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Afternoon conversation course
24.08.2026 - 03.12.2026
1 afternoon per week from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM The course day will be set 1 week before the course starts. Participants will then receive a written invitation.
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Extensive
A2
B1
Basel
Childcare available

Afternoon conversation course

Supported by: Federal Integration Credit (SEM) Canton of Basel-Stadt
  • Date
    24.08.2026 - 03.12.2026
  • Time
    1 afternoon per week from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM The course day will be set 1 week before the course starts. Participants will then receive a written invitation.
  • Duration
    15 weeks, 1 session of 120 minutes per week, total 40 lessons of 45 minutes
  • Location
    ECAP Basel
    Clarastrasse 17
    4058 Basel
  • Childcare
    Available

Course information

Contents
The main topics are defined in consultation with the participants.

Possible content:
- Exchanging opinions, discussing specific topics
- Requesting and providing information
- Making phone calls
- Typical workplace dialogues (e.g. waiter/waitress–guest, salesperson–customer, care assistant–patient)
- Talking about how you are feeling and your emotions
- Talking about experiences
- Asking follow-up questions when you have comprehension problems
Goals
Participants
- gain more confidence and fluency,
- reduce inhibitions about speaking and improve their flow of speech,
- expand their repertoire of phrases for various everyday situations,
- develop conversation strategies.
Costs
CHF 318.50–455.00 for self-payers
The course fee depends on place of residence and household income.

CHF 495.00 for institutions

Course materials are included in the course fee

Further Information

Adults who have little opportunity to use their German language skills (A2/B1) in everyday life.

With regular course attendance (at least 80%), you will receive a course certificate.

Online until 2026-07-31, in person at the counter until 2026-08-07; after that, still possible if places are available. Please make an appointment for in-person registration and placement.

Withdrawal of registration is possible free of charge up to 7 days before the start of the course. After that, we charge an administrative fee of CHF 50.00. Cancellations must be made in writing.

In the event of withdrawal during the first 7 days, one quarter of the course fees must be paid in addition to the administrative fee. From the second week of the course, the full course fees must be paid. If the reasons for withdrawal lie with ECAP, participants will not incur any costs.

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Course no.: BS26CE43

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