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Afternoon conversation course
12.10.2026 - 11.02.2027
1 afternoon per week, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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German
Extensive
A2
B1
Basel
Childcare available

Afternoon conversation course

Supported by: Federal integration credit (SEM), Canton of Basel-Stadt and Canton of Basel-Landschaft
  • Date
    12.10.2026 - 11.02.2027
  • Time
    1 afternoon per week, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • 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
  • Contact

    061 690 96 26
    infobs@ecap.ch

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.
Procedure
The course day will be set 1 week before the course starts. Participants will then receive a written invitation.
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 September 18, 2026, in person at the counter until September 25, 2026; registration remains possible thereafter if places are available. Please schedule an appointment for in-person registration and placement tests.

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.: BS26CE44

Terms and conditions apply.

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