Why learn French at Wordculture?
Our French courses are designed for everyone who wants to advance in their career—employees of international companies who want to finally speak confidently in French meetings, or anyone who wants to live or work in French-speaking Switzerland.
Everyone is welcome, including those who studied French at school and now want to refresh their skills. Learning a foreign language not only keeps your mind sharp but enriches your life!
We also offer French courses for children.
Where and how do I want to learn?
In-person
Hybrid
Online
Group course
Private course
Intensive Course
Standard French Course A1–C2
Our Standard French Course is one of the most popular courses at our school. Whether once or twice a week, online or on-site at school, in the morning, at noon, or in the evening, the course adapts to your life. In small groups with a maximum of 6 participants, you learn French from A1 to C2—structured, engaging, and with experienced teachers.
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Intensive French Course
Do you need quick results for a new job, studies, or a move to French-speaking Switzerland? Our intensive course will successfully get you to your goal in a short time. With several course days per week, you work intensively on grammar, writing, and speaking skills. This course format is ideal for anyone who wants to fully immerse themselves and see rapid progress, as the fast pace allows for immersion in French.
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French Conversation Course
The best way to learn to speak is by speaking. In the conversation course, the focus is on free speaking: current topics, discussions, role-playing. This course is practical and trains exactly the situations you encounter in real life, be it small talk, professional exchange, or collegial conversations among friends. A conversation course gives you confidence and fluency at any level.
Minimum requirement: completed A2
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DELF and DALF Exam Preparation Courses
Anyone aiming for an official French certificate for work, study, or a visa can prepare specifically for DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) or DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) at Wordculture. Our professional teachers know the exam formats of the DELF and DALF language certificates inside out and know what it takes to prepare effectively for the exam.
Contact us if you would like to take an exam preparation course.
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Why Wordculture?
Small groups for maximum results
Max. 6 people for plenty of speaking time and fast results
Professional Teachers
Qualified, experienced, and specialized in adult education
In-House
Childcare
Childcare directly on-site during the course
KulturLegi Discounts
Family Discounts
Discounts on all language courses – also for the whole family
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French by Level from A1 to C2
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) divides language skills into six levels. Here you can see what you should be able to do at each level and which Wordculture course is right for you.
Not sure which level you are? No problem. We offer a free placement test so you can start exactly where it benefits you most. Contact us!
A1: Absolute Beginners
You learn to communicate in simple everyday situations: introducing yourself, asking for directions, ordering in a restaurant, asking and answering simple questions. The basic vocabulary includes around 500 words. Ideal for anyone starting from scratch or wanting to completely refresh their school French.
A2: French in Everyday Life
You understand frequently used expressions and can communicate in routine situations: shopping, traveling, simple conversations at work. You can read short texts and write simple emails. Your vocabulary grows to around 1,000 words.
B1: Communicate Independently
You can handle most everyday situations well: traveling to French-speaking countries, conversations about familiar topics such as work, leisure, and current events. You write coherent texts and can justify your opinion. This is often the minimum requirement for starting a career in international companies.
B2: Speak Confidently and Fluently
You understand complex texts and can converse spontaneously and fluently with native speakers. You write clear, detailed reports and argue convincingly in writing. B2 is considered the level at which you can work productively in French in an international team.
C1: Communicate Professionally
You express yourself fluently, in a structured and nuanced way, even on complex and abstract topics. You understand demanding texts and can formulate nuanced arguments. C1 is the level that most Swiss universities and international companies expect for leadership positions.
C2: Native-like Proficiency
You understand virtually everything you read or hear effortlessly. You summarize information from various sources and argue coherently at the highest level. C2 is aimed at people who publish, negotiate, or teach professionally or academically in French and aspire to near-native proficiency.
Student review
As a German-speaking Swiss, I had French at school and wanted to improve my French for work. After three months of one-on-one lessons at Wordculture, I was able to lead a meeting in French in Lausanne. Not perfectly, of course, but with more confidence.
Thierry from Zurich
Consultation and trial lessons are free and non-binding. Contact us to make an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hybrid French courses?
Yes. At Wordculture, you can flexibly combine in-person and online sessions. This is ideal for professionals in the Zurich area whose daily routine isn’t always predictable. This way, you stay on track even during home office days, business trips, or unexpected appointments. Talk to us during course consultation about your situation, and we’ll find a model that fits your life.
I had French at school; am I a beginner or not?
Neither. Most adults with school knowledge start at A2 or B1, often with solid reading comprehension but little speaking confidence. With Wordculture’s free and non-binding placement test, we find your exact level so you don’t have to start from the beginning and can get into the right course.
What is the difference between Parisian French and Swiss French?
The differences are smaller than in German, but they exist in vocabulary and certain expressions. The teaching at Wordculture is based on standard French, with reference to French-speaking Switzerland, so you can communicate confidently in Geneva, Lausanne, or in Zurich’s international environment.
I have a busy schedule; how flexible are the courses?
Wordculture offers French courses as standard courses, intensive courses, evening courses, or one-on-one lessons, both at school, hybrid, and online. Our courses adapt to your daily life, not the other way around. Talk to us so we can find a format that works for you.
Is there a recognized French exam I can take at Wordculture?
Yes. Wordculture offers preparation courses for DELF and DALF, but we do not conduct the exams at our language school. These internationally recognised language certificates are valid for job applications, promotions and university admission. Talk to us and we’ll put together the right offer for you.