Literacy and Conversation

The course is aimed at foreign-language migrants who have little ability to read and write or are only slightly familiar with the Latin alphabet. The focus is on oral language acquisition.

GER level

Alpha, A1

Level assessment
The level assessment takes place before the course starts. You will be invited separately.
Course duration
10 weeks, 40 lessons
Day & course time
Tuesday, Thursday
14:00 - 15:30
Prices
For private payers Basel-Stadt
CHF 50.-
For participants from Solothurn
CHF 120.-
For private payers from other cantons and institutions
CHF 500.
Groups
6–10 participants
Childcare
Yes
Per child

CHF 80.- to 650.- (children under 18 months: +CHF 6.-/h)

For participants from Solothurn

CHF 80.-

Application deadline

Until one week before the start of the course
(possible later if places are available)

Why is literacy and conversation the right thing to do?

  • > You will improve your spoken language competence for simple every-day situations.
  • > Participants will acquire basic German language skills.
  • > Participants will develop confidence in their spoken language skills.

What exactly do participants learn in this course?

  • They improve their oral expression.
  • They practise listening and understanding.
  • > Communication strategies for real-life situations

What sets our courses apart?

  • > Practical lessons: you learn through real-life examples.
  • > Interaction: we emphasize communication and student involvement.
  • > Student focus: we adapt to your learning pace–from the first day to the last.
  • > Need-orientation: you determine your learning process. We support you.
  • > Variety: you learn alone, in pairs and in groups with various media.

More valuable information

  • You learn together with a maximum of 9 other course participants.
  • > At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance with details of your language level and attendance time if you have attended at least 60%.

K5 helps you successfully learn German – customized to your needs.

We offer various fee reductions
We offer various fee reductions Our course fees vary because donations and cantonal contributions allow us to offer fee reductions based on your canton of residence. You too can take advantage of these reductions!

If you live in the Dorneck-Thierstein district of canton Solothurn, you can take advantage of fixed reduced fees for certain courses. The fees for Solothurn residents are written on K5's course descriptions.

Please stop by or call us. We would be happy to assist you in your language of choice.

Course

Upon completion of the course, a written Confirmation of participation The certificate is issued with details of the course content, course dates, individual language level and number of lessons if the course was attended and completed with an attendance of at least 60%. The individual language level may differ from the course level.

Installment payments are possible. The entire course fee must be paid by the end of the course.

One Deregistration up to one week before the start of the course is free of charge, up to one week after the start of the course is CHF 75.- to pay. The full price will be charged from the second week onwards.

The general terms and conditions of the canton of Solothurn apply for Solothurn residents who attend a course subsidised by the canton of Solothurn.

Childcare

Installment payments are possible. The full amount must be paid by the end of the course.

One Deregistration of the child up to one week before the start of the course is free of charge, up to one week after the start of the course CHF 75.- to pay. From the second week onwards, the full costs will be charged.

Available courses & registration

Advice & price reduction

Our course prices are based on your income and include a personal level assessment
and all teaching materials. Give us a call or visit us directly. We will be happy to advise you!
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About us

Through language and interaction we encourage the social and professional integration of immigrants, thus creating the basis for a shared future.

Contact

K5 Basel Course Center
Gundeldingerstrasse 161
CH-4053 Basel

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