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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
Print is not dead! Newspapers are still a popular way to get âWichtigi Nochrichteâ (en: important news) on politics, culture and sports. Which newspaper should you read? Decide which ones are for you after ready our handy guide to the
Epiphany is widely celebrated in Switzerland. Special treats can be found everywhere and there are many âVerahstaltigeâ (en: events) honouring the three wise men. But what exactly is this day in honour of and who were the three kings? Read
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
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 charming town of Biel in canton Berne is the largest bilingual city in Switzerland. Walking through the streets and listening to the chatter in both Swiss German and French lends a unique pleasant atmosphere to the town. Hallo/GrĂŒezi and
Switzerland may be small, but it has always been a nation of warriors. Even Tacitus, the Roman historian, asserted that the Swiss were a very militant people. They were to prove this particularly in the 14th century at the Battle
Jass, also called âder Jassâ in Swiss German, is the most popular card game in Switzerland and is even considered to be a national game. Although known to be a game played by old men in pubs, âin de letzschte
St. Gallen, in Swiss German âSanggalleâ(en.: St. Gallen) is the capitol city of the canton of St. Gallen. Due to its location in the Lake Constance four-country region (Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein), the city is a good basis for
Its a part of Switzerland like chocolate and cheese (“Schoggi und ChĂ€s”) and whoever has been lucky enough âluusche z döfreâ (en.: hear it) the melodic tones of an alphorn can understand why this unique instrument is so much part of