Swiss German: Course and provider overview

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Swiss German: language courses for all levels

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There are some language schools where it is possible for you to attend a free trial lesson so that you can be sure that the time and money you invest in a "Learn Swiss German" course will actually be worthwhile. Often, however, the schools do not state this in their description, so it's well worth asking in more detail. Simply use our contact form so that you can clarify this point and have all the necessary course materials sent to you at the same time - free of charge and without any obligation on your part, of course.

A Swiss German language course provides basic knowledge of the local dialect as it is spoken at the respective school location. The aim is to gain a better understanding of the dialect and to be able to use it step by step. The focus is on oral communication and confident pronunciation.

The following topics are typically covered in the Swiss German language course:

  • Listening comprehension: Recognizing and understanding dialects as they are used in everyday situations
  • Speaking: Develop and improve your own ability to express yourself in the local dialect
  • Pronunciation: specific training in regional pronunciation
  • Grammar: insight into typical structures and differences to standard language
  • Vocabulary: building a practical vocabulary for everyday life, work or social situations

A Swiss German language course is ideal for anyone who wants to communicate more confidently in everyday life - whether at work, in the neighborhood or in public life.

As each school has its own focus and the dialect taught may differ depending on the region, it is worth asking the school of your choice directly about the exact course content.

Tip: You can easily forward this question to the relevant school using our contact form.

Every region has its own dialect, its own dialect, which is of course also written down, even if there is no official orthography. If you want to learn "Schwizerdütsch", you learn one of these dialects, such as Züritüütsch or Bärndütsch, and can use the corresponding teaching materials and exercise books, which contain the basic vocabulary as well as clarifying grammatical rules and sentence structures. These teaching materials are usually more entertaining than those for other foreign languages, also because it is assumed that participants in such a language course already have a solid knowledge of German. In this way, entertaining and useful things are taught in a Swiss German language course, whether in the form of comics, exercise books, audio CDs or with the help of digital learning programs.

Swiss German is not a standardized written language, but a collective term for various Alemannic dialects spoken in German-speaking Switzerland. The spelling is not officially regulated and can vary greatly depending on the region, context and personal style.

There are two common approaches to writing Swiss German in Switzerland:

  • Phonetic spelling:
    This is based on the actual pronunciation of Swiss German in Switzerland and reflects the regional dialect as faithfully as possible. It is often used in private communication, on social media or in dialect literature.
  • Based on High German:
    The aim here is to stay as close as possible to standard German spelling in order to increase readability - especially in official or semi-formal texts such as advertising messages, song lyrics or plays.

As there are no fixed rules for the spelling of Swiss German in Switzerland, there is a lot of room for interpretation. Spelling can also vary within the same region. The only thing that is standardized is a certain basic vocabulary that is widely understood in everyday life.

Important: Each school decides for itself whether and how Swiss German is discussed or written down in lessons in Switzerland. If you have any questions, please contact the relevant school directly. A question can easily be forwarded to the desired school using our contact form.

Editorial management:

Stefan Schmidlin

Stefan Schmidlin, Educational Counseling, Content-Team Modula AG

Sources

Website of theSwiss Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI, Websitewww.berufsberatung.ch(official Swiss information portal for study, vocational and career guidance) as well as websites and other information from professional associations and education providers.

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