English Camp in Switzerland

Learning English with Filolo

Lessons take place in small groups, with a ratio of six students to one teacher. This enables our teachers to offer a high level of individual focus, that gives everyone plenty of opportunities to speak, listen and be heard.

The language course takes place Monday - Friday from 9:15 am to 12:45 pm. This is different in our ski and surf camps, where the language lessons take place in the afternoon.

9.15 - 10.15 a.m: Alive and Kicking!
We like to use the first hour of the day to wake everyone up while learning, by getting active. If the weather permits this will take place outside and will involve repetition to create learner confidence.

10.15 - 10.30 a.m: 1st Break
With tea, water and fresh fruit provided.

10.30am - 11.30am: Listening, understanding & speaking
Listening, understanding and speaking, combined with dynamic and innovative learning strategies that promise theoretical learning without the boredom!

11.30 a.m. - 11.45 a.m: 2nd Break
With tea, water and fresh fruit provided.

11.45 a.m. - 12.45 p.m: Weekly Project
In the first lesson of the week you’ll combine your collective interests in order to come up with a weekly project. You’ll then work on the project and create it in your target language through the week in time for the presentation on Friday! The project could be anything from a short film, to a small enterprise or a play - but don’t worry, everyone’s shy at first.

Structured lesson planning with a communicative goal:

Our lessons can also follow a more structured and measured approach, always with one central goal:
meaningful communication in a fun and motivating learning environment.

This lesson structure ensures that all key aspects of language learning are covered — without ever feeling dry or overwhelming. In a single lesson, children actively work on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, comprehension and production, both written and oral.

🧠 Vocabulary & Pronunciation

We begin by introducing essential vocabulary through playful memory games and interactive activities.
Children learn to connect the written and spoken form of each word while practising correct pronunciation.

This part of the lesson is light, dynamic and enjoyable — the perfect warm-up that builds confidence and prepares students for the next steps.

🎧📖 Comprehension

Once the vocabulary is familiar, we introduce the main learning material.
We work with authentic, real-life content such as video clips, songs, articles or advertisements to make learning relevant and relatable.

To ensure balanced skill development, we alternate between oral and written materials on different days.
Students then complete guided activities to check understanding and are encouraged to think critically and discuss the topics openly.

✏️ Grammar in Action

Grammar is introduced only when it supports better understanding and expression.
After presenting the rule with clear examples, children practise it through engaging games and movement-based activities.

Whenever possible, we take grammar outside the classroom, working in teams to strengthen cooperation, team spirit and a healthy sense of competition.

🎭 Creative Production

In the final phase, children create their own version of what they have learned — a dialogue, a short text, a role play or a creative project.

We prioritise group work to foster social bonds, collaboration and creativity.
Each lesson ends with a short presentation, allowing students to share their work with classmates and the teacher — a great way to build confidence and communication skills.

English Language Camp - Project-based lessons

Alongside the main lesson structure, teachers regularly set aside time for creative weekly projects. Children might work together on making a short movie, designing posters, or building models with craft materials - always connected to a chosen topic.

These project-based activities turn language learning into a real experience, not just a classroom exercise. As the week progresses, students collaborate, share ideas and solve challenges together. This naturally builds motivation, confidence and team spirit, while the final project gives them a strong sense of pride and achievement.

Throughout the week, teachers stay flexible and attentive, adapting activities to the children’s interests, energy levels and curiosity. Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door — whenever possible, lessons are enriched by using the surrounding outdoor spaces, making the experience even more vivid and memorable.

All of this comes together to create a learning environment that feels alive, playful and inspiring - an experience where children learn naturally, make new friends and take home memories that last far beyond the classroom.