Basic Competencies
Many people in Switzerland have difficulties with reading, writing, speaking, arithmetic, or using a computer.
For this reason, the federal government and the cantons promote the improvement of basic competencies with education vouchers worth CHF 500.-.
Do you want to further your education and improve your career opportunities? Do you want to participate in society and be able to join the conversation? Then book one of our following courses: All courses can be paid for with the education voucher.
Information
- Conversation
Do you want to speak more German? The FABIA conversation course starting at level A2 is ideal for you.
- Conversations on various topics
- Group discussions
- Overcoming the fear of speaking
- Strengthening and expanding everyday competence
- Simply Reading and Writing
Do you find it difficult to properly understand German texts? Can you pick out the most important information?
Do you need help formulating texts yourself? How is your German spelling?
The course "Simply Reading and Writing" helps you gain more confidence in reading and writing.- With varied exercises, you will train to express yourself correctly in writing and to apply German spelling correctly.
- With targeted strategies, you will learn to better understand texts and to find the most important information.
- Additionally, you will receive valuable tips for independent learning.
- Understanding Everyday Texts
Good reading skills facilitate understanding and communication with others. Moreover, good reading skills help to:
- Enjoy reading more
- Stay focused on the text
- Improve your communication skills
- Enhance your writing skills
- Accurately receive and respond to certain events
Different types of texts and their characteristics are addressed. With various reading skills and techniques, you train to better understand what you read. Additionally, you will receive valuable tips for independent learning.
- Participating by Understanding
Do you want to participate and have a say in a group, association, or at work? We help you communicate your needs and demands! We explain how participation works in Switzerland.
- Improving Oral and Written Skills in Caregiving
In dealing with sick and needy people, language is the most important tool. In this course, you will improve and expand your oral and written language skills needed for working with residents of a care facility. You will be able to have everyday conversations with the residents, articulate your activities in German, and be able to write daily reports yourself-
- Conversation - Health & Family
The course strengthens and supports you in the areas of health and family. We prepare you for:
- Healthy nutrition
- Healthy snacks
- Sleep and media
- Exercise and sports
- German in Cleaning
This course provides cleaning professionals with basic communication skills and technical vocabulary. Participants learn to name and use cleaning processes and tools. Risks and safety at the workplace are also discussed. A focus is on communication with customers and colleagues. The course improves communication and safety in cleaning work.
