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Zürich’s Brand-New Cycle Tunnel

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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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What is "u guet" in Swiss German

💬 What Does "u guet" Mean in Swiss German?

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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!

 

🥣 Example:

👨‍🍳 "Wie isch d'Suppe?"
👩‍🦱 "U guet!"
→ "How’s the soup?"
→ "Sooo good!"

 

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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Welcome to the Swiss German Online Livestream!

This week, we will talk about all the different apps we use every day — from buying things, learning new skills, finding hiking trails, checking the stars, or counting our steps.
Apps are everywhere – but what about an app that actually helps you learn Swiss German?

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🧽🎙️ “Swiss Clean Talk: From Mopping Floors to Mastering Dialects” 🇨🇭🗣️

At  www.app.swiss-german-online.com/home , we’re cooking up something fresh for our next live lesson – coming at you Monday evening (Swiss German) and Tuesday evening (High German)! 💥

That’s right – we’re brainstorming our next story, and this time, it’s all about... CLEANING 🧽✨. Inspired by one of our awesome course participants who works with Spitex and needs to chat about cleaning at work – we're turning everyday talk into real Swiss German practice!

But now we need YOU:
👉 Should it be a spring cleaning story – decluttering, organizing, deep scrubbing?
👉 Or a moving-out cleaning drama – the final clean-up before handing the keys to that picky landlord?

We’re still deciding – the final story will be ready by Saturday or Sunday evening, so keep your eyes open!

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Let’s learn, laugh, and clean (yes, clean!) together.

See you Monday! Missin' you already 🧡

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Let's Learn Swiss German – My TV Adventures & Why I Hardly Watch Anymore!

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When I was a kid, we didn’t have a TV at home. That meant I spent my time doing other things – crafting, playing outside, hanging out with friends, playing guitar, even reading and drawing. That was just normal. And the internet? That wasn’t even around yet!

 

But then, when I was in 4th grade, at around 11 years old, something big happened – we got a TV! And wow, that changed everything.

 

Before, I was always busy doing things. But once we had a TV, I started spending more and more time glued to the screen. We didn’t even have that many channels, but once I sat down – maybe just to watch the news with my dad – I couldn’t stop. It was like a trap.

 

Nowadays, people talk about social media addiction, but back then, TV was already a problem! I found myself watching more and more, sleeping less, and wasting hours flipping through channels. During the week, I was fine – I had school, homework, guitar lessons, and activities that kept me busy. But on Friday and Saturday evenings, it was the worst. Instead of going to bed early, I’d stay up watching TV until I was completely exhausted.

 

Even today, moving images still have a hypnotic effect on me. If my kids are watching a bedtime story on TV, I find myself sitting down with them! Maybe it's just an excuse to take a break. 😊 And honestly, modern films and TV shows are designed to grab your attention even more than before – flashing lights, fast-moving scenes, everything designed to keep you hooked.

 

So, if you compare today’s movies and TV with those from the past, it’s on a whole new level. Have you noticed that too? Over time, I had to teach myself to watch TV intentionally, not just let it suck me in. That’s why today, our TV is stored away in the basement, and I hardly ever watch movies anymore.

 

But don’t get me wrong – I’m not a saint! 😆 These days, everyone has a smartphone, and temptation is always just a click away. That’s why I often avoid starting in the first place – it’s just easier for me. But if I do have a weak moment, time flies before I even realize it. That’s why I use content blockers to keep myself in check.

 

These days, I barely use social media in my free time. I already spend so much time in front of a screen for work that I try to balance it out in my personal life. Last weekend, for example, I joined a dance class where people from different cultures teach their traditional dances. I met so many interesting people, and who knows – maybe I’ll find some friends who want to keep practicing with me.

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