Speak German with joy and confidence!

We empower international learners in Switzerland to communicate with confidence and pass exams through our 3-step Joylingua Coaching Approach.

Just imagine if...

Instead of feeling blocked, you magically get into the flow without even thinking when speaking to your neighbours, your child’s teacher or at social events. You genuinely connect with people.

Instead of feeling nervous when walking into the exam room, you feel well-prepared and confident. You successfully pass your language exam the first time around.

Rather than being disappointed that you are still learning the same grammar over and over again, you finally understand how you can absorb the language fast - at your own pace and in line with your learning style.

You feel comfortable and supported by an empathetic coach who encourages you and doesn’t make you worry about making mistakes, who understands Swiss culture, and who speaks fluent English.

What our clients say:

  • “I’ve really enjoyed the lessons as Teresa makes them interesting, giving lots of tips on practical, useful phrases to help with conversation. She is also very positive and encouraging. She makes you feel at ease and goes at a pace you are comfortable with, whilst also pushing you enough to excel. An added bonus is: she is a lovely person to be around.”

    Karen Barrot from Ireland

  • “Teresa was an excellent teacher and I managed to pass the exam for my MBA last Friday that I have been studying for.  This is almost entirely due to her teaching and motivational ability. It’s been a pretty intensive few weeks of tutoring and I am thoroughly impressed/pleased with the quality of the teaching and my resultant exam success.”

    Tom Brinded from England

  • “I am very happy, my coach is completely the right speed/vibe for me. She never makes me feel bad when I make a mistake. I am definitely proud of what I have achieved, and I am more comfortable with German speakers in everyday situations. I am not put off by the first or two sentences and use the “Sprechen Sie Englisch” far less frequently. I am also understanding more and more when people speak Swiss German.”

    Patrick Shelley from the USA

  • “When the time came to start the preparations for the A2 exam, my lessons with my coach were instrumental in getting me over the line and thanks to her assistance I have passed it with high marks.”

    Monika Krupa from Poland

  • “It’s exactly what I needed to progress. Perfect combination of consistency and flexibility. By having a custom-made program and only one devoted tutor for almost 2 years now, I know exactly where I excel and where I need improvements to achieve my goals.”

    Pawel Odrzywolek from Poland

  • “My coach is kind and patient, and I always looked forward to class. Her attention to practicing conversation and getting down the pronunciation has made such a difference for my own day-to-day use of German. She is great at tailoring the class to her students' needs and interests.”

    Amanda Hunsaker from the USA

  • “Thank you so much Teresa, I really enjoyed the classes and got a spark to learn German (which I was missing before I started the course I have to admit) so thank you again!”

    Helena from Finnland

  • “She is brilliant: inventive in her teaching methods, and endlessly patient as she listens to me mangle her language and employ a sentence construction that makes John Prescott sound like Dr. Johnson.”

    Rod Liddle from England (Sunday Times Magazine)

  • “Thanks to my lessons, I have now passed all German language tests and received my Swiss citizenship! I am a busy mom with 2 kids and Teresa is understanding and efficiently plans my lessons. She is very kind and patient and makes learning German fun.”

    Laura Isenring-Moore from the USA

  • “Guess what I had in my mailbox? My A2 Telc language certificate for my C-Permit! I couldn’t have achieved this without your commitment and diligence, thanks for being such a wonderful coach! We need to celebrate!”

    Ashley Miller from the USA

  • “Thanks to Teresa’s guidance and encouragement every step of the way, I now feel comfortable and confident to communicate with people in my daily life in Switzerland. I am no longer fearful in social situations and am braver to try new things. Having started as a complete beginner, I am now almost B2 level and it’s great to see my progress!”

    Carli Shelley from the USA

  • “I improved my level from B2 to C1! I feel so much more confident thanks to my sessions. I now notice my mistakes and I am able correct them. On top of that, I have improved my written German as well.”

    Natalia Voychuk from Russia

  • “I used to learn German at school and university, and I always struggled.  I was failing as the approach at school was "by the book". I had a couple of tutors in the past, but it did not work in the long run. With Joylingua I finally started enjoying the process. I'm extremely satisfied both with how things are organised and my learning experience.”

    Pawel Odrzywolek from Poland

  • “I have been doing online private lessons with my coach for 8 months now, and I am very happy! She is of course a native speaker, with a lot of experience, capable of clearly explaining a complex language and above all of making it fun! She never fails to give me feedback but always does it with extreme kindness so I have a clear understanding of my learning status.”

    Giada Varvello from Italy

  • “I am now more integrated and can have deeper conversations in German with teachers, parents, local children, neighbours, etc. My German has improved a lot since starting my weekly lessons with Teresa!”

    Laura Isenring-Moore from the USA

  • “What I love most about my sessions is that: My brilliant coach also gives me one hour of pure positivity and helps me with my language learning mindset.  I feel energised and confident after each session, and I am now so motivated to work on my German.”

    Natalia Voychuk from Russia

Get in the flow with your German!

Coaching session in a classroom

At Joylingua we would love to help you with your German so you can stop feeling frozen when speaking and enjoy having flowing conversations and truly connect to people.

We understand that learning German can be challenging, especially if your previous language learning attempts haven’t been successful or enjoyable.

This is why we have developed our soul-friendly 3-step Joylingua Coaching Approach that:

  • Helps you uncover your unique language drivers.

  • Creates the right emotional state for your learning.

  • Establishes a tailored learning plan that will help you get fast results that are relevant to your personal aims and life.

Our learner-centric, empathetic coaching approach will empower you to accelerate your German in an easy and natural way.

Our recipe for your success:

Swiss focused/Swiss exam preparation

Our learning materials are adapted to Swiss language and culture. We specialise in preparation for the Swiss exam to obtain permits and citizenship. So far, we have had a 100% pass rate!

Mindful coaching-oriented approach

We are here to guide and support you in your language journey.  We work in partnership and, together, we break down barriers in your mindset so you feel safe and empowered to reach your goals.

Groundbreaking Neurolanguage Coaching®

We also offer Neurolanguage Coaching® (accredited and certified by the ICF) and created by Rachel Paling. Through efficient techniques, you will absorb the language in a brain- and heart-friendly way and start to flow in German.

Highly-experienced German language coaches

Our team of wonderful coaches can understand and connect with any learner, thanks to their experience, expert knowledge, and international backgrounds. We can break down and explain German grammar in plain English.

Our Services

  • A bespoke and flexible program designed to fit your unique needs*, perfect if you simply want to improve your German.

  • We specialise in helping learners pass the German language tests (Telc, Goethe, and Fide) required for Swiss residency permits or Swiss citizenship.

  • We offer credited and certified Neurolanguage Coaching® services (accredited by the International Coaching Federation) created by the founder Rachel Paling. The bespoke Neurolanguage one-on-one coaching program combines traditional coaching models with language learning techniques based on the latest neuroscience research.

  • We offer tailored face to face and online tuition for kids and teenagers. We help young learners to find the joy in learning !

  • A2/B1 German Conversation

    Tuesdays from 12:00 - 13:00 pm.
    via Zoom.


    Face to Face in Stäfa on Friday mornings from 8.45 - 10 am.

    Ideal if you want to:

    Prepare for an oral exam ✨

    Become confident in German in a safe space ✨

    Enjoy the social aspect. ✨

    Get in flow with your German ✨

    Talk about interesting topics and learn tips and tricks for speaking.

    Our groups are small and you will learn some useful phrases and vocab as well as some grammar.

    Online @ 1 hour @ 38.00 CHF

    18 session.

    Face to face 18 sessions @ 1 hour 15 minutes @ 38.00 CHF per hour.


    The content of this course is highly tailored to all relevant A2/B1 spoken exam topics.

    Free 30 minute trial lesson on Tuesday, 3rd of September via Zoom.

    Free face to face 30 minute trial lesson on Friday, 6th of September in Stäfa.

    To register for your free trial contact us on hello@joylingua.ch or book free consultation.

  • B1 and B1 +
    Pre-intermediate/intermediate.

    Conversation Course starting in March in Stäfa. Free trial lesson!

    Ideal if you want to:

    Become confident in English in a safe space ✨

    Enjoy the social aspect. ✨

    Get in flow with your English ✨

    Talk about interesting topics and learn tips and tricks for speaking.

    Our groups are small (max 4 people) and you will learn some useful phrases and vocabulary.

    Contact us for a free consultation and trial lesson: hello@joylingua.ch

Joylingua Coaching Approach

1.

Uncover your unique language drivers

An initial power coaching session to help you gain clarity as to what you need in your language journey to progress in a way that works for you. Discover your language drivers, topics you find inspiring and interesting and and explore your preferred learning style.

You will have a clearer idea what you want and need as a learner.

2.

Start loving your German!

Now you can create a detailed plan of action together with your coach to reach your personal goals. Lessons will become interesting and highly relevant to your life. You will receive valuable feedback and your language skills and confidence will grow in the right way.

You will feel more inspired and in control than ever before.

3.

Thrive in German!

Try out your new skills in real life situations, become fearless and thrive in German. Your coach will encourage and support you every step of the way, so you feel you are in the right emotional space. We help you to remain focused and motivated on the right goals.  Now you can also formulate new goals to progress to the next level!

You will feel more empowered to use your German in real life!

We are passionate about helping you with your language skills, and we strongly believe that everyone deserves to feel as if they belong in and are connected to their country of residence.