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What do you say in Switzerland when...

Simon Zryd by Simon Zryd January 29, 2019

Do you know how to respond in Switzerland to avoid an intercultural mishap? Once you've started picking up the language as an expat, you'll start to notice the mother-tongue speakers around you reply in certain ways to specific situations or questions. This can be from anything as simple as a…

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How to learn to ski as a complete beginner

Jo Fahy by Jo Fahy January 15, 2019

If you're moving to Switzerland you might think that skiing will become a big part of your life: as a beginner that can either be really exciting or completely terrifying! However you feel about taking to the slopes, it's definitely something to try, or how will you ever know if…

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How can I get over homesickness?

Simon Zryd by Simon Zryd December 18, 2018

You've taken a huge step: packed your bags, filled out all the forms and moved to a completely new place. But once the initial period of excitement wears off, living abroad can start to feel a little bit lonely, especially if your new life isn't fully set up yet, or…

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How to make friends in Switzerland

Jo Fahy by Jo Fahy November 06, 2018

Making the move to Switzerland is the first big step for expats: starting a social life is one of the next, and it can be just as difficult. The Swiss are not known to be very open at first - luckily there are some simple steps you can take that…

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How to find an apartment in Switzerland as an expat

Simon Zryd by Simon Zryd September 11, 2018

It's not easy to find the perfect place to live and it's even more difficult if you move to a different country. In this episode we answer the all-important questions for English speakers moving to Switzerland, who are looking for the perfect apartment. Should you rent or buy? How much…

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How to find a job in Switzerland as an expat

Jo Fahy by Jo Fahy August 14, 2018

It's one of the big questions you'll be asking yourself before you move to Switzerland: how can I find a job there? Once you arrive in Switzerland it might not prove as easy as you'd hoped to find a job as an expat either. However, if you know where to…

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What's the weather like in Switzerland?

Jo Fahy by Jo Fahy July 31, 2018

A heatwave has been hitting Europe and while Switzerland’s not part of the EU, it’s still part of Europe! To cool down on these baking hot days, Swiss, tourists and expats alike flock to the country’s lakes, rivers and pools whenever they can. In case you missed…

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Ten Swiss German phrases you need to know

Simon Zryd by Simon Zryd July 17, 2018

There are many word or phrases in Swiss German that expats in Switzerland or tourists in the country will start to hear. The dialect varies from place to place in German-speaking Switzerland - so prepare to be surprised! There also aren't as many grammatical rules as there are in high…

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