Welcome to Beyond the Alps — a Swiss German (Züridütsch) podcast produced by swissgermanbeginners.ch that opens the door to the heart of Switzerland. I’m Andrea, founder of Swiss German for Beginners, Swiss German teacher, and author. In each episode, I share stories of everyday life in Switzerland: from language and culture to traditions, humor, and personal memories. Whether you’re learning Swiss German or simply curious about Swiss culture, this podcast will make you feel a little bit more Swiss inside.
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Welcome to Beyond the Alps — a Swiss German (Züridütsch) podcast produced by swissgermanbeginners.ch that opens the door to the heart of Switzerland. I’m Andrea, founder of Swiss German for Beginners, Swiss German teacher, and author. In each episode, I share stories of everyday life in Switzerland: from language and culture to traditions, humor, and personal memories. Whether you’re learning Swiss German or simply curious about Swiss culture, this podcast will make you feel a little bit more Swiss inside.
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
18 I Learned German... Why Can't I Understand Swiss German?
<p>Why can Swiss German feel so difficult to understand at first — even for native German speakers. I talk about the biggest challenges learners face, from pronunciation and speed to the many different Swiss dialects. </p><p>If Swiss German still sounds like one big wall of noise, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Transcripts</strong>: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect. <a href="https://swissgermanbeginners-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/beyond-the-alps-podcast-transcripts" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get it here</a>.</p>
May 26, 2026
17 The Different Swiss Mentalities Explained
<p><strong>What is a “typical Swiss person” really like?</strong></p><p>In this episode, I talk about the different mentalities in Switzerland — from Swiss German-speaking people to the Romands in the French-speaking part and the Ticinesi in the south.</p><p>We’ll talk about communication styles, work culture, social life, why Swiss people love rules… and of course the famous “Bünzli”</p><p><strong>Transcripts</strong>: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect. <a href="https://swissgermanbeginners-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/beyond-the-alps-podcast-transcripts">Get it here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Get a Bünzli Hoodie or T-Shirt here: <a href="https://swissgermanbeginners-shop.fourthwall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>https://swissgermanbeginners-shop.fourthwall.com/</strong></a></p>
May 12, 2026
16 “You Need to Learn German First!” – Well, Really?!
<p>One of the biggest myths I hear all the time: “You need to learn German first.” </p><p>I share why learning too much High German first can sometimes actually make Swiss German harder later on, and why starting early — even with just a few words — can make a huge difference.</p><p>I also tell the story of one of my students who went from being too afraid to speak Swiss German… to doing job interviews in Swiss German.</p><p><strong>Transcripts</strong>: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect. <a href="https://swissgermanbeginners-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/beyond-the-alps-podcast-transcripts" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get it here</a>.</p>
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