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Official Language Made Easy
22.08.2026 - 10.10.2026
Saturday morning: 8:30–11:50
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Basic Skill
A2
Zurich

Official Language Made Easy

With an attendance rate of at least 75%, you will receive a certificate of participation after the course ends.
  • Date
    22.08.2026 - 10.10.2026
  • Time
    Saturday morning: 8:30–11:50
  • Duration
    8 weeks / 32 lessons
  • Location
    ECAP Zurich
    Baslerstrasse 102-104
    8048 Zürich
  • Childcare
    Not available
  • Contact

    Consultation & Administration
    043 444 68 88

Course information

Contents
• important information from letters and texts
• understand legal principles
• respond appropriately to official correspondence
• independently inquire or present a concern verbally at a service desk
• independently understand and fill out forms
• linguistically master formal situations
• learn about support services

Goals
With our educational program, you will expand your skills in dealing with official documents and situations.
After completing the course, you will be able to understand letters and contact authorities independently.
Thanks to attending the course, you will feel more confident in presenting your concerns.

Procedure
1. Before enrolling, you arrange an appointment with us, by phone or in person.

2. Then there will be a meeting and we will carry out a test to assess your skills. A basic skills specialist will then advise you on the programme.
Costs
free of charge

Further Information

You would like to manage your everyday (work-related) life more easily thanks to better writing skills.

You live in the canton of Zurich.
You are between 18 and 65 years old.
You know the Latin alphabet.
You have German as a first language or language skills at least at level A2.

In our course, you will learn with practical, easily accessible methods.
You can apply what you have learned independently in your daily life after the course.
We utilize your skills and knowledge for all course content.
You will receive diverse tips from us.
We provide you with easy-to-implement learning strategies.

Basic skills teacher

Up to 10 calendar days before the course starts. After that, enrollment is still possible if places are available.

In writing only and with justification (by email or post)

Course no.: ZH26DB90309

Terms and conditions apply.

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