Podcasts by Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to 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, learn the language.
We will try to answer your questions and give you personal insight into what it's like to move from London to Bern. 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.
Further podcasts by Jo Fahy, Simon Zryd
Podcast on the topic Reisen und Orte
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What noise does an animal make in Swiss German? from 2023-12-07T06:00
5 things you need to know before going to a Swiss cinema from 2023-11-23T06:00
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Unboxing the Swiss ballot papers from 2023-10-19T05:00
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We taste traditional Swiss food and drink so you don't have to: Rivella from 2023-02-02T06:00
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From Bern to Colmar: Swiss and Chips over the border from 2022-12-22T06:00
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The must-know websites for Switzerland from 2022-12-01T06:00
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Six things you'll find in a Swiss kitchen (and what's missing!) from 2022-11-10T06:00
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Voting in Switzerland from 2022-10-20T05:00
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Driving to the UK from Switzerland from 2022-09-29T05:00
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Becoming Swiss, part seven: 'Crossing the Finish Line' from 2022-09-08T05:00
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A 'BEA' Special: the must-see traditional Swiss agricultural fair from 2022-05-02T05:00:23
The BEA is open! This annual traditional Swiss fair is a must-see for anyone living in or around Bern and it's open until May 8 this year. From donkey displays to fairground rides and the chance to...
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E61 St. Moritz in winter from 2022-04-14T05:00
Snow, a frozen lake and beautiful mountains: there aren't many more things you need to complete the perfect Swiss winter destination. When we headed to St. Moritz in January 2022 we had high expect...
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Relocating to Switzerland: Part 2 from 2022-01-20T06:00:02
Relocating to Switzerland: A personal perspective from 2021-12-30T06:00
How to organise a Swiss (and British) passport for your newborn from 2021-12-09T06:00:07
Becoming Swiss, part six: 'the interview' from 2021-11-18T06:00
It's the big moment in the Swiss citizenship process: finally you will meet someone face-to-face who will decide whether all the paperwork you have collected, all the forms you have filled out a...
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Trip tip: An easy walk through the vineyards from 2021-10-14T05:00
Becoming Swiss, part five: ‘One form to rule them all’ from 2021-07-29T05:00
What to expect at a Swiss apéro from 2021-06-17T05:00
Having a baby in Switzerland from 2021-04-06T05:00
Weirdest thing you saw when you moved to Switzerland from 2021-02-23T06:00
How to celebrate Christmas as an expat in Switzerland from 2020-11-24T06:00
Becoming Swiss, part four: The Swiss citizenship test from 2020-10-27T06:00
Becoming Swiss, part three: 'Starting the Application Process' from 2020-08-04T05:00
What are we missing when trying to make Swiss friends? from 2020-05-19T05:00
Finding it difficult to make friends with the Swiss is a common complaint from expats in Switzerland. Do the Swiss really have such different ideas about friendship? What does it take to be able...
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Walk with us along Bern's Aare river from 2020-04-14T05:00
Five ways to perfect your Swiss knowledge while staying at home from 2020-03-24T06:00
When to shake hands in Switzerland from 2020-03-10T06:00
Should you join an English-speaking club in Switzerland? from 2020-02-25T06:00
Unspoken Swiss rules from 2020-02-11T06:00
How to hike to the top of a Swiss mountain from 2019-10-08T05:00
This is what it sounds like in Switzerland's capital city, Bern from 2019-09-17T05:00
Come on a walk through one of Bern's picturesque neighbourhoods, Kirchenfeld, and listen in to what the Swiss capital sounds like on an ordinary day. Starting off at the Tierpark (animal park), ...
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Swiss German sayings: what they mean (and how to say them!) from 2019-09-03T05:00
The Swiss and Chips guide to dating in Switzerland from 2019-08-20T05:00
Is dating in Switzerland any different to anywhere else in the world? The Swiss have a reputation for being difficult to get know, so in this episode, we talk about expectations, stereotypes and...
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Get a holiday vibe without leaving Switzerland from 2019-07-23T05:00
Hit the road: driving in Switzerland from 2019-07-09T05:00
Do you need a car in Switzerland? And what other options are there apart from buying one? We asked what you wanted to hear about in this episode of our podcast, and d...
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Your questions about Switzerland: answered! from 2019-06-25T05:00
There’s been lots of questions in our facebook group, Switzerland for English speakers, over the past couple of weeks, so we wanted to talk about a few of them. Moving to Switzerland can be quit...
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Taking to the classroom to learn Swiss German from 2019-06-11T05:00
Many say it can't be done, but some of us will still try! Jo has been attending a Swiss German course and in this episode, she shares her experience of signing up and going to classes. From prec...
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Do you need to know Swiss German to move to Switzerland? from 2019-05-21T05:00
Moving to a country where you don't speak the l...
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Where to find Swiss second-hand delights from 2019-05-07T05:00
'Fête des Vignerons': make merry at the Swiss winemakers' festival from 2019-04-22T17:26:43
Shopping in Switzerland: what do you buy where? from 2019-04-09T05:00
Dealing with cultural diversity, the Swiss way from 2019-03-26T06:00
Becoming Swiss, part two: 'Getting the Right Information' from 2019-03-12T06:00
Applying to become Swiss is a long process and requires lots of forms, documents and appointments. If you've lived in Switzerland long enough to think about applying, this probably won't come as...
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Is it time to take a Swiss German course? from 2019-02-25T06:00
Becoming Swiss, part one: 'Before it begins' from 2019-02-12T06:00
What do you say in Switzerland when... from 2019-01-29T06:00
Do you know how to respond in Switzerland to avoid an intercultural mishap? Once you've started picking up the language as an expat, you'll start to notice the mother-tongue speakers around you ...
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How to learn to ski as a complete beginner from 2019-01-15T06:00
If you're moving to Switzerland you might think that skiing will become a big part of your life: as a beginner that can either be really exciting or completely terrifying! However you feel about...
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Ice skating on a frozen Alpine lake from 2019-01-01T06:00
Imagine walking along a snowy path between the trees in the Swiss Alps until suddenly, a vast lake, completely covered in ice and surrounded by a sheer cliff face, opens up before you: this is w...
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How to get over homesickness from 2018-12-18T06:00
You've taken a huge step: packed your bags, filled out all the forms and moved to a completely new place. But once the initial period of excitement wears off, living abroad can start to feel a l...
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The best Christmas present ideas to take home from Switzerland from 2018-12-04T06:00
With only a few weeks to go until Christmas, it's definitely time to pick up the Christmas presents you want to take or send back from Switzerland for friends and family abroad. We have sack-loa...
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How often do Swiss people use other Swiss languages? from 2018-11-20T06:00
Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. But how often do the Swiss use, or try to use, a language that's not their mother tongue? A trip to see the famous a...
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How to make friends in Switzerland from 2018-11-06T06:00
Making the move to Switzerland is the first big step for expats: starting a social life is one of the next, and it can be just as difficult. The Swiss are not known to be very open at first - lu...
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Swiss German words that don't translate into English: part two from 2018-10-23T05:00
In German and Swiss German there are some words that we don't have an equivalent for in English. We think you'll find some of them quite useful! As there are so ma...
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Swiss German words that don't translate into English from 2018-10-09T05:00
Today's episode is a direct challenge for you! We talk about Swiss G...
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What to do on a Sunday in Switzerland? from 2018-09-25T05:00
How to find an apartment in Switzerland as an expat from 2018-09-11T05:00
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Going to school in Switzerland: for kids and adults from 2018-08-28T05:00
How to find a job in Switzerland from 2018-08-14T05:00
It's one of the big questions you'll be asking yourself before you move to Switzerland: how can I find a job there? Once you arrive in Switzerland it might not prove as easy as you'd hoped to fi...
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What's the weather like in Switzerland? from 2018-07-31T05:00
A heatwave has been hitting Europe and while Switzerland’s not part of the EU, it’s still part of Europe! To cool down on these baking hot days, Swiss, tourists and expats alike flock to the cou...
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Ten Swiss German phrases you need to know from 2018-07-17T05:00
There are many word or phrases in Swiss German that expats in Switzerland or tourists in the country will start to hear. The dialect varies from place to place in German-speaking Switzerland - s...
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Wild swimming in Switzerland from 2018-07-03T05:00
Summer has started in Switzerland and with temperatures rising above 30°C, all over the country people are jumping into rivers and lakes to cool down. One more reason why Switzerland is a great ...
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How to learn Swiss German (or maybe not) from 2018-06-19T05:00
For the first time on our show, we're answering questions from our listeners in the Facebook group "Switzerland for English speakers". If you'd like to join in the discussion, network with other...
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Getting to know the Swiss over dinner: do's and don'ts from 2018-06-05T05:00
You've found your way to Switzerland and started setting up a life here. Now it's time to try and get to know the locals, and what better way to do it than over some food? But where to begin? An...
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An utterly delightful royal wedding special from 2018-05-22T05:00
What drives someone who's not particularly interested in the monarchy to watch a full royal wedding? We found out this weekend as we switched our TV over to the BBC and soaked up the atmosphere ...
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Full steam ahead! Buying Swiss train tickets from 2018-05-08T05:00
There a number of different types of tickets and railcards you can buy to travel around Switzerland whether you have just moved here, or you're only visiting. We run through the discounts availa...
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A typical Swiss picnic from 2018-05-01T10:00
The food people pack for a picnic would be similar all over Europe, right? Well, as it turns out, a Swiss picnic contains some very typical items, and they're quite different to what would be fo...
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Swiss and Chips: Over the border from 2018-04-17T10:00
We are in Italy for the week: first at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, and then Rome. In this episode we talk about why it's different to travel from Switzerland to neighbourin...
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The flight factor: flying in and out of Switzerland from 2018-04-03T10:00
Although Switzerland isn't a big country, it still has a number of airports and each of them has their own advantages and disadvantages. Looking for the perfect flight home can be like searching...
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What do the Swiss think about British people from 2018-03-20T11:00
Most Swiss have an opinion about everything and everyone. And that includes the English. Although the first image that springs to mind when thinking of the English might be one of Brits abroad: ...
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Food: eat your way happy! from 2018-03-06T11:00
Chunky chips or skinny fries? And is there a place in any ham sandwich for a slice of gherkin and a bit of hard-boiled egg? There are some big differences between Swiss and British food, and the...
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Swiss surprises - expectations versus reality from 2018-02-20T11:00
The first show is about Swiss surprises: expectations versus reality.
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