Due to COVID-19 regulations, all Language Center staff are working from home as of 18 January 2021. We are available via email. 
 

Secretariat opening hours

As a result of home office duties, the Language Center desk will remain closed until further notice.

You can reach us by e-mail, via Microsoft Teams and under the direct telephone numbers. 

Course certificates for Spring Semester 20 and Fall Semester 20 are sent out electronically. Course certificates for previous semesters are held at the Secretariat for three years.
 

Self-Access Centers

The opening times of the Self-Access Centers and information about our events are available here:
SLZ Zentrum
SLZ Hönggerberg 
 

Our course program

Changes to course formats at short notice due to Covid-19 regulations cannot be excluded. Please take note of information given in our course descriptions.

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The Language Center has adapted its program for FS21 in accordance with the COVID-19 directives of the Swiss Federal Government and UZH: All courses will take place online in accordance with these directives. At present, it is unclear whether or not we will be able to move courses that were originally planned as face-to-face courses to a physical classroom at some stage during the semester. This will depend on future decisions made by the authorities. 

From 1 September 2020 on, everyone must wear a face mask in all public, freely accessible indoor areas at  UZH and ETH. This includes, for example, corridors, atriums, restrooms, elevators, cafeterias, and when walking from one place to another.

At UZH, face masks must also be worn in lecture theaters.

At ETH, everyone is required to wear a face mask in lecture halls.

The Language Center does not provide masks to students.

We recommend that you attend a course that is offered online. You will find information about the mode of teaching, course times, and location of your chosen in the course description. If you are unable to find a suitable online course, you would have to follow your chosen in-class course on your own, using the materials provided on the learning platform.

Please inform your lecturer. They will let you know how you can continue taking the course in self-study mode using the materials provided on the learning platform.

Please inform your lecturer. They will let you know how you can continue taking the course in self-study mode using the materials provided on the learning platform.

You will receive ECTS points if you successfully complete the course assignments listed in the course description.

Depending on the COVID situation, course assessments may need adapted and may therefore differ from those listed in the course description of your course. Your lecturer will inform you about any such changes.

Yes, in spring semester 21 you can request a Certificate of attendance from your lecturer.

SAC Zentrum: 

Opening hours FS 21 (starting 22th February 2021): 
Monday - Friday: 12.00 - 18.00

• Returns

  If you are unable to return media yourself, or have someone return them for you, during opening hours, please contact us as soon as possible at slz@sprachen.uzh.ch 

  It is possible to send your loaned items back to us via mail at your own expense to:  
  • Selbstlernzentrum des Sprachenzentrums der UZH und der ETH Zürich 
  • c/o Rechtswissenschaftliches Institut 
  • Rämistrasse 74
  • 8001 Zürich

• Loans
  You can borrow loans on site during opening hours. The Self-Access Center does not offer a postal or copy service. At present, we can offer only lending and returns services. If you wish to borrow media, please bookmark them in your library account or search for the call number in our research portal. Please note: You can borrow a maximum of 5 media at one time. 

  Work spaces
  No workstations available in the SAC until further notice.  

  Learning consultations
  For now, we will not be offering any learning consultations.

  EventsWe will continue to offer Self-Access Center events online (register here).

If you have general questions about the SAC or about our media and online service, please write to slz@sprachen.uzh.ch or call us during opening hours (044 634 19 24). Short consultations on Zoom are also available upon request (by phone or email).  

SAC Hönggerberg: 

• Access to the Self-Access Centre Hönggerberg is not possible.
• Learning consultations take place online or on site by appointment (slz@library.ethz.ch).
• Our learning activities will continue online. Anyone who is interested can join by enrolling via the "Courses” page on our website.