Maybe you have already tried to learn German (or another language) but without any real success. You enrolled in courses, memorized the rules, and filled in all the blanks in your manuals. And yet you wouldn’t say that you master the language as you’re still lacking the confidence to speak. Or, even worse, you found the process so difficult, frustrating, and not rewarding at all, that you gave ...

In 2019, expats accounted for almost a quarter of Switzerland’s population. Most of them arrived here for work, love, study, or maybe they were simply drawn by the irresistible aroma of chocolate. No matter how and why you ended up here, one of the most rewarding aspects about living in Switzerland is its’ unique landscape. We’re sure you wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to discover its ...

Maybe you're one of those "lucky" expats living in Switzerland, that don't have to learn (Swiss) German, neither for professional nor for personal reasons. Are you relieved that you don't have to bother with that and grateful that you can fully work or socialize in English/another language? Or maybe you do need to learn the language but you're frustrated with the process. Either way, here ...

Learning a language is such an intricate, fascinating journey. The first time we acquire a language, our native one, it all happens so natural, simple, and early in our life, that we barely remember anything about it. However, learning a second (or third, or fourth) language is often a much more energy- and time- demanding process. And there are a variety of reasons that can make this experience a very ...