So you have decided to learn Swiss German? Learning about a language involves more than just understanding the words; it is always good to know about the culture and traditions of the country whose language you are learning. If you
On the road in Switzerland
If you live in Switzerland, you will be confronted not just with Swiss German, but also with Swiss road traffic. Weâve put together the most important things you need to know if you ânormalerwisâ (en: usually) drive in another country.
ChienbĂ€se â a Swiss Fasnacht tradition
ChienbÀse is one of the traditional Fasnacht events in Switzerland. It takes place in Liestal, the capital of the canton of Baselland. Nearby Basel is well known for its lavish Fasnacht , which is said to form the base of the
Basel Fasnacht â the city turns into a fairytale
Something wonderful happens in Basel every year on Ash Wednesday; overnight, the dreamy charming city on the Rhine bursts into colourful and magical activity. At 4 am sharp, when most people are still in the land of dreams, the Morgestraich
The cantons of Switzerland
The Swiss Confederation consists of 26 full and three half cantons. A canton is comparable to a state in the USA, Germany or Austria. For historical reasons, three of the 23 cantons are made up of two half cantons. These
The Dream of Studying in Switzerland
More and more high school graduates come to Switzerland to get their Bachelor or Master degree. In this article, we take a closer look at the attractions of Switzerland as a place to study. Why do young people want to
Basel – Cultural Capital of Switzerland
In Switzerland, Basel is generally known as the country’s cultural capital. In addition to a number of museums and a variety of cultural events the city has a range of options for visitors of all ages. Basel â international flair
The political system in Switzerland
In this article we talk about the political system in Switzerland. We have tried to explain the somewhat complicated subject in simpler terms. Embedded in the text are words in the vernacular that pertain to the subject. We at Learn
The Swiss Army
What does the Swiss army have to do with learning Swiss German? Simply put, if you want to learn a language, itâ s easiest if you understand the culture and system of your host country. That is why we explore
Festivals and holidays in Switzerland
Like every other country in the world, Switzerland has a reputation which is often somewhat cliched. The world believes that the Swiss are punctual, they are neutral and they make good âChÀÀsâ and âSchoggiâ. All true of course, but did