English & French Classes — From classroom hesitation to daily communication

English and French classes in Geneva for adult learners

My Linguistics specializes in structured, speaking-first French and English classes for adults, taught in private lessons and small groups, designed to help you use the language confidently and independently in real life.

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From hesitation to conversation — that’s the shift we help you make.

Find the right course format for you

Whether you’re learning on your own or with colleagues, choose a format that fits your goals, pace, and schedule.

Private Lessons

1 Student
Best for: Personalized 1:1 learning

What you get:

  • Personalized learning goals
  • Flexible schedule and pacing
  • One-on-one teacher attention
  • Platform access

Price: From 100 CHF/hour
Fully personalized, flexible format

Semi-Private

2 Students
Best for: Colleagues, friends, or couples

What you get:

  • Shared personalized learning
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Interactive lessons for two
  • Platform access

Price: From 50 CHF/hour per student
Fully personalized two-student format

Group Classes

4 Students
Best for: students who want to join a small group

What you get:

  • Interactive group learning
  • Personalized learning goals
  • Real conversation practice
  • Platform access

Price: From 35 CHF/hour per student
Structured small-group format

Not sure which format, level, or language is right for you?

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Placement test

During this free session, we’ll look at:

  • Spoken fluency – your vocabulary, ease of expression, and listening comprehension.
  • Structural fluency – how you use grammar and build sentences when speaking
  • Your goals and availability – so we can design a course that fits your needs.

It’s also your opportunity to experience our conversation-based approach firsthand and begin using your new language from the first session.

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Study materials that keep you moving forward

Want to keep practicing between lessons? Our online platform gives you access to hundreds of structured exercises. The platform includes guided speaking simulations, structured listening tasks, targeted writing exercises, and exam-specific preparation modules aligned with CEFR and FIDE criteria.

Every resource is designed to reinforce what you do in class, so progress feels natural and steady. Whether you’re revising for the FIDE, brushing up on your French for daily life, or sharpening your English for work, you’ll always know what to do next.

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Individual and group classes for every language level

Find your perfect fit with My Linguistics and choose from our range of classes below.

  • French language courses

    Immerse yourself in the French language: Learn French for daily situations, improve your business French, or prepare for the FIDE exam. Our lessons focus on guided speaking practice, reformulation, and progressive interaction tasks that build real conversational control. This approach develops the confidence and communicative independence needed to navigate daily and professional life in Switzerland.

    • Business French
    • Casual French
    • Pass the FIDE exam
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  • FIDE test preparation classes

    Last-minute dash or long-term objectives: We provide FIDE test preparation at A1, A2, and B1 levels, including practice tests designed to build confidence before taking the FIDE exam, which is required for residence permit renewal.

    • Information session
    • Mock tests
    • Conversational & comprehension exercises
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  • FIDE French pathway: A1 > B1 for Swiss integration

    We offer a clear, structured preparation pathway for learners who need French for residency or permit renewal in Switzerland. This pathway supports progression from A1 to B1 through speaking-focused practice and guided exam preparation.

    What the pathway includes:

    • A1, A2, and B1 preparation
    • Mock speaking and listening tests
    • Speaking, listening, and interaction practice

  • English classes

    Improve your business English and strengthen your speaking, writing, and presentation skills in individual or small-group classes. Lessons are built around guided interaction, systematic feedback, and progressive speaking tasks that help you use English confidently from the first sessions.

    • Business English
    • Casual English
    • Intensive English
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What learning progress typically looks like

While each learner progresses at their own pace, language development at My Linguistics generally follows a clear progression linked to active speaking practice and regular use of the language.

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– Beginner (0/A1): Start taking part in simple, real-life conversations

– A1 ? A2: Manage everyday interactions without relying on prepared scripts

– A2 ? B1: Sustain conversations and communicate confidently in familiar personal and professional situations

– B1+: Express ideas with increasing precision, handle more complex discussions, and participate comfortably in longer conversations at work or in study contexts

This progression is supported by guided practice, intuitive grammar integration, and consistent spoken interaction.

Language levels covered

Levels from A1 (Beginner) to B2 (Upper Intermediate).

We work across CEFR levels from A1 (Beginner) to B2 (Upper Intermediate), with guided progression pathways tailored to your starting point and goals.

All levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the European standard used for academic, professional, and integration assessment.

Every learner begins with a placement assessment so we can design the right level plan from day one.

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  • Level 1:

    Beginner to Conversation A2

    CEFR reference: A1 > A2

    Start from zero and build toward practical A2 conversational independence. You will learn to introduce yourself, manage everyday situations, handle basic administrative tasks, and participate in simple work-related exchanges.

  • Level 2:

    Bridge to B1

    CEFR reference: A2 > low B1

    For learners who already communicate at basic level. This phase strengthens structural accuracy, expands vocabulary, and develops more natural, connected speech — preparing you for full B1 performance.

  • Level 3:

    Full B1 Functional Fluency

    CEFR reference: B1

    Develop the ability to explain opinions, narrate experiences, manage professional conversations, and function confidently in everyday life. Suitable for learners targeting FIDE B1 or structured integration goals.

  • Level 4:

    B1+ to B2 Development

    CEFR reference: B1+ > B2

    Increase precision, range, and flexibility. Engage in longer discussions, handle more complex professional scenarios, and refine accuracy in both speaking and writing.

  • Level 5:

    Toward Upper B2 and Beyond

    CEFR reference: B2 > B2+

    Strengthen abstract thinking, professional communication, structured writing, and debate skills. This level focuses on refinement, clarity, and independence rather than rapid jumps.

How You’ll Learn with Us

Each lesson is built around real-life communication. You practice speaking, listening, and interacting in structured scenarios that reflect daily, professional, and exam situations.

Grammar is integrated through guided use rather than isolated theory. Corrections are clear and systematic, helping you build accuracy without interrupting fluency.

Lessons are focused, interactive, and designed to ensure steady progression through consistent spoken practice.

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For adults who hesitate to speak — especially at the beginning

This approach is designed for adult learners who want to start speaking from the very first lessons, whether they are starting from zero or returning to a language learned in the past.

It is particularly suited to adults who feel blocked when speaking, prefer learning through use rather than studying grammar rules, or felt uncomfortable in traditional classroom settings.

Learning is structured to reduce pressure while supporting steady progress:

– Speaking from the first lesson, even at beginner level
– Grammar introduced intuitively through guided practice
– Gentle correction and reformulation to develop structure naturally
– Private and small-group learning formats

The focus is on helping learners access the structure of the language through communication, so progress remains practical and manageable.

Is My Linguistics the right fit for you?

Our approach works especially well for adults who:

  • Want active participation in every lesson, with speaking practice supported by guided listening
  • Prefer small, interactive learning formats
  • Learn best through real-life situations
  • Prefer discovering language structure and grammar through use rather than through theory-focused explanations

It may not be the ideal choice if you:

  • Prefer large, lecture-style classes
  • Enjoy learning through detailed grammar explanations and theory
  • Prefer a traditional, textbook-driven curriculum
  • Feel more comfortable mastering grammar step-by-step before starting to speak

Professional & Corporate Language Training

My Linguistics also supports professionals, teams, and organisations in Geneva with tailored French and English training. These programmes help teams operate confidently in multilingual environments and integrate smoothly into professional life in Switzerland.

We regularly work with NGOs, international organisations, and multinational teams based in Geneva.

Small-team and department courses
NGO and international staff onboarding
Flexible scheduling adapted to workplace needs
Speaking-focused courses for professional situations
FIDE training pathways for employees: A1–B1
Custom programmes for professional communication

Testimonials

Experience speaks louder — and our learners say it best

Trusted by international professionals, NGO staff, expats, and long-term residents in Geneva.

  • “ This is an excellent course. The technique used is very innovative. It motivate and help you understand and encourage to speak in French. The teacher was very patient and helped motivate me to learn, understand and speak in French. “
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  • “ I’ve very much enjoyed the French course. The teacher adapts the course to your personal level and will encourage you to get out of your comfort zone. I was quickly able to order coffee and request basic things at shops. Highly recommended!“
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  • “ Great experience, professionalism, excellent learning methods. The teacher is always attentive, constantly insisting on effective learning. A huge thank you…“
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FAQs

Language courses FAQs

Our courses are structured around active communication in small learning formats, with clear progression and practical outcomes.

Our language school in Geneva offers French and English courses, including private and group lessons, tailored to suit all learning styles.

Language courses:

  • French courses
  • English courses
  • FIDE preparation lessons

We offer in-person classes with face-to-face teaching in our language school in the centre of Geneva. While we offer remote lessons online, we prefer the in-person approach and believe this style of learning is an irreplaceable experience.

Language courses in Geneva come at varying prices. At My Linguistics, prices range from 100 CHF/hour to 120 CHF/hour for individual and group courses. For group courses, this is 35 CHF/hour per person.

Special offers: Depending on the time of year and the schedule requested (beginning and end dates), we occasionally offer special pricing on courses. The best is to contact us directly and ask.

Absolutely. We understand that sometimes you need to learn widely-used languages like French or English quickly, whether that’s for school, work, or simply daily use in Switzerland. Our intensive French courses are frequently chosen by learners who require accelerated preparation.

Additionally, for those who have very little time to learn English or maybe even need a refresher course, we recommend our intensive English courses.

Our English, FIDE and French courses are designed for individuals and companies looking to improve their language skills in French, English, or other languages.

Our language courses aim to help you navigate everyday life, achieve your language passport, and meet your personal or professional objectives.

We do not rely on a single methodology. Our classes are designed to combine a wide range of methods and approaches, delivering them to students in a way that favors long-term retention. This means, for example, that classes do not focus on assessing your knowledge of grammar theory.

It does not mean that you do not learn the grammar of the language; you are taught it in a way that focuses on the practical use of the language rather than imparting theoretical knowledge. This is achieved through a variety of exercises that focus on you exchanging with the teacher and participants during class.

At My Linguistics, we use structured, high-speaking-time lessons built around real-life situations.

As a general benchmark, around 40 hours of guided class time typically lead to visible, measurable progress in fluency, confidence, and communicative control.

For complete beginners, this amount of structured practice is often enough to move from zero knowledge toward simple, functional use of the language in everyday situations. Learners begin to introduce themselves, manage basic interactions, and participate in short exchanges with greater ease.

At higher levels, the same 40-hour framework usually produces noticeable qualitative improvement: clearer sentence structure, increased vocabulary range, improved listening comprehension, and greater conversational stability.

Progress is not linear. Moving from absolute beginner to basic independence can feel faster than refining performance from low B1 to mid B1, where greater structural precision and nuance are required. As levels increase, development focuses more on depth, flexibility, and accuracy rather than basic survival communication.

Individual progress depends on attendance consistency, active engagement between sessions, prior linguistic background, and exposure outside class. However, across levels, we find that around 40 hours of focused guided instruction typically marks a visible milestone in fluency and communicative confidence.

Our goal is not to promise rapid level jumps, but to ensure that each guided hour produces tangible communicative progress that transfers directly into real-life use.

This decision depends on factors such as your schedule, whether you enjoy learning with others, and financial considerations. Private classes give you the flexibility to learn at your own pace and at times that suit your schedule, while focusing on specific language goals. While this may be less critical at beginner level, it becomes particularly valuable at higher levels, where we can address individual challenges and accelerate targeted progress.

We don’t follow a strict academic calendar or fixed semester dates, but group classes usually begin in September/October, mid-January, and June. The courses—especially at beginner levels—are structured in terms of progression, which makes it difficult to join midway.

These levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which measures language proficiency:

A1 (Beginner): Understands and uses basic phrases and words, introduces themselves, and interacts simply.

A2 (Elementary): Can handle everyday situations, ask and answer simple questions, and navigate familiar conversations.

B1 (Intermediate): Communicates more freely, discusses familiar topics, and manages work or social interactions.

B2 (Upper-Intermediate): Expresses ideas clearly, engages in more complex discussions, and understands detailed texts.

My Linguistics article on CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)

Classes are taught primarily in the target language (French for French, English for English), with support from the learner’s native language or another common language when needed. At beginner levels, this support is used more frequently, but as students progress, we aim to stay in the target language as much as possible, reverting only when explanations or vocabulary require clarification.