Learning a new language is a great way to start the new year. Luxembourg is a multilingual country so you have plenty of options to choose from. If you feel that is the time to learn Luxembourg’s own language, we prepared a list of organizations and institutions where you can start. Knowing Luxembourgish is a great advantage if you plan to live here long-term, your children are in public school, you want to make new friends and connect with the country’s culture, politics, and history. It is also going to be much easier to navigate through Government agencies and policies.
Background
Upon the founding of the country, German was widely used in the political field to comment on the laws so that they could be understood by everyone. In 1984 Luxembourgish was made the national language by law and this law also recognized the three languages of Luxembourg (Luxembourgish, French, and German) as administrative languages. Franco-German bilingualism is a characteristic aspect of Luxembourg’s social structure and French remains the language of legislation. However, German or Luxembourgish is often the language of choice for the printed press.
Get Started
If you are new here in Luxembourg it will make a huge difference to your integration if you learn some Luxembourgish. On the other hand, if you have been living here for more than 5 consecutive years, you will be eligible to obtain Luxembourg citizenship. But, as part of the requirement, you will need to pass the Luxembourgish language test that consists of basic written and oral comprehension skills.
There is a long list of institutions that offer Luxembourgish language learning courses. The government recognised institutions and non-profit community associations offer Luxembourgish language courses for a less expensive fee. For one-on-one learning and other personalized options, you can register with one of the private language training centers.
So, there are no excuses to start greeting the Luxembourg citizens with Moien! And remember to bid Äddi when leaving.Â
Government Recognised Organisations
The government recognised organisations are affiliated to the Luxembourg Ministry of Education. The Institut National des Languages offers certificate courses in Luxembourgish as a foreign language. They offer day and evening classes for a fee of around 200 euros per term. These courses are convenient for working professionals. Contact them by phone or email for information about the schedule and fee.
- Institut National des Languages, 21, bd de la Foire, L-1528, Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: 26 44 30 1, Email: info@insl.lu
Non-profit Associations
Some non-profit associations like language societies, student groups, and local communes offer Luxembourgish language learning sessions for a nominal fee. The fees for these classes start from 30 euros. This is a great option for students. For detailed information on their schedules and fees contact them by phone or email.
- Administration Communale de Kayl, B.P. 56 L-3601 Kayl (Map)
Tel: +352 56 66 66-1, Email: david.wagner@kayl.lu - Association Grupo Amizade Caboverdeana, 19, rue Michel Welter, L-2730 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 26 19 62 16, Email: gacv87@yahoo.fr - ASTI a.s.b.l., 10-12, rue Auguste Laval, L-1922 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 43 83 33 1, Email: ensemble@asti.lu - Landakademie, 23, An der Gaass, L-9150 Eschdorf (Map)
Tel: +352 89 95 68-23, Email: info@landakademie.lu - Lycée Classique de Diekirch, 32, av. de la Gare, L-9233 Diekirch (Map)
Tel: +352 26 80 71, Email: secretariat@lcd.lu - Lycée Technique d’Ettelbrück, 71, avenue Salentiny, L-9080 Ettelbruck (Map)
Tel: +352 81 92 01-300, Email: guy.kayser@ltett.lu - LTJB – Grevenmacher, 18 rue de Münschecker, L-6701Grevenmacher (Map)
Tel: +352 75 06 65-207, Email: annette.streng@ltjb.lu - Mouvement pour l’Egalité des Chances, 30, route de Wasserbillig, L-6490 Echternach (Map)
Tel: +352 26 72 00 35, Email: info@mecasbl.lu - Maison d’Afrique, 3, Rue du Curé, L-1368 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 621 224 648, Email: foka@tango.lu - Administration Communale de Bertrange Service Culturel, B.P. 28, L-8005 Bertrange (Map)
Tel: +352 26 312 757, Email: info@bertrange.lu - Centre de Formation Lucien Huss a.s.b.l, 5, Av Marie Thérèse, L-2132 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 26 56 16 92, Email: info@cflh.lu - Administration Communale de Differdange, B.P. 12, L-4501 Differdange (Map)
Tel: +352 58 77 11-236, Contact form here - Administration Communale de Strassen, B.P. 22, L-8001 Strassen (Map)
Tel: +352 310 262-218, Email: coursdusoir@strassen.lu
- Ville de Dudelange, Place de l’HĂ´tel de Ville, L – 3590 Dudelange (Map)
Tel: +352 51 69 85 – 22, Email: ensemble @inter-actions.lu - Administration Communale de Käerjeng, 24, rue de l’eau, L-4920 Bascharage (Map)
Tel: +352 50 05 52- 209, Email: sheila.samida @bascharage.lu - Administration Communale de Dalheim, Gemengeplaz, L-5680 Dalheim (Map)
Tel: +352 23 60 95-43, Email: eliane.weimerskirch @dalheim.lu - Administration Communale de Hesperange, 474, Rte de Thionville, L-5886 Hesperange (Map)
Tel: +352 36 08 08 231, Email: chantal.bernard @hesperange.lu - Administration Communale de Hobscheid, Place Denn, L-8465 Eischen (Map)
Tel: +352 39 01 33 1, Email: pir.krier@hobscheid.lu - Administration Communale de Schifflange, B.P. 11, L-3801 Schifflange (Map)
Tel: +352 54 50 61-1/-302, Email: secretariat @schifflange.lu - Administration Communale de Schuttrange, 2, Places de l’Eglise, L-5367 Schuttrange (Map)
Tel: +352 35 01 13 231, Email: laurent.hartz @schuttrange.lu
- Administration Communale de Leudelange, 5, Place des Martyrs, L-3361 Leudelange (Map)
Tel: +352 37 92 92 22, Email: corinne.freis @leudelange.lu - CNFPC-Esch, 22, rue Henri Koch, L-4004 Esch-sur-Alzette (Map)
Tel: +352 55 89 87-1, Email: info@cnfpc.lu - EuRegio – LOR, 2, rue du Fort Wallis, L-2714 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 26 48 23 03, Email: info@euregio.lu - Lycée du Nord Wiltz, Rue Général Patton, L-9551 Wiltz (Map)
Tel: +352 95 93 20 209, Email: secretariat-direction @lnw.lu - Lycée Technique de Bonnevoie, 119, rue du Cimetière, L-1338 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 40 39 45 -268, Email: eugene.thill @education.lu - Lycée Tec. Esch-sur-Alzette, 32, Rue Henri Koch, L-4354 Esch-sur-Alzette (Map)
Tel: +352 55 95 45 204, Email: secretariat@lte.lu - Centre Culturel & Éducation populaire de Bonnevoie, 40, rue Jules Fischer, L-1522 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 46 69 66 332, Email: afrascht@pt.lu - Administration Communale de Kopstal, 28, rue de Saeul, L-8189 Kopstal (Map)
Tel: +352 30 01 71-32, Email: commune@kopstal.lu - Administration Communale de Dippach, 11, rue de l’Eglise, L-4994 Schouweiler (Map)
Tel: +352 37 95 95 – 1, Email: commune@dippach.lu - Moien!, 2, rue Batty Weber, L-3493 Dudelange (Map)
Tel: +352 621 677 257, Email: moienasbl@pt.lu - Administration Communale de Mamer, B.P. 50, L-8201 Mamer (Map)
Tel: +352 31 00 31-44, Email: dcoenjaerts@mamer.lu - Inter-Actions asbl – Travails, 33, Rue Pierre Krier, L-1880 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 621 153 008, Email: communautairegare @inter-actions.lu
Private Institutions
Most of the private institutions offer small group language training. They have distinct packages designed for adults and children. Some of them also offer private home tuition. Visit their websites or contact them for more information.
- Babbel Schoul, 70 route d’Esch (inside the Robin du Lac building), L-1470, Luxembourg (map)
Tel: (+352) 621 41 67 67 - Berlitz Language Center, 89-93, Grand-Rue, L-1661 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel. +352 26 38 32 48 - Inlingua, 5, rue de Hesperange, L-1731 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel. +352 40 35 47, Email: infoinlingua@inlingua.lu
(or) 46, rue de l’Alzette, L-4010 Esch-Sur-Alzette (Map)
Tel. +352 26 53 24 66, Email: info@inlingua-esch.lu - Languages.lu , 6 Rue Marguerite de Brabant, 1254 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 26 47 85 03, Email: info@languages.lu - Language Enterprises, 84, route d’Arlon, L-1150, Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: 75 97 18, Email: info@language-enterprises.lu - Luxembourg Accueil, 10 Bisserwee, L-1238 Luxembourg (Map)
Tel: +352 24 17 17 - Learn Luxembourgish on Skype with City Savvy’s very own Liz Wenger.
Email for a quote: learnluxembourgish@gmail.com - Prolingua Language Centre, 45a, Avenue Monterey – L-2163 Luxembourg (Map) Tel: +352 40 39 91-0, Email: info@prolingua.lu
City Savvy’s Extra Tips for learning Luxembourgish
- Learn Luxembourgish online from vdl.lu.
- Learn Luxembourgish for free on twitter or Facebook from learnluxembourgish.com.
- Refer to the online Luxembourgish dictionary for equivalents in English, French or German.
- Downlaod uTalk Luxembourgish, a paid app for your mobile devices.
- Stay tuned to Lux radio.
- Be equipped with a handy glossary of important phrases in Luxembourgish.
- Practice, practice, practice. Find a Luxembourger and start a conversation in Luxembourgish – your effort will be appreciated. Vill GlĂ©ck!