Today's episode is a direct challenge for you! We talk about Swiss German words, Swiss slang and German words that are hard to translate into English. Did you know: we discuss all our episodes and many other topics in our Facebook group 'Switzerland for English Speakers'.Show notes: Swiss German…
8 posts tagged
Swiss lifestyle
Did you know: we discuss all our episodes and many other topics in our Facebook group 'Switzerland for English Speakers'."All" shops are closed on a Sunday in Switzerland! Well, maybe not all, but many at least. Luckily Switzerland offers many other exciting things for expats and tourists to do…
Children in Switzerland walk to school alone. A typical Swiss school day contains some surprises compared to other countries and can be quite a revelation for expats new to Switzerland. In this episode, you'll get two different perspectives: what surprises expats in Switzerland about the schools and what a typical…
Summer has started in Switzerland and with temperatures rising above 30°C, all over the country people are jumping into rivers and lakes to cool down. With crystal clear water coming from the mountains there are many beautiful places to go for a dip, even in the big cities. In…
You've found your way to Switzerland and started setting up a life here. Now it's time to try and get to know the locals, and what better way to do it than over some food? But where to begin? And how to go about it without committing any major faux-pas?…
The food people pack for a picnic would be similar all over Europe, right? Well, as it turns out, a Swiss picnic contains some very typical items, and they're quite different to what would be found in a British picnic basket. Are you following us on Instagram? Notes on this…
There are some big differences between Swiss and British food, and what the standard expectations are on both sides.…
The first show is about Swiss surprises: expectations versus reality. Are you following us on Instagram? Notes on this episode All about the Swiss and Chips podcast, why we're making a podcast in the first place and what can you expect. We want to hear from you, so get in…