Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland
An English Podcast about Switzerland for Expats living in Switzerland. A podcast about Swiss culture, Swiss hidden places, work and living in Switzerland. Your British guide to Switzerland: an audio podcast for English-speaking expats living in Switzerland and Swiss interested in Britain. Everything expats need to know about finding a job in Switzerland, how to find an apartment in Bern, Geneva or Zurich, how to find friends and get to know Swiss culture, traditions and of course, how to learn the language. We will answer your questions and give you a personal insight into what moving from London to Bern is like. This is not just a view from the outside looking in however, we will also bring you the Swiss perspective, from a "real" Swiss, born and bred in the Bernese Oberland. Become part of the community.
Episodes
Dialect struggles nobody talks about
Swiss German is a spoken language first and foremost, shaped by dialect and regional differences. From the absence of autocorrect to the liberal sprinkling of diminutives, communicating in Swiss German comes with some hard struggles that need talking about, gäll?
Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Listener feedback
04:30 - Topic of the da...
Don’t forget to send us your feedback, questions or topic suggestions: Write us an email to hello@swissandchips.com, a text message or a voice message to play on the show +41 76 282 67 66.
Switzerland's handcrafted delights for children
In this episode we talk about some traditional Swiss toys that are not only fun to play with, but have also withstood the scrutiny of different generations of children and even make great souveni...
The unspoken rule of giving a tour of your home when guests come over
When guests visit where you live in Switzerland, the host almost always offers them a look around. In this episode, we talk about this unspoken rule in Switzerland and why it led to some confusion in our home.
Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland
00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Listener messages
08:24 - What to do if you have visitors over...
Switzerland's weekend mountain ritual
Why do the Swiss regularly abandon foggy cities for the mountains? That’s the question we get into in this episode. Beyond this beloved autumn and winter weekend pastime, we take a look at your messages, our latest poll results, Swiss bytes, and we even pack in a fresh “Learning Swiss German” segment.
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Send your feedback, questions, or voice messages to hello@...
What acceptance looks like amongst the Swiss
Moving to Switzerland as an expat is definitely challenging and it can feel hard to be accepted. But what does being accepted really mean anyway? In this very personal episode, Jo talks about what fitting in means to her and we discuss integration from a very Swiss perspective, including their ongoing interest in expats.
Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Swit...
In this episode of Swiss and Chips - Your British Guide to Switzerland, it's all about our listeners’ voices. We asked what annoys you about Switzerland or what you would change, and you replied!
From the pain of exchange rates to supermarket stress (again), Mexican food and laundry room drama (again). Also, don’t forget to vote in our listener poll.
Feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Drop us a line to hello@swissandchips...
There is no listener poll this week, but a listener survey: What's the one thing you would change about Switzerland if you could?
Send us an audio message or text to +41 76 282 67 66 or email hello@swissandchips.com.
Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Listener Feedback
- Niesenbahn, the longest stairs in the world
- Marzili-Bahn, the shortest one in Switzerland
08:32...
There is no listener poll this week, but a listener survey: What's the one thing you would change about Switzerland if you could?
Send us an audio message or text to +41 76 282 67 66 or email hello@swissandchips.com.
Notes on this episode
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Listener Feedback
09:40 - Coming to a restaurant, be ready to order
16:20 - Swiss bytes: As an expat, if you could change only one thing about Switzerland (Reddit)
21:37 - Lear...
Let the sunshine (and fresh air) in!
In this episode we talk about the Swiss ritual that plays out daily in homes, offices, and schools across the country: Lüften. It’s the practice of throwing windows open wide and letting fresh air circulate through rooms and buildings. But why is Lüften so important to the Swiss mindset? As always, we’ll give you some insights, but mostly personal experiences of living with the fresh air in Swit...
Not everything is as glossy as it seems
Many thanks to all the listeners who reach out to us! Today’s episode is for you. If you have questions or thoughts you want to share with us and the other listeners, let us know!
In this episode, we talk specifically about Jonathan’s feedback and his experiences of visiting Switzerland. It inspired us to talk about some other surprises and controversial aspects of ordinary life in Switzerland....
A journey to Fahy and the history of Tête de Moine cheese.
In today’s episode of Swiss and Chips, we’re taking you on a journey across the Swiss-French border on foot! Join us as we explore the charming town of Fahy, visit the House of the Tête de Moine cheese, and dive into the history behind this delicious Swiss cheese. We’ll also share our experience of crossing the border and why many people shop across it. Tune in for an advent...
Tips, passes, and resort advice for newbies on the pistes
In today’s episode of Swiss and Chips, we’re talking about how to enjoy a ski day when you’re ready to move beyond your first slope but you’re not ready to hit a “red” yet. We discuss some basics, like choosing the right ski pass or picking a resort, and skiing etiquette. But mainly Jo shares her personal experience.
00:00 - Introduction to this episode
01:26 - Listener feedba...
It’s been a while, but we’re back - and we’re diving straight into a topic that’s Swiss and surprisingly sensitive: the (unspoken) rules of the shared washing room. We’ll share some personal stories of washing room drama and tell you what you need to know when searching for a new flat.
00:00 - Intro
02:42 - Swiss Bytes
06:27 - The curse of the washing r...
“Especially in times of the pluralisation of lifestyles, there is a need to know how things should be done correctly. Because manners provide security in how to shape interactions positively. They simplify interactions and prevent misunderstandings.” This is a quote from the ‘Swiss Knigge’, a book about good manners and behaviour in Switzerland.
Though often associated with formal manners, Knigge in Switzerland has evolved to cover...
Swiss National Day is coming up! Let’s talk about what happens on the big day and what it means to the Swiss. We’ll help you figure out how to mark the occasion even if you haven’t been in Switzerland for long. We also have some new features in our podcast for you: “Swiss bytes”, listener feedback and our survey.
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Listener Feedback
03:14 - Swiss Bytes
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How do you cope with the chaos, confusion, and frequent frustration of queuing in Switzerland? In this episode, we explore Swiss queuing culture and share our experiences and advice on how to survive and possibly thrive in the chaotic queuing land of the Alps. We have some horror stories to share that you might be able to identify with. Whether you’re a newcomer, a visitor, or a long-time resident, we hope this episode will help yo...
Switzerland, a country known for its linguistic diversity, is home to the unique dialect of Swiss German. It has many variations around the country, with words, sounds and phrases changing by city or valley. Here, we dive into a very specific topic of Swiss German - the use of nicknames.
In this episode of ‘Decoding Swiss German Nicknames’, we aim to unravel the meanings, origins, and usage of nicknames. Let’s decode together!
Notes ...
Discovering animal sounds in Swiss German: A fun exploration at the Dählhölzli Petting Zoo
Come with us on a stroll through the famous Dählhölzli petting zoo in Bern where we talk about the different animal noises in English and Swiss German.
A special welcome and thanks to all our super early subscribers: Samir, Julian, Nuclei, Alicia, Nicholas, Joee and many more - we really appreciate the early support!
The experience of going to see a film in Switzerland has some quirks. The first question you’re probably going to ask yourself when trying to catch a new release is what language it’s going to be shown in and secondly, how much the pleasure is going to set you back.
In this episode, we talk about which kind of cinema typically shows films in which languages, how dubbing or subtitles come into play, the financial consequences...
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