You don’t need more German lessons. You need German skills that work for you.

No rigid textbooks or generic exercises. Coaching designed around how you actually work.

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Joylingua works with international professionals in Switzerland who:

  • Work in corporate or senior roles and need German to progress

  • Have tried courses or apps that didn’t deliver real results

  • Want to communicate clearly and precisely — not just get by

  • Value integration and belonging, not just language skills

  • Need a programme that fits into a demanding professional life

  • Want to be considered for every opportunity — not just the ones that don’t require German

Whether you’re starting from zero, building steadily, or facing an urgent deadline — we have a programme designed for where you are right now.

How we work

Through years of experience, we have created our unique formula for language learning success.

Tailored to your work

Every session is designed around your actual professional life — the meetings you attend, the emails you write, the stakeholders you present to. Your coach incorporates real scenarios from your industry and role, so every hour of coaching translates directly into better performance at work.

Neurolanguage Coaching®

Joylingua’s approach is built on Neurolanguage Coaching® — an ICF-accredited method created by Rachel Paling that integrates neuroscience and professional coaching into language learning. Our senior coaches are certified Neurolanguage Coaches. Every programme benefits from a method designed to help your brain absorb German naturally and access it when it matters most.

Structured progress

We apply a clear, structured approach that helps you improve step by step. You’ll receive detailed feedback after each session and a roadmap that evolves with your goals. Progress is measured in real outcomes, not abstract levels.

Flexible to your life

Online or in person. Morning or evening. Weekly or intensive. Your programme is designed around your schedule, not the other way around.

Just imagine...

You walk into a meeting and contribute in German without rehearsing every sentence in your head first.

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You send an email in German and hit send — without spending 20 minutes second-guessing the grammar.

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You stay for the after-work drinks because you can follow the conversation, even when it switches to Swiss German.

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You work with a coach who gets your world, understands Swiss culture, and creates a safe space for you to learn.

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Our programmes

  • For professionals starting from scratch

    You’ve just arrived in Switzerland, or you’ve been here for years but never had the right programme to start. Our Foundations programme gives you the essential building blocks — the grammar, the vocabulary, and the confidence to begin using German in your daily professional life. Unlike generic beginner courses, we start from your reality and build from there.


    Format: 1:1 coaching sessions (online or in person)

    Ideal for: Professionals with little or no German who want a structured, practical start

    Outcome: A solid foundation for your German journey — including Swiss language exams for permits where needed (100% pass rate to date)

  • For professionals investing in long-term growth

    Your core ongoing programme. Tailored 1:1 sessions focused on the German you need for your professional life — from leading meetings and writing precise emails to navigating workplace conversations and networking events. This is not a course with an end date. It’s an ongoing coaching relationship that grows with your career. Your coach knows your role, your challenges — and adapts as your goals evolve.

    Format: Weekly or fortnightly 1:1 sessions (online or in person)

    Ideal for: Professionals who want consistent, meaningful progress without the pressure of a deadline

    Outcome: Growing confidence, precision, and fluency in professional German — at a pace that fits your life

  • For professionals who need results now

    Sometimes you can’t wait. You’ve just landed a role in a German-speaking company. You have a job interview in three weeks. You need to present to the board next month. Our Intensive Programme concentrates your coaching into a focused period — typically 2 to 6 weeks — with multiple sessions per week, targeted practice, and clear milestones.

    Format: 2–4 sessions per week over a concentrated period (online or in person)

    Ideal for: Professionals facing a job search, a new German-speaking role, a critical presentation, a relocation, or an upcoming Swiss language exam

    Outcome: Rapid, targeted improvement in the situations that matter most right now

  • Designed for busy professionals who want to integrate German into their workday — in a structured, supportive group setting.

    Ideal if you want to:

    • Speak more confidently in everyday work and social situations

    • Stop overthinking and start expressing yourself more naturally

    • Practice real conversations — from small talk to sharing opinions

    • Connect with others and enjoy the social side of learning

    Sessions are guided to keep conversations flowing and ensure everyone is involved — while still leaving space for natural interaction. You’ll expand your vocabulary, strengthen key structures, and gradually feel more at ease expressing yourself in German.

    This is not a traditional class. It’s a space to use your German — not just learn it.

    Available online for business professionals and in person in Männedorf. For A2–B1 learners, sessions can also support preparation for spoken exam situations.

  • For professionals who want to practise in the real world

    A full-day, in-person German immersion experience with a small group of professionals (5–6 participants). Step out of the classroom and into the real world — a guided city walk, a business lunch, real-life conversations and scenarios in Zürich.

    Format: Full-day, in-person group experience (once a month)

    Ideal for: Professionals at any level who want real-world practice in a supportive, high-energy environment

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  • Supporting your international team

    Is your organisation relocating international talent to Switzerland? Joylingua offers tailored coaching programmes for organisations — from onboarding support for new hires to advanced Business German coaching for leadership teams.

    Get in touch to discuss your team’s needs.

Exam/Permit preparation

Swiss language exams (Goethe, TELC, Fide) for permits and citizenship are integrated into whichever programme suits your situation. We tailor your sessions to include targeted exam practice alongside your professional German development. 100% pass rate to date.

Your company may cover the cost

Many employers in Switzerland offer language training budgets or relocation support that can cover part or all of your Joylingua programme. We’re happy to provide documentation to support your request to HR or your L&D department.

Location

We offer coaching online and in person. In-person sessions are available on the Zürich Goldcoast (Männedorf and Uetikon am See) and in central Zürich.

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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