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🌷 Spring in Switzerland  You’ll learn and hear these 7 simple Swiss German phrases:    🌷 De Früehlig chunt. Spring is coming. 🌸 Hesch gärn Früehlig? Do you like spring? ☀️ D Sunne schiint. The sun is shining. 🔥 Es isch warm. It’s warm. ❄️ Morn chönnti s wider schneie. It might snow again tomorrow. 🚶‍♂️ Chum, mir gönd use. Come on, let’s go outside. 🌡️ Wie warm isch es? How warm is it? 🇨🇭 Join my VIP Swiss German course every Monday and start speaking naturally and confidently. 🇩🇪 Prefer High German? Join the Standard German lesson every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Swiss German app https://www.swiss-german-online.com/app.html German Tuesday https://app.german.dog/ 

VIP members see the mini lesson https://app.swiss-german-online.com/mini-lessons/Qmpo3a0b5bNvP2dIn5XQ  Standard German https://app.german.dog/subscriptions  Swiss German app https://www.swiss-german-online.com/app.html    🇨🇭❄️ In this episode, we talk about the current avalanche situation in Switzerland and turn real events into a practical Swiss German lesson. Heavy snowfall and strong winds have increased avalanche danger in many alpine regions. Roads are being closed, mountain areas are restricted, and safety is a serious topic right now. In this podcast, you will: • Learn useful Swiss German vocabulary about avalanches • Practice simple and practical dialogues (A2–B1 level) • Understand how to talk about danger and safety in the mountains • Improve your listening skills with real-life context This is not just theory — this is real Swiss German connected to real events. 🎯 VIP members can access the mini lesson and flashcards in the link below. Stay safe. Learn smart. Speak Swiss German. 🇨🇭

Swiss German app https://www.swiss-german-online.com/app.html In this podcast, I share personal stories, everyday observations, and reflections on life in Switzerland — often through the lens of language, culture, and human connection. Some episodes are inspired by real moments, like my daughter’s experience living in an artistic community, others by what I see every day as a language teacher: how people learn, struggle, grow, and slowly find their voice in a new language. It’s not about perfection. It’s about listening better, speaking more freely, and seeing Switzerland from different angles — sometimes quiet, sometimes surprising, always human. If you’re curious about language, community, and simple, honest living, you’ll feel at home here. 🇨🇭 About My Online Language Courses I’m an online language teacher focusing on Swiss German, Standard German, and basic French. My teaching style is relaxed, practical, and strongly focused on real communication. Swiss German VIP Course 🗓 Live lesson every Monday at 8:00 PM 🎙 Focus on listening and speaking 💬 After the lesson: Zoom speaking practice We work with 3–4 short, practical dialogues Dialogues are available before the weekend, so you can listen and prepare in advance If you miss a live lesson, you can watch the recording anytime Standard German 🗓 Tuesday live lesson 8 pm  Focus on useful phrases, listening, and speaking with confidence Suitable for learners who want to use German in everyday situations Basic French Simple, accessible French for everyday use Focus on understanding, basic speaking, and useful expressions No pressure, no overload How I Teach Small steps, real language Less theory, more speaking Repetition that makes sense A calm, supportive atmosphere The goal isn’t to sound perfect. The goal is to understand, respond, and feel comfortable using the language. If you like learning languages through real stories, short dialogues, and practical listening — you’re in the right place.

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VIP members https://app.swiss-german-online.com/videos/LxtjYm8NNDEgp8VBXbKf 7 day free trial https://linktr.ee/swissgermanonline  In this episode, we go straight into one of Switzerland’s most iconic traditions: Jassen. It’s not just a card game — it’s a social glue, a weekly ritual, and in many families, almost a competitive sport. I talk about my grandmother from the canton of Lucerne, a tough, sharp Swiss woman who kept playing Jass until she was 102. She lived her whole life in a small village that most people would dismiss as boring, but she didn’t need much. As long as she could sit at the table, hold her cards, and outplay everyone, she was happy. We look at why analogue games are still alive in a world drowning in screens. People want something real — eye contact, arguments over rules, laughter, frustration, and those tiny moments that only happen around a table. Jass groups still meet every week across Switzerland. Inns still hand out Jass sets. TV shows like Donnschtig-Jass still run. And tournaments pop up everywhere, including the ones we organized as teenagers to fund our summer camps. We also talk about the basics of Jass, why it keeps your brain sharp, and why it’s still worth learning if you live in Switzerland. And yes — we get honest about how people actually play: who cheats, who denies cheating, and who absolutely cannot handle losing. At the end, you get a set of questions for reflection: Do you play card games? Can you lose gracefully? What’s the game your family protects like a cultural treasure? If you want to join us for the Tuesday conversation group, you can — and maybe this winter, you’ll pick up a new game too.    

7 day free trial https://linktr.ee/swissgermanonline This episode is all about relaxation, wellness, and improving your Swiss German 🛁🫧 You’ll hear some ancient health tips from Hildegard of Bingen, and of course – fresh language input to help you speak Swiss German 👉 Plus: Don’t forget, our Standard German lesson drops every Tuesday at 8 pm   🌟 Wanna test the waters? You can try out either the Swiss German course OR the Standard German course FREE for 7 days!

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7-day free trial https://linktr.ee/swissgermanonline    Welcome to “Speak It Into Reality” – your friendly space for learning Swiss German (and Standard German) with joy, movement, and real-life stories! In this podcast, we explore how to learn a new language faster – not by cramming, but by using Brain Gym techniques, mindset shifts, speaking practice, and a lot of laughter. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, you’ll find practical tips, motivation, and fun ways to integrate Swiss German into your everyday life. Hosted by a passionate language teacher with real classroom stories, personal struggles, and surprising breakthroughs – this is your weekly reminder that yes, you CAN speak Swiss German. ✨ Listen in, laugh a little, and start speaking – even if it’s not perfect. That’s how fluency begins.

🗓️ VIP Swiss German Class – Next Monday! 🇨🇭✨ 7 day free trial https://linktr.ee/swissgermanonline   💬 We’re already getting excited for next Monday’s VIP class — and we’d love to hear from you!   👉 Is there a specific Swiss German phrase, expression, or topic you want to tackle this time? Something that’s been stuck in your head or you’ve always wanted to say like a true Zürcher, Basler, Bärner…? 😄 Drop it in the comments or send us a message!   As always, it’s so inspiring to hear from you – and we’ve got some amazing stories coming in from our students lately. Can’t wait to share a few in class 🙌   Let’s keep the Swiss German vibes rolling — together! 🧀🎉

VIP members https://app.swiss-german-online.com/videos/exeY1wE7JMOLOL5pCjf0 Standard German version https://app.german.dog/videos/MysRKUWEgIxohfYi5Wdt   🧡 Swiss German Live with Katrin Erni – Childhood Memories & Real Stories 🧡 Welcome to our Monday night Swiss German Live session! In this episode, we’re talking about unny childhood memories, sharing real stories – like the one from a student who went shopping alone at just six years old… and came home with something totally unexpected: Biberli! We’ll explore: ✨ Childhood adventures in Switzerland ✨ How everyday stories help you learn Swiss German naturally ✨ A little cultural insight into growing up Swiss ✨ And of course… we’ll practice Swiss German together! 📚 After the Live, you can join our speaking session at 8:30 p.m., where we’ll: ✔ Read a story in Swiss German ✔ Talk about our own childhood memories ✔ Practice speaking in a fun, relaxed group 🎓 This lesson is part of our VIP Swiss German Course, where language comes alive through storytelling, conversation, and community. Join us to experience a beautiful way of learning that connects memory, culture, and laughter! 👉 Replays available on https://www.swiss-german-online.com/app.html  Try the course free for one week! See you Monday at 8 p.m. 🇨🇭🌙

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My courses https://linktr.ee/swissgermanonline   Swiss German in the Garden In this week’s Swiss German lesson, we’re heading out into the garden.  Whether you have a backyard, a balcony, or a community garden, this lesson is full of fun and useful vocabulary about planting, growing, and harvesting. We’ll talk about: Common vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, and asparagus How to describe your garden (big, small, full of plants) The word “e Huufe” and how to use it to talk about “a lot” of work, fruit, or fun Relaxed Swiss German conversations about everyday garden life You’ll learn through stories, questions, and short dialogues — and discover how to express what you grow, what you like to eat, and what kind of garden work makes you feel relaxed (or stressed!). At the end of the lesson, we’ll meet for a live Zoom conversation to practise speaking together. Perfect for A2-level learners who want to expand their vocabulary and sound more natural in everyday conversations. Let’s grow your Swiss German — one tomato at a time! 🍅   Learn Swiss German https://www.swiss-german-online.com     

Monday VIP live lesson https://app.swiss-german-online.com/home   On this week’s Swiss German Online LIVE lesson-podcast, host Kathrin Erni takes you on a ride—literally and linguistically—through Zürich’s just-opened Velotunnel. Dug decades ago for a scrapped expressway and finally repurposed in May 2025, this 6-metre-wide, bike-only passage now links Kreis 4 and Kreis 5 beneath the main station. 🔸 What’s Inside The tunnel’s back-story: from abandoned motorway tube to city-funded cycling corridor after years of grassroots lobbying by Pro Velo Zürich. A first-person tour of the tunnel’s gentle ramps, stylish lighting and colossal Velostation Europaplatz—hundreds of racks, lockers and a paid, serviced bike park. Design quirks: those controversial anti-car bollards, 48-hour parking rules and why the tunnel could unclog surface streets. 🔸 Live Lesson Extras Four ready-made Swiss-German dialogues (almost finished!) that we’ll read, translate and discuss in class. Vocabulary and conversation practice on cycling, social engagement and everyday Zürich life. Chat with Kathrin about your own riding habits—city bikes, e-bikes or no bike at all—and hear her tips for getting around Switzerland on two wheels. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a language learner itching to practise Swiss German, or simply curious about Zürich’s newest piece of urban infrastructure, tune in Monday night at 10 p.m. CET. Replays are available for VIP members, and newcomers can test the course free for one week. Grab your helmet (or headphones), and let’s roll. Learn Swiss German https://www.swiss-german-online.com/

💬 What Does "u guet" Mean in Swiss German? 7 day free trial https://app.swiss-german-online.com/subscriptions  In Swiss German, the little word "u" (pronounced like "oo") is used as a booster — it strengthens the meaning of an adjective. Think of it like saying "sooo good" or "super tasty" in English. Instead of just "guet" (good), you say "u guet", which means really good or very good — with emotion and emphasis!   🥣 Example: 👨‍🍳 "Wie isch d'Suppe?" 👩‍🦱 "U guet!" → "How’s the soup?" → "Sooo good!"   Katrin Erni, a passionate Swiss German teacher, shares this trick in her live course. Every Monday at 8pm, her online classes dive into fun, useful topics like this one — where learners not only hear the language but get to speak and connect in Zoom meetups after the stream.   “Next time, I want to talk about the little word ‘u’. It opens many doors – we can explore so many topics with it. It’s a way of strengthening adjectives. For example, not just guet, but u guet! My husband makes soup — and it’s u guet! My daughter cooks Asian food — and it’s u fein! We can do this with many adjectives!” This small word "u" is your shortcut to sounding more natural and expressive in Swiss German — and having more fun with it too! 🎉 Want to practice saying things like "u schön," "u lustig," or "u spannend"? Come join the class — you’ll be amazed what this one little word can do!   Swiss German online: https://www.swiss-german-online.com https://www.tiktok.com/@swissgermanonline  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrin-erni/  https://www.facebook.com/swiss.german.online  https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnswissgerman  Swiss German app https://www.swiss-german-online.com/app.html 

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7 day free trial https://www.swiss-german-online.com/app.html   Welcome to the Swiss German Online Livestream! This week, we will talk about all the different apps we use every day — from buying things, learning new skills, finding hiking trails, checking the stars, or counting our steps. Apps are everywhere – but what about an app that actually helps you learn Swiss German? 👉 Join our VIP Swiss German class – every Monday at 8:00 PM live! You’ll practice real-life Swiss German, talk about useful topics (like apps!), and have fun with other learners. ✅ PLUS: You can test the Swiss German Online App free for 7 days! Learn with flashcards, join live lessons, and access all our texts and archives, right from your phone or computer. After the free trial, it’s just 45 CHF per month – easy, flexible, and fun! Ready to speak real Swiss German? 👉 Sign up now: https://app.swiss-german-online.com/subscriptions  See you Monday at 8 PM 🚀🇨🇭

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