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
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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
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
Language Learning: Facts, Figures, and Fiction
There are a lot of factors that go into learning a language. It takes hard work, determination, and is an extremely handy skill. This article will go into more depth about the facts, figures, and fiction when it comes to learning a new language. With practice, and with knowing the facts and fiction of learning … Read more
Is Duolingo Actually Good for Learning Languages?
There are so many different options available when it comes to learning a new language. From in-person class lessons, online classes, different computer programs, and even visiting a country that speaks the language, are phone apps, specifically Duolingo, the most effective option? Duolingo’s effectiveness is heavily determined by the level of knowledge one is starting … Read more