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Learn English online: Overview of e-learning courses and schools

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Learning English online: learning environment, time models and support

There are more and more ways to learn English online, and as technology advances, so do new types of courses. All online English courses have the advantage that you can take part no matter where you are - as long as you have a stable internet connection. Otherwise, however, the courses are very different. Here we present the most striking technical criteria and differences between the various forms of online learning:

Learning environmentWhen you learn English online, you sit wherever you want and look at the screen of your computer, tablet or smartphone. Your microphone is on, depending on the environment, your webcam is switched on and pointed at you and you may be wearing headphones. On the screen you see either:

  • Your real English teacher and usually also your classmates. In this case, you are in a virtual classroom on a shared platform on the Internet. You will usually receive access to the classroom as a web link by email or SMS. The teacher and all course participants can see and hear each other in real time thanks to a webcam, microphone and loudspeakers and can therefore all talk and work together (or in smaller groups). It is also possible to display digitized learning materials (texts, audio files, videos), play them back and work on them together.
  • or a virtual learning environment such as a desk, an open book, etc., on which various types of multimedia learning and practice materials are available, sorted by lesson and level. In this case, you are in a language learning app or on an e-learning platform. As a rule, you don't see any people here, but learn independently by working your way through the learning units. You can use various test options to check your learning progress and receive automated feedback.

 Time models and support: In online English courses you learn either

  • at specific times with a real English teacher (live tutor) in the virtual classroom. As with conventional lessons in a real classroom, the teacher works with you and your classmates towards the defined learning goal, answers your individual questions and personally supervises your learning process.
  • or at any time of day or night with an app or on an e-learning platform. You navigate through the learning material (texts, audio files, videos) using menus and clicks. For individual questions, you can visit the app or platform's internal forum; sometimes there is also a chat function. A virtual teacher (cyber teacher) will often answer your questions - these are often fully automated chat bots. This usually works well for standard questions; for more individual questions, you may be left without a satisfactory answer.

Some online English courses combine different learning environments, time models and forms of support.

The providers of online English courses on our website are language schools with many years of experience in English language teaching - in real and virtual classrooms - and can give you professional advice on choosing the most suitable form of online course for you.

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If you search for English courses online, you will find that there are many different course models on offer, which vary in terms of duration, level and type of course (individual lessons, group lessons). An average beginners' English course at level A1 consists of around 50 lessons, which are usually spread over a period of 4 to 6 months. This means that you will have to invest 2 to 3 hours per week one evening or during the day (depending on whether these are fixed or freely selectable times). Depending on the school, you may also have to do homework.
As the duration can vary greatly, we recommend that you contact your chosen English school directly.

There are a number of e-learning providers that prepare you specifically for upcoming English certificate exams. You can learn English online from home or anywhere else you like and work specifically towards the Preliminary English Test (PET), the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), the Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC tests are also possible at some language schools.
If you decide to learn English online, you are much more flexible in choosing your lessons than you are in traditional English courses at a language school. With many schools, you can choose the times you want to learn English from lesson to lesson, so that you have different course times each week, for example. This can be booked up to 24 hours in advance (not with all e-learning providers), so you are actually relatively free with this option. However, as you are usually in direct contact with an English teacher in an online course, who practises with you specifically via the Internet, you are always tied to his or her schedule. This means that you won't necessarily find someone to teach you at 3 a.m. just because that might be the best time for you to learn. However, it is not impossible that you will find teachers who will study with you at such times, especially at weekends. Always check with the schools before booking and check the availability of the individual teachers for an online English course.

In addition to English courses in the classrooms of the language school, many people are increasingly interested in the possibility of continuing their education in an online course. Learning English online is a flexible educational measure that can be carried out without having to travel, enabling participants to learn English from anywhere in the world where fast internet is available.

English courses usually take place at fixed times, so you have your fixed lesson times, just like with the familiar language courses at school. Instead of driving to school, you simply boot up your PC and communicate with teachers and fellow students via chat, webcam, a specially developed program or Skype.

However, some language schools also allow you to set the date and time of each lesson yourself, which gives you even more flexibility. However, if something should come up, you can simply reschedule your English online course one day in advance.

There are also self-study English courses that provide you with all the documents you need, including audio files, and are particularly suitable for people who want to consolidate or revise their existing knowledge.

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Atlas Business Language GmbH
Atlas Business Language GmbH was founded in 2001 and specializes in language courses in all major business languages. We have been working for years with highly experienced language teachers, all certified trainers and native speakers of the respective language.

We currently offer lessons in the following languages
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ABL's strength lies in responding to industry- and company-specific needs and developing the appropriate language courses for our customers. When designing our language courses, we are able to respond specifically to the needs and requirements of our customers, both in terms of content and timing.

Online solutions are also possible, so that lessons can be held very flexibly in terms of time and location.

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Flying Teachers GmbH
We are called Flying Teachers because we are very flexible. We teach at the place and time that the customer wants.

We offer general language courses - special language courses for companies and industries - training and further training for teachers (SVEB in German and French, CELTA, DELTA) - learning support and tutoring for pupils.

À la Carte: We have a great deal of experience and success with individual courses on behalf of private and public companies. Many of our teachers specialize in industry-specific language courses, e.g. for medicine, nursing, transport, tourism, gastronomy or finance.

In our training centers in the city centers of Zurich and Bern, group courses are held every month from CHF 449 in German, French and English. Other languages on request.

Flying Teachers is an examination center for the Cambridge English, TELC, KDE, CCIP and TOEFL certificates. We can also prepare you for these exams and can conduct them at your company if required
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In addition to English courses in the classrooms of the language school, many people are increasingly interested in the possibility of continuing their education in an online course. Learning English online is a flexible educational measure that can be carried out without having to travel, enabling participants to learn English from anywhere in the world where fast internet is available.

English courses usually take place at fixed times, so you have your fixed lesson times, just like with the familiar language courses at school. Instead of driving to school, you simply boot up your PC and communicate with teachers and fellow students via chat, webcam, a specially developed program or Skype.

However, some language schools also allow you to set the date and time of each lesson yourself, which gives you even more flexibility. However, if something should come up, you can simply reschedule your English online course one day in advance.

There are also self-study English courses that provide you with all the documents you need, including audio files, and are particularly suitable for people who want to consolidate or revise their existing knowledge.

Can you also imagine the option of "learning English online"? There are also numerous offers for online courses in English. Innovative and efficient lessons are also possible when learning English online. Another advantage of learning English online:

  • Independent, efficient learning with the English online course
  • Learn English online when and where you want
  • Spend time learning English online in the areas where you have weaknesses
  • In some cases, the online English course teaches cultural knowledge as well as language skills
  • Choose your own topics for learning English online
  • Check correct pronunciation when learning English online via microphone or Skype

As you can see, online English courses also offer you a number of advantages. It's not just about being independent of time and place. Virtual classrooms are also an option, where you can meet other people from different regions who are learning English online together in virtual classrooms.

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Berlitz language school
Since 1878, when the first Berlitz language school was founded, everything at Berlitz has revolved around one goal: to help you communicate successfully and confidently. This is reflected in our wide range of different training formats and types at numerous training locations in over 70 countries worldwide and online. In addition to language training in all common languages, we also offer a wide range of communication, intercultural and management training courses for the global working world.
Region: Basel, Bern, Westschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
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professional language center GmbH
Language courses in the heart of Zurich or at your company

professional language center is the professional language school for lessons at all levels. Our competent and flexible language trainers will teach you at our school in the city center or at your workplace. Even if this is outside of Zurich. Our strength lies in language courses that are tailored to your individual needs.

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Our customers are ambitious, working adults. The classes are characterized by homogeneous groups - so efficient learning is guaranteed!

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Strengths: plc is the professional language school for lessons at all levels. Our competent and flexible language trainers will teach you at our school, online or at your workplace.
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There are many extremely good offers from Swiss online language schools that provide you with professional English training. You learn the material provided by the school at home or at another location where you can study in peace and quiet and then go through it online with a teacher in a face-to-face session. This way, you don't have to travel to the school's location and still have the opportunity to learn English with a professionally trained language teacher. These language courses are extremely flexible and are often offered in the form of individual lessons, so that your learning success can be many times higher than in many conventional language schools.

If you are interested in such an online language course, you need have no concerns that this method is less effective or reputable than others. If you still have doubts as to whether English training in the form of an English online course is suitable for you, ask the relevant schools about the possibility of a trial lesson. Almost all schools will give you a trial lesson so that you can get a first impression and then make a decision. Without any obligations or costs for you, of course. Here at Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch you will find a large selection of online courses for your English training.

There are indeed specific courses available for completing an English course online. There are several different options for an English course online:

  • Virtual classroom - live lessons with internet access, end device and virtual classrooms
  • Language platforms - self-paced and flexible English course online for perfect integration into everyday life
  • Blended learning - face-to-face and online teaching combined
  • Language training by Skype or telephone - as exam preparation or short-term intensive learning progress
  • Online courses for different target groups such as companies, children, young people and senior citizens

Check in detail which is the best option for you from the selection of English courses online and whether it should be an English online course with a certificate.

Klubschule Migros - Sprachen
Migros Club School opens the door to new worlds of language for you

Bonjour, Hello, Buongiorno, Buenos dias! Language connects people, countries and cultures worldwide. At the Club School you have the opportunity to learn one of over 30 languages from scratch or take your language skills to a new level.

Which language would you like to learn? Choose the right course for you and learn in a way that suits your learning style: in the classroom, in private lessons, on site, online or as a combination of different types of lessons. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, a conversation course or exam preparation, as proof on your CV or simply as a hobby: we use modern teaching and learning methods to help you achieve your personal language goals.

The language courses at the Club School are based on the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Test your language level online free of charge - and enter a new world of languages.
Strengths: Migros Club School is the leading private education and leisure institution in Switzerland. Every year, around 180,000 participants benefit from the diverse and inspiring range of courses on offer.
Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Ostschweiz, Westschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
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The Cambridge Institute
MORE THAN JUST LEARNING ENGLISH

- Courses for corporate and private customers in the areas of general or business English

- Easy learning - when you want & where you want thanks to our Dolphin® learning system

- Continuous support from didactically trained native speakers

- Guaranteed learning objectives in the Dolphin® system

- Free club activities for all courses
Region: Basel, Bern, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
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VOX language school
VOX-Sprachschule is a modern school in the heart of Zurich and Winterthur. We attach great importance to comfort, which is why we only teach in small groups with a maximum of 5 students. We also specialize in individual private lessons as well as company language lessons and business language courses.

At the VOX language school, everything revolves around speaking, we take you by the hand and guide you to good pronunciation, getting you speaking immediately and every lesson.

We know from many years of experience that only what is fun motivates and brings success. We believe we can convince you with the following points:

- Small groups with a maximum of 5 participants
- Innovative learning method developed by us
- Our courses focus on speaking and enjoyable learning
- Professional teachers with a university background
- Familiar, modern, stimulating and positive learning atmosphere
- Perfect location - right next to Winterthur and Zurich train stations
- Wide range of languages
Region: Zürich
Sites: Winterthur, Zürich
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There are several types of online language courses where you can build and improve your English skills. Online language schools usually work with webcams or special learning programs for online English courses. Learning English online takes place virtually for the most part. The only major difference between conventional language courses and lessons via a webcam is that you are not in the same room as the teacher, but are connected via a webcam. This means that online English courses are much more flexible and can be more personalized. Learning English online with special learning programs allows you to take your own learning style into account and repeat content, skip chapters or even skip them altogether. This makes learning English very effective.

If you decide to learn English online, you are much more flexible in choosing your lessons than you are in traditional English courses at a language school. With many schools, you can choose the times you want to learn English from lesson to lesson, so that you have different course times each week, for example. This can be booked up to 24 hours in advance (not with all e-learning providers), so you are actually relatively free with this option. However, as you are usually in direct contact with an English teacher in an online course, who practises with you specifically via the Internet, you are always tied to his or her schedule. This means that you won't necessarily find someone to teach you at 3 a.m. just because that might be the best time for you to learn. However, it is not impossible that you will find teachers who will study with you at such times, especially at weekends. Always check with the schools before booking and check the availability of the individual teachers for an online English course.

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