How is Swiss German Different to German?
If you’re a German learner, I bet that after the gruelling hours spent trying to get your head around the grammar rules, you were excited for the big reward: speaking to native German speakers! Well, I’ve got some not-so-great news for you… the German you’ve…
Long Story Short, ep. 4: Social Creatures
Chatterbug’s new podcast, Long Story Short, covers beginners German for English speakers. Each episode is in German and English and takes you on a journey. Listen as the characters navigate their way through chance meetings, miscommunications and surprises. You can also listen on Apple or the…
Long Story Short, ep. 3: Every Day Becoming
Chatterbug’s new podcast, Long Story Short, covers beginners German for English speakers. Each episode is in German and English and takes you on a journey. Listen as the characters navigate their way through chance meetings, miscommunications and surprises. You can also listen on Apple or the RSS feed. Below is…
20 Verlan Words You Should Know
French speakers, learners and people who like quizzes; I’ve got a question for you. What does this mean?: Jourbon, le reuf ! Je suis vénère… J’ai eu une journée ouf*. Any ideas? Maybe you’re not familiar with verlan. Verlan à l’envers is a form of…
Long Story Short, ep 2: Judgement Game
Chatterbug’s new podcast, Long Story Short, covers beginners German for English speakers. Each episode is in German and English and takes you on a journey. Listen as the characters navigate their way through chance meetings, miscommunications and surprises. You can also listen on Apple or the RSS feed. Below is…
Long Story Short, ep. 1: Breakfast at Midnight
Chatterbug’s new podcast, Long Story Short, covers beginners German for English speakers. Each episode is in German and English and takes you on a journey. Listen as the characters navigate their way through chance meetings, miscommunications and surprises. You can also listen on Apple or the RSS feed. Below…
ChatterConf: Too Many Apps to Choose From!
On the 23rd April, Chatterbug hosted Chatterconf, a virtual conference all about learning languages! Over the course of one day we virtually brought together language enthusiasts from all around the world to learn about the world of online language learning. Below is a video of Lýdia…
ChatterConf: Learning Languages at Home
On the 23rd April, Chatterbug hosted Chatterconf, a virtual conference all about learning languages! Over the course of one day we virtually brought together language enthusiasts from all around the world to learn about the world of online language learning. Below is a video of Steve…
Tips for Finding a WG in Berlin
We’ve all heard the story of that one friend who found their dream WG in Berlin after a week. Wait no, he was offered it before he even moved there. He doesn’t even pay rent, they’re paying him! For most of us though, finding somewhere…
How to Find Work in Switzerland
Are you thinking about packing up your life and moving to Switzerland to start a new chapter? It’s easy to see why! You’ll probably need a job, though. Do you know what you need in order to work in Switzerland? There are many reasons to…