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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.

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This episode is all about relaxation, wellness, and improving your Swiss German 🛁🫧

👉 Plus: Don’t forget, our Standard German lesson drops every Tuesday at 8 pm

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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! 🇨🇭✨

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 💬 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! 🧀🎉

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🧡 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:

📚 After the Live, you can join our speaking session at 8:30 p.m., where we’ll:

🎓 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!

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See you Monday at 8 p.m. 🇨🇭🌙

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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.

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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.

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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!

👨‍🍳 "Wie isch d'Suppe?"

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!

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