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Beyond the Alps - Lerne Schweizerdeutsch

Welcome to Beyond the Alps — a Swiss German (Züridütsch) podcast produced by swissgermanbeginners.ch that opens the door to the heart of Switzerland. I’m Andrea, founder of Swiss German for Beginners, Swiss German teacher, and author. In each episode, I share stories of everyday life in Switzerland: from language and culture to traditions, humor, and personal memories. Whether you’re learning Swiss German or simply curious about Swiss culture, this podcast will make you feel a little bit more Swiss

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4 Making Friends in Switzerland: A Guide from the Heart

Beyond the Alps - Lerne Schweizerdeutsch ·

2025/11/25

In this episode, I explore one of the biggest challenges many newcomers face: building real friendships in Switzerland. Inspired by Rick Warren’s powerful reflection on what truly matters at the end of life, we talk about why human connection is essential — and why it can feel especially difficult to find in Switzerland.You’ll learn:why Swiss friend groups often feel closed or hard to enterhow language and dialect create invisible barrierswhy even a few Swiss German words can open doorsthe easiest

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3 Why Is Swiss German Not a Language?

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2025/11/11

Explore one of the biggest linguistic debates in Switzerland: is Swiss German just a dialect, or could it actually be considered a language of its own?You’ll learn what defines a language, why Swiss German doesn’t (yet) meet the criteria and what would need to change for it to be officially recognised.And, of course, I’ll share my personal take as a proud Swiss German speaker.Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly

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2 How to Be a Real Swiss (almost)

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2025/10/28

⁠Get the Transcript⁠!Ever wondered how to fit in like a real Swiss? In this episode, I’ll tell you what to do, and what not to do, if you don’t want to get a side-eye from a Swiss person. From punctuality to politeness, and of course, the art of being a little bit “Bünzli”. Discover the unspoken rules of everyday life in Switzerland — through my own experiences and stories as someone who grew up here.Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because

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1 Swiss German Dialects Explained

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2025/10/10

⁠Get the Transcript!In this first episode, I take you on a journey through the world of Swiss German dialects — from Zurich to Bern to Wallis.Discover why “Swiss German” isn’t one language at all, which dialect I speak, and which ones are the most loved (or feared!) by learners.Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect. Get it here ⁠⁠.My Patreon supporters receive all episode transcripts

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