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Why does Swiss German have so many French loan words?
SWISS GERMAN

Why does Swiss German have so many French loan words?

Why did MPs ban Swiss German from the parliament?
POLITICS

Why did MPs ban Swiss German from the parliament?

It’s official: Switzerland’s main language can’t be used in parliamentary debates. What are the reasons for this decision?

Eight essential phrases you need to know to get by in Zurich
SWISS GERMAN

Eight essential phrases you need to know to get by in Zurich

Reader question: Is it better to learn Hochdeutsch or Swiss German?
SWISS GERMAN

Reader question: Is it better to learn Hochdeutsch or Swiss German?

SWISS GERMAN

German word of the day: Sommerzeit

German word of the day: Sommerzeit
LEARNING GERMAN

German word of the day: Gleich

German word of the day: Gleich
LEARNING GERMAN

Five places to learn (Swiss) German for free in Zurich

Five places to learn (Swiss) German for free in Zurich
SWISS GERMAN

TEST: Is your German good enough for Swiss citizenship?

TEST: Is your German good enough for Swiss citizenship?
German, Italian and French: The romantic words and phrases you need in Switzerland
LIVING IN SWITZERLAND

German, Italian and French: The romantic words and phrases you need in Switzerland

Swiss German vs Hochdeutsch: What are the key differences?
SWISS GERMAN

Swiss German vs Hochdeutsch: What are the key differences?

German word of the day: Eben
SWISS GERMAN

German word of the day: Eben

GERMAN WORD OF THE DAY

German word of the day: Das Laternelaufen

German word of the day: Das Laternelaufen