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
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
The 14 Best Resources To Learn Swiss German
There are more than 130 million people in the world who speak German as their native language, and learning German can allow you to communicate with them in their own language! This can be extremely helpful when interacting with Germans, moving to Germany, or even when visiting the area! Learning another language opens up an … Read more
Should I Learn German Before Swiss German?
This might come as a surprise, but there is actually a huge difference between German, also called High German, and Swiss German. If you travel to Switzerland only knowing German, you are going to have a very hard time understanding the locals. One should learn standard German before beginning to learn Swiss German. This is … Read more
10 German Courses in Zurich Switzerland
Have you just moved to Zurich and are looking forward to learn German? If so, you’ve landed in the right post. We’ve put up a list of 10 language schools that offer German courses in Zurich, and that are located throughout the city. Keep scrolling to find out if there is one that suits your … Read more
How Difficult Is It To Learn Swiss German?
Have you ever woken up and decided that today was the day to learn a dialect or language? Have you considered what dialect or language you choose to learn? What you should know is that learning something new takes time, and for Swiss German, it can be a journey of ups and downs when learning, … Read more