The most famous five rings of modern times are not Greek; they are Swiss. In 1915, the chairman of the then IOC, Pierre de Coubertin, declared Lausanne to be the home of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In 1994, the
Swiss German for Beginners
In this article we want to focus on the fundamentals of learning Swiss German. In other words, the key topic of this article is how beginners can learn Swiss German. Everyday, we get enquiries from absolute beginner who have no
The National Swiss Wrestling Championship
Wrestling in Switzerland In âdr Schwiizâ (en.: Switzerland), wrestling is also known colloquially as âHoselupfâ (en.: trouser lift). This is a special form of wrestling unique to Switzerland. One of the differences is that the wrestling takes place within a
The Zurich Knabenschiessen
This traditional Swiss festival takes place in Zurich (âZĂŒriâ in Swiss German) every year before the day of repentance and prayer. âS chnabĂ€schiessĂ€â (en.: Knabenschiessen) is held at the AlbisgĂŒetli firing range from Saturday to Monday during the second week of
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
The Alphorn â a Swiss Cultural Tradition
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
Zurich â Switzerlandâs Metropolis!?
Zurich is known as the secret capitol of Switzerland. But what does this city have to offer visitors other than banks and exclusive shops? Here are some important things you should know about âZĂŒriâ and its inhabitants. The Tram is
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