GERMAN
LANGUAGE
COURSES

FOR
COMPANIES
AND INDIVIDUALS.

BRIGITTE ARNOLD
GERMAN TEACHER AND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR

Learn German.

GERMAN LANGUAGE LESSONS WITH BRIGITTE.

My name is Brigitte Arnold and I instruct German as a Foreign Language. Although I’m originally from Germany, I have lived in the canton of Solothurn since 2010. I instruct German at further education institutions and in companies in Switzerland at CEFR proficiency levels A1 to B2.

I support participants to learn German to prepare for DAF, DaZ, telc, and Goethe examinations. My goal is to meet each and every learner where they are, to encourage them to use the German language in their professional and personal everyday life outside the language class, and to give them maximal support in achieving their personal goals.

In the early stages, learners often think they should speak German only if they are sure not to make any mistakes. This is why they prefer not to speak up in German class, and as a result, not in the foreign language of German in your company either. This is where I come in. I purposely involve each individual, value their input, and encourage them to speak up and become involved at some point.

This is how it often turns out that each and every learner has very specific German skills of which they had previously no idea. One is a very good reader, the next has a feeling for articles, the third intuitively conjugates verbs, and so on. Once the participants are aware of their special skill, they often dare to do more and more. And mistakes suddenly become secondary.

About me.

INSTRUCTOR OF GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE.

My training as a fide language course instructor in the field of integration (fide Sprachkursleiter im Integrationsbereich) and practical work as a German teacher build on 30 years of professional experience as a management assistant in international industrial companies. My decision to shift my professional focus to teaching was based on a long-held desire to help people grow. Lifelong learning as the basis for personal advancement is not only my own aspiration, but also my message to my participants in German classes in Switzerland.

My work in industrial companies has provided me knowledge of the needs of companies that wish to support their employees to learn German. Their goal is to improve communication in the workplace and to ensure, for instance, a better understanding of work instructions, work safety, and quality. My many years of experience in companies also enable me to adapt to the professional situation of my participants within a very short time and to give the German lessons a strong practical orientation.

You can find my complete CV at my LinkedIn profile.

German
classes.

LANGUAGE COURSES FOR COMPANIES & INDIVIDUALS.

My German classes are based on empathy and appreciation. I strongly orient my German language courses to the individual needs of participants. I always have an eye on the goal of the course, methodology, and the necessary curriculum. I compose lessons according to needs, based on elements of established teaching methods (fide, Go, Callan) and classic teaching materials (print and online). When requested, I also include internal documents such as safety instructions in German courses for business and industrial enterprises.

I also offer individuals online German instruction at various proficiency levels to improve their German language skills for professional or personal reasons, to prepare for an exam for a language certificate, or as a conversation class to refresh existing skills or to refine speaking skills. Online instruction (Teams, Zoom, Skype) offers a good deal of flexibility when learning German and can also be planned to take place during off-peak times.

IMPRESSIONS FROM IN-COMPANY GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSES.

Services.

LEARN GERMAN IN SWITZERLAND.

Below, you’ll find an overview of the various classes I offer.

Depending on the needs of the company and the level of knowledge of the participants, my focus is on conversation in German as a Foreign Language. This means taking away the shyness of participants to take part in discussions. Or I concentrate on reading skills, understanding text, and brushing up on German grammar so that they can then understand company documents or start continuing vocational training without additional effort. The concept for the German lessons is created in consultation with the respective company, and the further procedure is discussed in joint feedback rounds. I align the materials accordingly. Homework is voluntary, but contributes significantly to learning success.

In the first semester of continuing vocational training, participants with insufficient German language skills are given the opportunity to take part in a German course. The costs of the course are covered by the Swiss canton. In these German language lessons, the focus is on reading skills, understanding text, and refreshing German grammar. The German lessons follow a concept I have created and which I constantly adapt to the needs of the participants with the help of feedback rounds. Lessons are activity-oriented and focused on learning to take responsibility for one’s own learning. I design the materials accordingly. Homework is voluntary, but contributes significantly to learning success.

After a trial lesson, I suggest learning materials in online and/or print format suited to the level (A1, A2, B1, B2) and professional background of the participant. In addition, I provide the learner with customized learning materials and documents. In regular feedback sessions, we discuss the further course of action. To guarantee progress, it is expected that the participant additionally complete homework.

After a trial lesson, depending on the CEFR proficiency level (A1, A2, B1, B2) and professional background of learners, I suggest instructional materials in online and/or print formats. In addition, I provide learners with documents and materials I have created myself and that are tailored to their needs. In regular feedback sessions, we discuss further steps and actions. To ensure progress, the participant is expected to complete homework in addition to participating in class.

After a trial lesson, depending on the examination (fide, telc, Goethe), I suggest the number of necessary lessons (instructional units) along with appropriate teaching materials for learning German – in online and/or print formats. In addition, I provide practice exams and materials tailored to learners. To ensure the desired success, it is necessary that participants complete self-study assignments in addition to participating in class.

Conversation courses can be based entirely on the wishes of participants. Alternatively, in every lesson, I provide a choice of current topics, including current events in Switzerland. Based on the topics covered, questions about German grammar can also be worked on in a fun and hands-on way.

References.

MY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS.

I completed my training as a «fide language course leader in the integration sector» («fide Sprachkursleiterin im Integrationsbereich») in 2020. At Flying Teachers in Zurich, I successfully completed Module 1, Educational Work with Adults, and Module 2, Foreign and Second Language Didactics, as well as Module 4, Scenario-based Teaching According to fide Principles. I also completed Module 3, Migration and Interculturality, at the adult education centre (VHS) in Solothurn. Roland Nebel, Head of Adult Education (EBZ) at the Vocational Training Centre in Olten, would be pleased to provide you with further information about me as an instructor.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES

2025

  • Conducting fide tests German
  • Classroom teaching at ECAP Solothurn
  • fide examiner licence German
  • telc examiner licence German A1-A2
  • telc rater licence German A1-A2

2024

  • Advanced training «Teaching topics with ChatGPT & Co»
  • Classroom teaching at ECAP Aargau
  • Classroom teaching at ECAP Solothurn
  • Internal teaching at Fa. Nussbaum, Trimbach
  • Classroom teaching at Vocational Training Centre Olten

2023

  • Advanced training «GO-Model, Modules 1-4»
  • Advanced training «Access the AI universe for language teachers»
  • Classroom teaching at Vocational Training Centre Olten
  • Classroom teaching at ECAP Solothurn
  • Internal teaching at Fa. Nussbaum, Trimbach
  • Internal teaching at Tertianum Oasis, Trimbach

2022

  • Fide certificate (2 years of practical experience)
  • Classroom teaching at Vocational Training Centre Olten
  • Classroom teaching at ECAP Solothurn
  • Internal teaching at Fa. Nussbaum, Trimbach
  • Internal teaching at Fa. Zehnder, Gränichen
  • SVEB Zertifikat

2021

  • EUROLTA certificate
  • Classroom teaching at Vocational Training Centre (BBZ) Olten

2020

  • Training «fide language course instructor in the integration sector»
  • Private lessons, preparation of level B1 exam, online
  • Online teaching for Sri-Tours, St. Margarethen (2020-2022)
Brigitte Arnold ist zertifizierte fide Prüfungsexpertin
Brigitte Arnold hat im Jahre 2023 ihr Zertifikat als Trainerin nach dem GO-Modell erhalten

Conditions.

BOOK GERMAN LESSONS.

Courses and lessons are to be paid in advance. No VAT (value added tax) is charged on the prices of the lessons.

CORPORATE PRICES

On request.

PRIVATE LESSONS FOR CEFR LEVELS A1–B2

Duration of a lesson: 60 minutes, online

Standard lessons, exam preparation

  • Small group of 3 people: CHF 40 per person/per unit [CHF 365 per person/10 units]
  • Small group of 2 people: CHF 50 per person/per unit [CHF 460 per person/10 units]
  • Individual lessons: CHF 80 per unit [CHF 730 for 10 units]

Conversation classes 

  • Small group of 3 people: CHF 30 per person/per unit
  • Small group of 2 people: CHF 40 per person/per unit
  • Individual lessons: CHF 60 per unit

Contact me.

LEARN GERMAN NOW.

Would you like to book a language course for German as a Foreign Language for your organization or your industrial company? Or are you an individual or a group and would like to learn German or improve your speaking skills? Please send me an enquiry now so that we can arrange for an appointment for your German lessons at your premises or online.