German for Household Work, Level 1
Learn the German that counts in Swiss households: cleaning products, understanding instructions, WhatsApp messages, emergencies and your payslip. Explained in your language, with pronunciation help.
For cleaners, nannies and caregivers who speak little or no German
What you'll learn
6 compact modules, each with a short quiz. Your progress is saved automatically.
Your first day
Greetings, the rooms of the home and when to say «du» or «Sie».
Cleaning: tools & products
Every tool and cleaning product by name, and the warning about Javel (bleach).
Understanding instructions
Understand instructions and the note in the kitchen, plus how the Swiss tell time.
Laundry, kitchen & waste
Laundry and the Tumbler (dryer), kitchen and the Swiss recycling system.
Problems & emergencies
Calling in sick, saying honestly when something breaks, and the emergency number 144.
Pay & paperwork
The words on your payslip and how to ask questions about money.
Duration: ~40 min
After the course you can:
- You understand the family's instructions and notes.
- You can name every tool and product.
- You handle problems and emergencies in German.
- You read your payslip and talk about your pay.
Who is this course for?
For cleaners, nannies and caregivers who speak little or no German
It's this easy
Sign up
Just your name and canton, takes 30 seconds.
Learn & quiz
6 modules at your pace, on your phone or computer.
Get your certificate
PDF with your name, seal and QR code, ready to share.
Your certificate is waiting
A personal PDF with verification QR code, plus an employer letter and a practical checklist. Show families you take your work seriously.
- Personal PDF to print and share
- Online verification via QR code
- Employer letter included as a bonus
- In German, French, Italian, English or Spanish
Employer? Recommend this course to your employee, certified pros work more safely.
Frequently asked questions
Is the course really free?
Yes, completely. No hidden costs, no subscription. Clino offers the course for free because good German skills promote fair employment.
Do I need any German?
No. The course starts from zero, every word is explained in your language, with pronunciation help.
Is it Swiss German?
You learn standard German as it's written and understood in Switzerland, plus the most common Swiss expressions you'll hear at work.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. After the course you get a PDF with your name, seal and QR code for verification, ready to share and show.