After moving to Switzerland three years ago, I looked into all the resources I could find to lear Swiss German. This dialect spoken in around 60% of the country varies from canton to canton, thus it is not easy to learn. Books are a great resource to learn a language. They often include writing exercises, … Read more
15 Of The Most Useful Words And Phrases in Swiss German
Hello there, language lovers! Today, we’re going to dive into the fascinating world of Swiss German, a unique and colourful dialect spoken in Switzerland. Swiss German is a language full of surprises, and you’ll find that many of the words and phrases are different from the ones used in High German. In this post, we’ll … Read more
Swiss German Explained: Verb Tenses
Swiss German, like many other Germanic languages, has a complex system of verb tenses to convey different aspects of time and mood. There are three main tenses in Swiss German: the present tense, the past tense, and the future tense. We’ll take a look at them in this post and, as usual, take a look … Read more
Swiss German Guide: Pronouns, Greetings & Tenses
Are you planning a trip to Zurich, Switzerland, or interested in learning the local dialect? Zurich Swiss German, also known as Züritüütsch, is a unique dialect that is spoken by the residents of Zurich and surrounding areas. It has its own set of rules and variations that make it distinct from High German. In this … Read more
Swiss German Explained: The Verb ‘ha’ – To Have
Swiss German is a group of dialects that comes from the German language, and is spoken by about 5 million people in Switzerland. Like High German and English, Swiss German uses a variety of verb tenses to convey different meanings in different contexts. However, there are significant differences in how verb tenses are used in … Read more
Swiss German Explained: The Verb ‘gah’ – To Go
Swiss German is the unique group of dialects of German that is widely spoken in Switzerland. While it shares many similarities with High German, Swiss German has its own set of rules, vocabulary, and grammar structures. One of the most commonly used verbs in Swiss German is the verb ‘to go’, which has a variety … Read more
From Spain or From Mexico: Which Spanish Should I Learn?
Spanish is a language spoken by over 559 million people around the world. Even though both countries speak the same language, there are concrete differences between the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of Spanish in different countries. Mexico and Spain commonly use the language of Spanish in their way of speaking. However, there are similarities and … Read more
What Is The Largest Spanish Speaking Country in the World?
Spanish is the world’s second-most-spoken native language. For a world with more than 7,100 languages being spoken, this is quite an accomplishment! However, what is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world? Argentina is the largest native Spanish-speaking country when viewed by area, covering approximately 1.074 million square miles in total. In terms of population, … Read more
Will Learning Languages Become Obsolete?
Technology has advanced a lot and can do some truly remarkable things. We are on our way to being able to have our words translated into other languages as we speak them. However, will this make it so that learning new languages is a waste of time? Learning languages will not become obsolete. Translations are … Read more
How to Learn a Language Without Living in the Country
Are you wanting to learn a language but don’t live in the country in which the language is spoken? Well, we are here to tell you just how to do that! Keep reading to find out more! To learn a language without living in the country that the language is spoken in, utilize language learning … Read more
Should I Learn Hindi? Tips, Resources, and More
Throughout the world, there are a variety of languages spoken. In most countries, people speak a variety of languages and some even learn specific dialects to be able to communicate across cultures. In middle eastern countries, Hindi is one of the languages treasured and spoken, but should you learn how to speak Hindi?? Hindi is … Read more