Swiss German Online

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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.

If you’re curious about language, community, and simple, honest living, you’ll feel at home here.

I’m an online language teacher focusing on Swiss German, Standard German, and basic French.

🗓 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

🗓 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

Simple, accessible French for everyday use

Focus on understanding, basic speaking, and useful expressions

No pressure, no overload

Small steps, real language

Less theory, more speaking

Repetition that makes sense

A calm, supportive atmosphere

The goal isn’t to sound perfect.

If you like learning languages through real stories, short dialogues, and practical listening — you’re in the right place.

VIP 🇨🇭 members https://app.swiss-german-online.com/videos/zCKgCdZEsThnGnWuE01S

Mini lesson https://app.swiss-german-online.com/mini-lessons/oeckxtAdYqH62c2EIGGc

Standard German 🇩🇪🛒 Tuesday 8 pm live lesson https://app.german.dog/live-lessons 

Thank you for learning Swiss German with me

Swiss German app https://www.swiss-german-online.com/app.html 

VIP members https://app.swiss-german-online.com/videos/Lfmc54xPW36aVlVt4goq

7 day free trial https://linktr.ee/swissgermanonline 

If you'd like to join our community, we’d love to welcome you:

🕗 Monday at 8pm Swiss time – Our VIP Swiss German class (beginner-friendly, focus on listening and speaking)

I'm always so happy to meet new faces – and maybe one day, to hear your story too.

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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 🛁🫧

👉 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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Learn German and get Swiss German VIP course for 3 months for free https://www.german-teacher-online.com/

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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! 🇨🇭✨

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! 🧀🎉

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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:

📚 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!

👉 Replays available on https://www.swiss-german-online.com/app.html 

See you Monday at 8 p.m. 🇨🇭🌙

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