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An English Podcast about Switzerland for Expats living in Switzerland.
A podcast about Swiss culture, Swiss hidden places, work and living in Switzerland.
Your British guide to Switzerland: an audio podcast for English-speaking expats living in Switzerland and Swiss interested in Britain. Everything expats need to know about finding a job in Switzerland, how to find an apartment in Bern, Geneva or Zurich, how to find friends and get to know Swiss culture, traditions and of course, how to learn the language. We will answer your questions and give you a personal insight into what moving from London to Bern is like. This is not just a view from the outside looking in however, we will also bring you the Swiss perspective, from a "real" Swiss, born and bred in the Bernese Oberland.
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Update frequency:
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Average audio length:
18 minutes
English
United States
90 episodes
since Feb. 20, 2018
episodic
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Dialect struggles nobody talks about
Swiss German is a spoken language first and foremost, shaped by dialect and regional differences. From the absence of autocorrect to the liberal sprinkling of diminutives, communicating in Swiss German comes with some hard struggles that need talking about, gäll…
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Switzerland's handcrafted delights for children
In this episode we talk about some traditional Swiss toys…
The unspoken rule of giving a tour of your home when guests come over
When guests visit where you live in Switzerland, the host almost always offers them a look around. In this episode, we talk about this unspoken rule in Switzerland and why it led to some confusion in our home.
Notes on this episo…
Switzerland's weekend mountain ritual
Why do the Swiss regularly abandon foggy cities for the mountains? That’s the question we get into in this episode. Beyond this beloved autumn and winter weekend pastime, we take a look at your messages, our latest poll results, Swiss bytes, and we even pa…
What acceptance looks like amongst the Swiss
Moving to Switzerland as an expat is definitely challenging and it can feel hard to be accepted. But what does being accepted really mean anyway? In this very personal episode, Jo talks about what fitting in means to her and we discuss integration from a…
In this episode of Swiss and Chips - Your British Guide to Switzerland, it's all about our listeners’ voices. We asked what annoys you about Switzerland or what you would change, and you replied!
From the pain of exchange rates to supermarket stress (again), Mexican food and laundry room drama…
There is no listener poll this week, but a listener survey: What's the one thing you would change about Switzerland if you could?
Send us an audio message or text to +41 76 282 67 66 or email hello@swissandchips.com.
Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland
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There is no listener poll this week, but a listener survey: What's the one thing you would change about Switzerland if you could?
Send us an audio message or text to +41 76 282 67 66 or email hello@swissandchips.com.
Notes on this episode
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Listener Feedback
09:40 - Coming …
Let the sunshine (and fresh air) in!
In this episode we talk about the Swiss ritual that plays out daily in homes, offices, and schools across the country: Lüften. It’s the practice of throwing windows open wide and letting fresh air circulate through rooms and buildings. But why is Lüften so impo…
Not everything is as glossy as it seems
Many thanks to all the listeners who reach out to us! Today’s episode is for you. If you have questions or thoughts you want to share with us and the other listeners, let us know!
In this episode, we talk specifically about Jonathan’s feedback and his experie…
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