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Why Learn Swiss German?
Spoken by nearly 5 million people in Europe’s Alpine region, Swiss German is considered an Alemannic dialect of the German language. Swiss German is used in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and two Italian regions in the northwestern part of the country (Piedmont and Aosta Valley). Additionally, small pockets of Germany and Austria speak Swiss German.
Learning the Swiss German language is a great way to enhance your travel experiences in the European Alps, learn more about Alpine culture, or connect with a friend or relative. Pimsleur® helps you learn Swiss German with our intuitive and educational app based on the Pimsleur Method™. This proprietary, scientifically proven technique combines four key learning components to accelerate your knowledge and get you speaking Swiss German conversationally. The Pimsleur Method includes:
- The Principle of Anticipation
- Organic Learning
- Pacing
- Graduated Interval Recall
With a Premium subscription, you’ll get instant access to our tools and resources to help you learn to speak Swiss German. To unlock every language in the Pimsleur library (currently at 51 languages), go with our All Access subscription.
Whether you want to take Swiss German courses to meet a personal goal or deepen your cultural connections, Pimsleur has everything you need to get started. Study Swiss German today and sign up with a Premium or All Access subscription!
The Best Way to Learn the Swiss German Language
Some people think the best way to learn Swiss German is to dive into textbooks, endure repetitive grammar lessons, and follow other traditional methods. Not with Pimsleur – we create a direct line between your curiosity and the core of the language.
Our techniques get you learning the Swiss German language as a child would, with an effective one-two combination of listening and dynamic participation. Everyone learns their first language by listening to other people speak – and that’s exactly how we designed our Swiss German courses.
Confirm your progress with Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback. Review your conversational written transcripts with Speak Easy Challenges. Enjoy 30-minute Core Lessons that you can take anywhere. Discover fascinating cultural insights with Lightbulb Moments – and much more!
If you want to learn to speak Swiss German, there’s simply no better platform to learn – and have fun along the way – than with Pimsleur in your pocket.
Why Choose Pimsleur for Online Swiss German Lessons?
What is the best place to learn Swiss German? And when is the best time? It’s all up to you with our convenient, take-anywhere app. Take online Swiss German lessons in the car with our hands-free driving mode. Achieve key milestones in your educational journey while taking a walk, doing the laundry, or simply relaxing at home.
Get started today and learn to speak Swiss German with Pimsleur!
Speak Swiss German with Confidence. Read like a Native.
Through his research, Dr. Pimsleur found that traditional teaching methods like memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and practicing grammar actually SLOW DOWN your ability to learn Swiss German. He called them the kiss of total silence because they made it nearly impossible to speak the Swiss German language. It's the reason learning a language feels so difficult, when it should feel totally natural.
It makes sense when you think about it. Have you ever seen a toddler memorizing vocabulary lists? Or picking out parts of speech in a sentence diagram? Of course not. Children learn language the way we were meant to ‐ by listening. That's because we are hardwired to remember sounds and store them in our memory automatically.
It's the same way you pick up a song on the radio. You don't have to study the lyrics or understand musical notes and chords to remember a song. Chances are, if you hear a song once you can sing along the next time you hear it.
Don't miss out. Try learning Swiss German with Pimsleur today while your first week is FREE!
Common Questions About Learning Swiss German
Is Swiss German a difficult language to learn?
How long does it take to learn Swiss German?
What are the main challenges when learning the Swiss German language?
How important is pronunciation in learning Swiss German?
Swiss German pronunciation is one of the most important elements in learning the language. One thing you’ll learn as you progress with our Swiss German lessons is that the airflow obstruction method of pronouncing words – a helpful tool for many other languages – is non-existent. Plus, there are more than 15 vowel phonemes / sounds in Swiss German. It’s critical that you skillfully sound out different nouns and vowels, depending on context. With our Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback tool, you have the perfect resource in place to help you pronounce Swiss German words in casual conversations and more.
