"Sicher auf Deutsch" for international professionals in Switzerland
How to communicate more confidently in German in everyday life in Switzerland—within just six months
Build on your strengths, speak German with greater confidence and understand the unwritten rules of German-speaking Switzerland.
Understanding Swiss culture
You will not only learn German, but also understand the unwritten rules: How does communication work in Switzerland?
Structured language development
We take your German to the next level through a structured, highly focused approach using professional learning materials.
Personalised support
Choose between a small group or intensive one-to-one training, with personalised exercises tailored to your needs. Your learning experience is interactive, digital and individual.
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Clients I have supported
TESTIMONIALS
Cedric
IT-Specialist
I highly recommend Maresa Haas as a German teacher. She brings clarity, patience and enthusiasm to every lesson, creating an encouraging environment in which learners feel supported and motivated. Her ability to explain complex grammar clearly and adapt her teaching to each learner’s individual needs truly sets her apart.
Natascia
Event-Managerin
Maresa is a highly professional teacher whose lessons are tailored to her students’ individual needs. She pays close attention to detail and helps you speak German accurately. I am very pleased with the level I have achieved and would highly recommend her as a teacher.
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HR-Specialist
Maresa has been an exceptional German teacher over the past two years. She consistently tailored every lesson to my individual learning goals, making the sessions both effective and enjoyable. Her personalised approach has significantly accelerated my progress and deepened my understanding of the German language.
Do you recognize yourself here?
Professionally successful
You are an international professional and already speak German at B1–C1 level—but you still do not feel confident. I help you feel truly at home in Switzerland.
Your level of German
We develop your German systematically, activate your vocabulary, expand your knowledge and practise consistently.
Integration as your goal
Build your confidence and deepen your understanding of Swiss culture until you can say, "I understand much better how things work here."
What you can expect:
✕Before:
- •You sometimes feel unsure using German in everyday life—dialects, official letters and small talk can feel overwhelming.
- •You have questions about unwritten rules and indirect Swiss communication: When should you use du or Sie? What is considered polite?
- •Switzerland is your home, but you still do not feel fully connected.
After:
- ✓More confident in everyday life: You understand official letters more easily, ask questions with greater confidence and have more relaxed conversations.
- ✓More culturally aware: You understand the unwritten rules and feel more certain about how to navigate different situations.
- ✓More connected: You feel motivated and equipped to become even more integrated into life in Switzerland.
What my clients say
16 years of experience teaching German
S. Mohammadi, Software Developer
Maresa’s warm and approachable manner creates a learning environment in which you immediately feel at ease. I was particularly impressed by her ability to provide constructive feedback without interrupting the flow of conversation. She listens with great patience and remarkable attention to detail, recognises individual strengths and challenges, and adapts her teaching accordingly. With her support, I have not only developed a deeper understanding of important linguistic nuances but also gained significantly more confidence in my German.
J. Rischka, Finance
I already speak German at work, but when the topic becomes more complex, I do not feel as confident. At the bakery, I speak German, yet the staff reply in English. It makes me wonder: Is my German really so poor that they feel they need to switch to English? For me, the ideal would be to communicate completely independently at work—to speak German well enough that my colleagues understand me fully. I want to be seen as an equal member of the team, not simply as someone external and temporary. Maresa is helping me achieve that, and I already feel much more confident.
E. Okko, Engineer
I feel like an outsider when other people treat me as one. Sometimes I have known and spoken with people for years, yet they still treat me as though I were unfamiliar with the culture. My goal is to speak naturally and spontaneously—to say what I want without searching for words, explain my opinions clearly and understand others in conversation. With Maresa’s support, I have already reached C1 level and successfully passed my B2 exam.
Hundreds of clients supported
Sicher auf Deutsch
Your step-by-step path to feeling at home in German-speaking Switzerland.
Understanding Swiss culture
You will learn not only grammar and vocabulary, but also the unwritten rules of Swiss social culture.
Constructive feedback
I provide precise feedback without interrupting your flow—helping you master the finer nuances of German.
Weekly live sessions: one-to-one or in a small group
Meet online every week to practise real-life situations, ask questions and speak in a safe, supportive environment.
Personalised exercises tailored to your situation
You receive exercises designed around your real life—whether you are preparing for a medical appointment, dealing with an official letter, communicating at work, making small talk with neighbours or navigating everyday situations.
Your digital learning hub
All your exercises, vocabulary lists, grammar explanations and session recordings are clearly organised and available in your personal digital learning hub.
YES, I want to speak German with greater confidence!
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WHO WILL YOU BE LEARNING FROM?
Maresa
Gründerin Deutsch mit Maresa
About Maresa
Hi, I’m Maresa—
and I know exactly what it feels like to go through the process of integration. I have been a Swiss citizen since 2020 and spent seven years working in Swiss industry, so I understand professional life in an open-plan office from personal experience.
I have been teaching German since 2010, but I learned my most important lesson outside the classroom—as someone who moved abroad and built a new life in Switzerland and Spain.
I know what it feels like to speak the language but still miss some of the subtle nuances—or to feel unsure during small talk. I will support you in feeling more at home in Switzerland, not only professionally but also culturally.
I look forward to meeting you.
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For international professionals in Switzerland looking to communicate in German with ease and authenticity.