Perform in German the way you perform in English.

Business German coaching for international professionals in Switzerland — designed to help you lead, communicate, and belong.

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Google, Novartis, Roche, UBS, Salesforce, Johnson&Johnson, Takeda, Deloitte.

Sounds Familiar?

You’re excellent at your job. In English, you’re articulate, strategic, and confident. But in German, you’re a fraction of yourself.

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You sit in meetings understanding most of what’s said — but you can’t contribute the way you would in English.

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You see job postings that match your experience perfectly — except for the line that says “fliessend Deutsch.”

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You’ve tried apps, courses, maybe even private lessons. You started with good intentions — but nothing really changed.

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What our clients say:

  • Group courses in Zürich always felt too generic for me. Working with Teresa made a huge difference — the flexible format and focus on real conversations helped me improve far faster. I've made more progress in a few months than in years of previous courses, and feel far more confident in meetings.

    Monika Krupa — Transformation Partner, Salesforce

  • I worked with Martina for three years — not as a traditional teacher, but as a full language and culture coach who wove German into the real situations I cared about. She's present, passionate, and attentive. Thanks to her, I passed my B1 fide exam and can hold conversations at work.

    Yasser Abbas — Country Director, Kenvue (Johnson & Johnson)

  • When I joined a Swiss company, I realised the language barrier was keeping me from showing my strengths. Teresa focused on my specific challenges, connecting speaking with the grammar behind it in a way that was clear and never boring. She showed me that not being fully fluent doesn't have to hold you back professionally.

    Sofia Hacklin — Hospitality Leader, Swiss Quality Hotels

  • Exactly what I needed to progress — the perfect combination of consistency and flexibility. With a custom-made programme and one dedicated coach for almost two years, I know exactly where I excel and where I need to improve to reach my goals.

    Pawel Odrzywolek — Executive Director, UBS

  • After months of traditional lessons, I still felt stuck. Joylingua's tailored coaching changed that — from the first session I understood what had been holding me back. The lessons focus on real-life situations and my professional needs. I passed my A2 exam for my C permit and am now preparing for B1.

    Michele Arosio — Corporate Head of HR, Triumph

  • Martina is an outstanding, motivational coach with a real talent for aligning lessons with my interests, which keeps me engaged and excited. This tailored approach has been the most effective way I've ever learned a language, and I've already noticed real improvement in everyday situations.

    Joana Monteiro — Head of Customer Service Europe, Schott Pharma

  • Teresa was an excellent coach. I passed the German exam for my MBA almost entirely thanks to her teaching and motivational ability. After an intensive few weeks of tutoring, I'm thoroughly impressed with both the quality and the result.

    Tom Brinded — Partner, McKinsey & Company

  • My coach is completely the right speed and vibe for me, and never makes me feel bad about mistakes. I'm proud of what I've achieved — I'm far more comfortable with German speakers in everyday situations, reach for "Sprechen Sie Englisch?" much less often, and understand more and more Swiss German.

    Patrick Shelley — Global Assurance Market Leader, Deloitte

  • From our very first session, my Joylingua coach dissolved my nerves about learning German professionally, and her holistic approach quickly pinpointed what I needed. I'd tried private lessons before but found them too general — Joylingua was different. Within a year I passed both my A2 and B1 exams.

    Andrea Gardner — Coach & Hypnotherapist, Heart Based Center Basel

  • Teresa was my German coach when I first moved to Switzerland. She adapted every session to my level, interests, and professional needs, and the material was always relevant and engaging. She's patient, encouraging, and a pleasure to work with — I highly recommend her.

    Sanita Skribe-Negre — VP People, Distran

  • I've taken private German classes with Teresa for over a year, and my confidence in everyday situations has improved tremendously. She also helped me prepare for my Swiss citizenship interview — with her guidance and support, I passed the test and obtained Swiss citizenship. I highly recommend Joylingua.

    Amy Baertschi

  • I'd tried learning on my own with books and online courses but always felt lost. From the first contact, Teresa made me feel welcome, and my lessons with Martina have been fun, engaging, and effective. With their help, I passed my exam. I highly recommend Joylingua.

    Natalia Rodriguez

  • My confidence speaking in real-life situations skyrocketed after joining Teresa's conversation class. As someone who can feel intimidated around native speakers, Joylingua became my safe space to practise without pressure. Teresa is thoughtful and thorough, and I now feel genuinely comfortable speaking German.

    Tatum Moser, M.Ed. — Marketing and Product for Education and Social Impact

  • After a tough 18 months that had taken my confidence away, I joined Joylingua's conversation class. Very quickly, my confidence in speaking German returned — I stopped overthinking and simply started speaking. The safe, no-judgement environment was exactly what I needed.

    Betsy Jones, MRICS

  • My daughter was struggling with German just weeks before her final exams. I turned to Joylingua and was blown away — her confidence grew after the very first call. After just 10 sessions she became the star pupil at school. The turnaround was phenomenal, and she now believes she's good at German.

    Melitta Campbell — Author and Business Coach

This is more than just a German course. It's a professional advantage.

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We take brain-based, holistic approach to language coaching — because your ability to speak German isn’t just about vocabulary and grammar. It’s about mindset, confidence, and creating the right conditions for your brain to perform. Every session is tailored to your role, industry, and the situations you actually face at work.

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Our recipe for your success:

Neurolanguage Coaching®, not teaching.

Joylingua is powered by Neurolanguage Coaching® — an ICF-accredited method that integrates neuroscience and professional coaching into language learning. We don’t just work on your German. We work on the mindset, confidence, and mental blocks that stand between you and fluent performance.

No rigid textbooks or intimidating grammar.

Most professionals we work with say the same thing: traditional courses didn’t work. The group classes felt like school. The apps were easy to start but hard to stick with. At Joylingua, your sessions are built around what actually matters to you. We break grammar down into small, manageable steps — so it clicks naturally.

Designed around your real life, work, and how you learn.

We work with the situations you actually face — preparing for a meeting, handling a difficult conversation, or finally feeling comfortable at the lunch table. Your coach understands your role, your industry, and your goals. So your German doesn’t stay in the session. It moves straight into your day-to-day life.

Progress you can feel — especially when it counts.

We don’t measure progress in levels but in the moment you speak up in a meeting, the email you write without overthinking, the conversation you stay in instead of stepping out. And because we work with how your brain performs under pressure, your German doesn’t disappear when you need it most.

Our programmes

*Many employers in Switzerland offer language training budgets or professional development funds. Ask your HR or L&D department — your company may cover part or all of your Joylingua programme.

MORE ABOUT PROGRAMMES

  • Starting from scratch? This programme gives you the essential building blocks to begin communicating in German with clarity and confidence — in a way that fits your professional life from the beginning.

    For professionals with little or no German who want a strong, practical start.

  • Your ongoing coaching programme. Tailored 1:1 sessions focused on the German you need for your professional life — from meetings and emails to networking and workplace conversations. Designed for long-term growth at a pace that fits your career.

    For professionals investing in their long-term career and integration in Switzerland.

  • When you need results fast. Concentrated coaching for professionals facing an immediate challenge — a new role in a German-speaking company, an upcoming job interview, a critical presentation, or a relocation.

    For professionals who need to perform in German now, not in six months.

  • Structured small-group sessions for professionals who want to speak more confidently in everyday work and social situations. Practise real conversations, stop overthinking, and start expressing yourself naturally.

    Available online and in person in Männedorf.

  • A full-day, in-person German immersion experience with a small group of professionals. Step out of the classroom and into the real world — a city walk, a business lunch, real-life conversations in Zürich.

    Once a month. Limited to 5–6 participants. Join the waitlist.

  • Supporting your international team with tailored Business German coaching — from onboarding new hires to developing leadership communication skills in German.

    Get in touch to discuss your team’s needs.

How it works:

1.

Clarity

We start with a focused strategy session to understand your role, your goals, and where German currently holds you back. No generic assessments — we map out exactly what success looks like for you.

You leave with a clear plan tailored to your professional reality.

2.

Confidence

Your 1:1 sessions are built around the work you actually do. Your coach works on your mindset and confidence alongside your fluency — because how you feel about your German matters as much as what you know.

You start using German with less hesitation and more precision.

3.

Performance

You take your German into the real world — leading discussions, presenting to stakeholders, joining the conversation. Your coach supports you through each milestone as your confidence grows.

You perform in German the way you perform in English.

Your skills got you here. Let the German take you further.

Book a free introductory call. We’ll discuss your goals, your situation, and whether Joylingua is the right fit for you.

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