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
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Is Duolingo Really Free?
I mean yes. Just like love is free, right? Duolingo has a free version that you can use. However, if you want to remove ads, you will have to pay around 12 CHF a month for the plus version. Does Duolingo Have Ads? Yes, this is one of the ways DuoLingo tries to get you … Read more
What are the top 100 German verbs with example sentences?
Here are the 100 most common German verbs with example sentences. I tried to use sentences that you actually hear in German language. 1. sein to be – Ich bin 29 Jahre alt. – I am 29 years old.2. haben to have – Hast du Geschwister? Have you got siblings?3. werden to become – Wenn ich groß bin, … Read more
How long does it take to learn Spanish?
Many people wonder if Spanish is a language that takes long to learn. The time that it take to learn a language vary from person to person and language to language as well. Other factors might influence as well, such as your mother tongue and natural learning ability. Nonetheless, according to the US Foreign Service … Read more
How To Learn Swiss German
Whether you’ve chosen to take lessons to learn Swiss German or not (if you’re planning to, you should check our post about where to learn Swiss German in Switzerland), I’ve put up a list of ideas that have helped me in the past to complement my Swiss German learning experience. Some of them are more … Read more
Where to Learn Swiss German in Switzerland
Whether you have just moved to German speaking Switzerland or you’ve been here for a long time, learning and improving your Swiss German knowledge is always an advantage. Here I’ve put up a list of schools where you can learn Swiss German in Basel, Bern, Lucerne, Zug, Zurich, and also other alternatives in case you … Read more