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Finally speak freely - in German: German conversation courses

Practice your communication skills, vocabulary, and self-confidence

You know the grammar—but do you struggle when speaking? This conversation course will help you speak more fluently, confidently, and spontaneously. Discussions, everyday situations, expressing opinions—all practiced in a real-world context.

Focus on free speech & Reasoning
Small Groups—Active & Interactive
All levels from A1 to C1
Free for current ILS course participants

Prices & Dates for German Conversation Courses

Learn more about our prices, dates, and other details for our German conversation courses.

Course levelPeriodDurationCourse timePrice
German conversation courseJanuary 22, 2027 – February 26, 20276 weeks17:30 - 19:00free of charge for existing participants, CHF 150 for external students
German conversation courseMarch 5, 2027 – April 9, 20276 weeks17:30 - 19:00free of charge for existing participants, CHF 150 for external students
German conversation courseApril 16, 2027 – May 21, 20276 weeks17:30 - 19:00free of charge for existing participants, CHF 150 for external students
German conversation courseMay 28, 2027 - July 2, 20276 weeks17:30 - 19:00free of charge for existing participants, CHF 150 for external students
German conversation courseJuly 9, 2027 – August 13, 20276 weeks17:30 - 19:00free of charge for existing participants, CHF 150 for external students

Classes canceled due to holidays will be made up. During the week of the holiday, classes will begin 30 minutes earlier. This schedule change will remain in effect until all canceled classes have been made up.

Christmas Break: There will be no group classes from December 21, 2026, through January 2, 2027. Ongoing group classes will be suspended during this time and will resume on January 4, 2027.

Level

A1, A2, B1, B2 – Mixed groups

Course Day & Time

Fridays, from 17:30 to 19:00

Course location

Premises of the ILS-Bern

Costs

Free for customers who are already registered
CHF 150 for 6 weeks for customers who do not need Registration

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Songül Öcalan
November 6, 2026
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I took my fide exam today at the ILS Bern . Everything was well organized, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I’m happy to recommend ILS Bern !
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Sari Hasso
November 5, 2026
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I'm very happy with my experience at ILS-Bern. The organization was great, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience🌹
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Carlos Enrique Pereyra Souza
October 30, 2026
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It was already a very advanced level for A1 and quite difficult
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Alessandro Russo
October 29, 2026
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I really love this language school! The atmosphere is great—we laugh a lot and get to practice speaking all the time. Katrin is honestly one of the best teachers I’ve ever had! She’s super patient, explains everything really well, and makes learning fun and easy. You can really feel yourself improving quickly. The school is also conveniently located, and everyone speaks English, which makes things much easier. I definitely recommend it!!!!!!!
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Gabriel Orozco
October 29, 2026
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I'm learning a lot in a short time; the German lessons are super dynamic, and the teacher, Karin, makes everything much easier and super engaging. I'm very happy.
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Aleksandra Agapitova
October 29, 2026
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Karin is an amazing German teacher—incredibly kind, professional, and supportive. She makes me feel comfortable and confident, and I genuinely enjoy learning with her. I couldn’t ask for a better teacher!
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Shamsullah Sediqi
October 8, 2026
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I'm very satisfied with the exam. Everything was very well organized. The staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you very much for the great experience!
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Tara Daly
September 22, 2026
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I recently joined the super-intensive class taught by Karin Steiner. So far, it’s been amazing—her teaching style, the variety of activities throughout the lessons, and the caring and fun environment she creates in class have all made this experience truly enjoyable. I’ve noticed that I’m already picking up quite a bit of the language, and I’m able to use it when I’m out and about after just two weeks of lessons! I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn German!
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Poliksena Hakolli
September 21, 2026
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Dear Karin, You're a wonderful teacher. You explain the lessons so clearly and in a way that's easy to understand. We're very happy with you and feel very comfortable with you. You help us understand the lessons better and make learning easier. Thank you so much for your patience and support ❤️
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Gratiela Petrache
September 20, 2026
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On September 18, 2026, I took my “ Fide-Test ” exam at the “ ILS Bern .” I was greeted very warmly there, and I found the staff to be very friendly, patient, and pleasant. The atmosphere was calm, and I felt well taken care of. Thank you so much for the friendly service! I really hope I passed the test, because I really need the results. 😊 I can definitely recommend the ILS Bern .
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): German Conversation Courses

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Yes. That's exactly what the conversation course is for. You'll practice retrieving your existing vocabulary more quickly, responding more spontaneously, and expressing your thoughts more freely in German.

The focus is on speaking freely, reasoning, and active communication. You discuss topics, express opinions, and practice everyday situations, rather than focusing primarily on grammar rules.

On the current course page, A1, A2, B1, and B2 are listed as mixed-level groups. The course is therefore also aimed at learners who are not yet at an advanced level but would like to use their spoken German more actively.

The class takes place on Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the ILS Bern . Each session lasts 6 weeks.

Yes. The conversation course is free for students already enrolled in an ILS course. External participants pay CHF 150 for a 6-week course block.

Regular conversation practice can help you spend less time searching for words and build more confidence when speaking. The goal is to carry on conversations more naturally, even if not every sentence is perfectly worded.

Not necessarily. A standard German course systematically builds grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking skills. The conversation course focuses more on active oral practice and is therefore particularly well-suited as a supplement.