OUR LANGUAGE COURSES

English, French, German, Italian and other languages

Language courses

We offer:


  • Intensive group classes;

    • maximum 6 people


  • Intensive semi-private courses;

    • maximum 3 people


  • Intensive private lessons



    • For adults, both in academic and professional fields.



    How does the learning process work in our school?



    Our language courses immerse students in the linguistic environment. We offer a variety of tasks designed to develop skills:



  • - Audio


  • - Letters


  • - Conducting a dialogue


    • Our language courses are designed to offer you a wide range of interesting discussion topics, and you will find something that matches your professional field.


    After completing the training at our school, your company's employees will be able to significantly improve their language skills, which will increase your company's efficiency and allow you to reach the international market and establish contacts with colleagues from abroad.


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    Language courses for businesses

    Courses at your company and/or at Language Links.


    These courses support companies' development efforts to help them operate more effectively in a globalized market.


    Main features:


  • Customizable content


  • Flexible formats


  • Intercultural communication


  • Progress tracking



    • Request a quote.


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    Private lessons

    Our private lessons will allow you to express yourself more easily, using appropriate vocabulary. This will give you more confidence and make you more efficient and comfortable in new situations.



    Advanced private lessons to improve oral skills and presentation techniques:



    This course is designed for employees who use specific terminology at work, give presentations, participate in meetings, and negotiate. It is tailored to the client's needs. We utilize either your company's glossaries or our own glossaries, compiled over many years of working with companies in related sectors, to create a vocabulary course.


    These in-company English courses offer a targeted solution for training company staff. Courses can be delivered on a long-term or short-term basis.


    We offer:


  • A personalized conversational language practice designed for personal and professional development.


    • Professional development:


  • This involves the development of an individual in their field, including the acquisition of new skills and professional experience to contribute to the success of their career;

  • Offers a wide range of opportunities to achieve goals, realize one's potential and transform one's life.


    • Personal development:


  • Involves intentional self-improvement, including the acquisition of general knowledge, strong professional skills, and soft skills.

  • This growth allows individuals to consider more choices and scenarios for their future development;

  • By training, a person expands the number of situations in which they can express themselves.


    • Course structure:


  • Individual sessions with a consulting teacher focus on developing conversational skills based on selected topics, identifying areas for student improvement, and applying specific techniques to improve these areas effectively;

  • The topics of the sessions are tailored to meet the student's needs. A free-form test and an oral interview are organized to assess the candidate's ability to follow the program;


    • Course objectives:


  • Increase vocabulary in specific areas.

  • Develop the ability to perceive foreign languages by listening to the topics of the lessons.

  • Improve your ability to converse or write through the course.




    • After the training, students will be able to effectively use the material learned in work-like situations.


    Languages: French/English

    Package of 15 x 2h sessions = CHF 3,000.-




    Preparatory courses for naturalization.


    General advantages:


  • Personalized attention;

  • Personalized program;

  • Content agreed with the student;

  • Competitive prices.


    • Before starting the (free) program:


  • Advanced testing;

  • Oral interview to validate the program.



    • Part I



    1) Individual French lessons


    French level objective:

    Written French: A2;

    French spoken: B1.

    Main features:

    It is possible to start with level A0 in French;

    Possibility of starting with a more advanced level in order to reach level A2 for written French and level B1 for spoken French;

    The duration of the course depends on the student's level of French;

    After reaching level A2, the courses will focus on preparing the student for the FIDE exam with samples for the Swiss naturalisation language tests;

    Duration of FIDE preparatory courses (minimum quantity):


    Written section in French = 3 hours

    Oral component in French = 3 hours


    Additional hours can be added upon request.



    Part II



    2) Naturalization Interview Preparation Course



    Objective: to master the main features of Swiss politics, geography, history and law, in accordance with the general requirements for naturalization in the canton of Vaud.


    Main features:

    Introduction to the criteria and requirements for naturalization in the canton of Vaud;

    Materials chosen by the teacher, in agreement with the student;

    At the end of each training session, a critical analysis of the student's answers is presented by the teacher;

    Training for the naturalization interview with the help of the teacher;

    At the end of each training session, a critical analysis of the student's answers is presented by the teacher;

    Duration of interview preparation courses (minimum quantity): 6 hours.



    Additional hours can be added, upon request.


    Price


    The student has two possible options:


    1) Choice of French courses (preparation for level A2 preparation for the FIDE exam) OR individual courses to prepare for the naturalization interview:

    Individual French lessons preparing for level A2 Individual lessons focused on French lessons preparing for the FIDE exam (min. 6 hours)


    OR


    Individual courses to prepare for the naturalization interview (min. 6 hours):

    1 hour = CHF 75.-



    Important:


    Individual French lessons = French lessons preparing for level A2 French lessons preparing for the FIDE exam.


    The number of hours depends on the student's initial level of French.


    2) Choosing a special package:


    Individual French lessons preparing for level A2 Individual French lessons preparing for the FIDE exam (min. 6 hours)



    +


    Individual course to prepare for the naturalization interview (min. 6 hours):

    1 hour = CHF 65.-


    The number of hours depends on the student's initial level of French.

    Additional hours are available upon request.



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    Full translation services

    Private Language & Expression Program


    Language as precision. Expression as authority.


    In international environments, language is not just a means of communication — it is a matter of accuracy, positioning, and credibility.


    At Language Links Lausanne, we work with professionals for whom nuance matters, and for whom the exact formulation of an idea carries institutional weight.



    This program is aimed at:


    Diplomats and international officials


    Legal, political and consulting professionals


    Senior executives working in multilingual environments


    People preparing speeches, reports, or official communications



    We support our clients in contexts such as:


    drafting and revising official correspondence


    the preparation of speeches, statements and interventions


    improving clarity and tone in institutional writing


    mastering the subtle differences between the use of French and English



    Our approach is targeted, precise and discreet.



    We emphasize:


    the tone and register adapted to institutional contexts


    the clarity of the structure and the argumentation


    terminological consistency between languages


    enriching existing texts (not abstract exercises)


    All the work can be done using your own documents, in complete confidentiality.



    LANGUAGES :


    English (international institutional standard)


    French (including administrative and Swiss usage)


    Format :


    Private one-on-one sessions


    Flexible hours (Geneva / Lausanne / secure remote work)



    Intensive support is available for urgent needs.



    References and standards:


    Our methodology is based on high-level translation and revision practices, consistent with institutional expectations.



    Participants elaborate:


    precise and controlled written expression


    a consistency of tone across different contexts


    insurance in high-stakes communication


    a match between intention and perception



    Confidential consultation


    Every collaboration begins with a private consultation, in order to assess your objectives and define the most appropriate format.


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    Practical information


  • The schedule and frequency of classes are to be agreed upon, depending on the initial level of the participant(s).



  • Our language education programs offer training levels ranging from A1 to C2.


  • The duration and cost of the training are determined on a quote basis (see our section "Tuition fees").



  • Our school offers courses preparing for the following diplomas: French: DELF PRO B2, English: Cambridge Business English, Preliminary, Vantage, Higher, TOEFL.



  • As a prerequisite, the student must have a basic knowledge of the language in question, i.e. at least level A1. We offer free language tests before our educational language courses.



  • We offer educational language courses in our school in Lausanne and/or in your company.



  • All our educational language courses can be taken face-to-face or online.


    • Learn more about language learning levels from A1 to C1 and qualifications.

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    Call us for any information: 41 (0) 21 311 54 40 or 41 (0) 78 257 02 07