quickly.

Yes! Simply email us, and we’ll arrange a free trial lesson so you can get to know our teaching style.

If you’re unsure about the right level, you can take our free online placement test for guidance.
Alternatively, we offer a free consultation with a teacher to assess your current language level.

Yes! At speakeasy Zurich, you can take official telc exams for all levels from A1 to C1 Hochschule. All information about dates, exam formats, and registration is available on our website.

Our language school in Zurich is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport. For online courses, we use Zoom – access details are sent by email before the course begins.

Course and workbook materials can be purchased directly at the reception at speakeasy Zurich.

No problem! As long as there are available spots in another group, you can switch to the appropriate level free of charge within the month.

If you cannot attend a lesson, you will still stay up to date: all worksheets, assignments, and materials are available on our digital learning platform for independent review.
We also offer online tutoring. All necessary access information will be provided by email after registration.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to reschedule or cancel a previously booked telc exam. Please plan your registration carefully.