Welcome to English Forum Switzerland, the English-language community website for Switzerland. We have over 68,000 English-speaking members.

 Discussion forum overview 
1 post, 06:04 today
Watch The Hangover Part III Online populer…
Started by: pendilica · 20.May.2013 · Daily life
1 post, 05:36 today
Please help to find a job
Started by: needmytwin · 20.May.2013 · Employment
13 posts, 04:51 today
Business Card Printing Business?
Why would you want to pay so much for a business card; the only use of a card today is a medium on which to communicate contact information before it gets transfered to a telephone and the business card gets stuffed in a drawer…
Started by: lordofdarkness · 30.Apr.2013 · Business & entrepreneur
16 posts, 04:32 today
Anyone care to recommend a state primary…
Hi , You did not mention age of your kids. We are about to move there but heard that they make kind of selection in shools in year four. Our kidds are 10 and 9 now and we do not know if they will be able to pick up good level of…
Started by: memetester · 9.Mar.2008 · Family matters/health
4 posts, 03:17 today
Lausanne area landlord alert - beware
Started by: Chanover · 20.May.2013 · Housing in general
47 posts, 02:53 today
The difference between Switzerland and any…
I agree with you to a fairly large extent. But you cannot deny the fact that there are just some countries where such things happen more frequently. There are a lot of people on this forum living on denial about that. If I was the first…
Started by: piazza · 19.May.2013 · Daily life
9 posts, 02:41 today
MicroFinancing
So the loan repayments are coming through, small amounts but significant compared to the loan. Sadly I cannot re-invest these payments as they are not credited back to me. That's a shame really :( Oh well, time to open up my own wallet,…
Started by: Upthehatters2008 · 18.Mar.2013 · Finance/banking/taxation
12 posts, 02:36 today
Wanted: White wardrobe
Hi, I am leaving Switzerland soon and I am selling my IKEA PAX Wardrobe which I bought last Oct. These are 2 wardrobes (100x60x201). One is white(they can be seperated). The condition is very new. The original price is 163 CHF for 1. I…
Started by: Snooky76 · 5.Jun.2012 · Items wanted
15 posts, 02:26 today
Wanted Dining Table in Basel
Hi, I am leaving Switzerland soon and I am selling my dining table which I bought last Oct. The condition is very new. It's for 4-8 ppl. The original price is 229 CHF. I will sell it in half price: CHF 115. (can be picked up…
Started by: RahulChauhan · 5.Jan.2013 · Items wanted
31 posts, 02:25 today
Five-piece Ravioli
Oh, I totally agree. But it's just that I've eaten a few times at the Uto Kulm and I've learned pretty much what level of quality to expect up there. Those few times, the food has been consistently decent but nothing to write home about…
Started by: ip2012 · 19.May.2013 · Complaints corner
8 posts, 02:18 today
Foolproof fondue recipe
Really! Emmental...gosh I hadn't heard of that one and I have had a lot of fondue so far in Switzerland. Is this something they have in Basel...I'm in Vaud? Anyhow, why don't you go to a local Dairy Store and buy a pre-made pack of…
Started by: Cara G. · 20.May.2013 · Food and drink
1 post, 02:07 today
Rob Spence
Started by: ThomasT · 20.May.2013 · Entertainment & dining
21 posts, 01:58 today
Need English-Swiss German translation, please
The use of past tense "thanks for having celebrated this day" is not unusual, but it's mostly used when for little cards on small thank-you-gifts that are sometimes handed out to the guests after or towards the end of the wedding. I would…
Started by: JenGrant · 17.May.2013 · Language corner
28 posts, 01:56 today
Car with extra large fuel tank (or two?)
Qahqai's Japanese/UK engineering, not French. It just has Renault engines and they're very good now. If you think the Qashqai's plastic (not my view) then for heaven's sake don't even look at a Maxda X5. Awful car.
Started by: idefix · 19.May.2013 · Transportation/driving
4 posts, 01:45 today
What does 1.9% mean when referring…
Started by: jrabbit · 20.May.2013 · Other/general
72 posts, 01:37 today
Dr Who (Spoiler Alert 2013)
Being a late adopter of the series (only started with the new one - didn't even know the old existed then), I must say that Matt Smith is my favourite doctor so far. And I'm quite happy with Clara - managed to cheer me up after crying…
Started by: sanddancer · 26.Dec.2007 · TV/internet/telephone
4 posts, 01:23 today
Law - Swiss Rules of International Arbitration…
Started by: marmsg · 19.May.2013 · Employment
10 posts, 01:19 today
F. Scott Fitzgerald in Lausanne
Started by: OccamRazor · 16.May.2013 · Daily life
7 posts, 01:12 today
Looking for a place in Basel
In the UK there are virtually no real ads on Craigslist. 99% are scammers, and in the housing/property sections that rises to 100%. And whatever site you use, sort everything out financially once you arrive; definitely no Western Union…
Started by: En1gma · 18.May.2013 · Property wanted
5 posts, 01:08 today
Job contract problems
Started by: Chechu · 19.May.2013 · Employment
1 post, 00:36 today
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Computer…
Started by: RomandieFan · 20.May.2013 · Education
7 posts, 00:32 today
Table and 6 chairs and computer desk wanted
Hi, I am leaving Switzerland soon and I am selling my dining table which I bought last Oct. The condition is very new. It's for 4-8 ppl. The original price is 229 CHF. I will sell it in half price: CHF 115. (can be picked up…
Started by: cathrynp6 · 22.Nov.2012 · Items wanted
9 posts, 00:32 today
Big Family moving to Zurich area
Thanks all, I appreciate the time taken to put in some detailed replies. Good to hear about the similarities to dutch and german / high german / swiss german and that the schools are good with settling the kids in. We are happy enough to…
Started by: Dave Dange · 19.May.2013 · Introductions
7 posts, 00:20 today
Bed 160x200 frame and slats
Hi, I am leaving Switzerland soon and I am selling my IKEA NYVOLL bed which I bought last Oct. The size is 160X200CM. The condition is very new. The original price is 249 CHF( the slats is 80CHF) and I can sell it with 140 CHF (can be…
Started by: tesso · 5.May.2013 · Items wanted
5 posts, 00:17 today
50% off for Intercity Bus Ride…
Started by: jrspet · 5.Jan.2013 · Travel/day trips/free time
4 posts, 00:16 today
Vaud School System
Started by: MAubrey · 19.May.2013 · Education
14 posts, 00:13 today
Are the Swiss really not into the Eurovision…
I've never "got" Eurovision even when Terry Wogan tried to make it cool in an ironic way. Saw a bit of it last night and decided Graham Norton actually enjoyed it, which totally ruined his commentary. But then I'm neither intellectual…
Started by: taveau · 19.May.2013 · Daily life
5 posts, 00:12 today
Pax wanted
Started by: makkeboome · 21.Jan.2013 · Items wanted
9 posts, 00:05 today
Cheap Wardrobe Wanted - Adliswil/Zurich
Hi, I am leaving Switzerland soon and I am selling my IKEA PAX Wardrobe which I bought last Oct. These are 2 wardrobes (100x60x201). The condition is very new. The original price is 326 CHF. I will sell it in half price: CHF 150. (can be…
Started by: cF^ · 24.Apr.2013 · Items wanted
18 posts, 00:01 today
Weather!
Well, everything is relative. My father, back in the northwest of Spain, where I come from, was complaining about the amount of snow they got yesterday. Now, that would piss me off at this time of year :eek:
Started by: taveau · 19.May.2013 · Daily life
3 posts, 23:56 yesterday
Wanted Kitchen Table
Started by: keepsmiling · 7.May.2013 · Items wanted
9 posts, 23:53 yesterday
Wanted: Dining Table with Chairs and Carpet/Rug
Hi, I am leaving Switzerland soon and I am selling my IKEA dinning table which I bought last Oct. The condition is good. It's for 4-8 ppl. The original price is 229 CHF( I will sell it in half price: CHF 115. (can be picked up…
Started by: tigereyeali · 16.Apr.2013 · Items wanted
58 posts, 23:45 yesterday
British stuff at Lidl
I think I tried the fish and chips last time, they were ok but didn't leave any lasting memories. May try the fudge though! I may just buy all the cheddar country-wide, repackage it, and set up a new "English Cheese" stall. Just…
Started by: SuisseRomand · 4.Oct.2012 · Food and drink
3 posts, 23:35 yesterday
Golf ...Basel?
Started by: Wabma · 19.May.2013 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness
1 post, 23:29 yesterday
Moving from Basel to Zurich, eventually...
Started by: Leonidas05 · 19.May.2013 · Daily life
3 posts, 23:27 yesterday
Paris trip
Started by: Rks · 19.May.2013 · Travel/day trips/free time
15 posts, 23:24 yesterday
Dungeons & Dragons [Lausanne]
Apparently there are a few gaming shops, yes - as well as a ludotheque. Haven't managed to visit yet, but I'm thinking of starting things out with one-off and with a persistent sandbox setting, where every character does not have to be…
Started by: Lukc · 5.May.2013 · Travel/day trips/free time
2 posts, 23:24 yesterday
You Absolutely Gotta love Richard Branson!
Started by: Desert Rat · 19.May.2013 · International affairs/politics
26 posts, 23:18 yesterday
IT guy from London looking for a job in…
You know what? We are in the exact same position only with the difference that my partner is wanting to come over here to be with his family.. My partner also works in the IT area and is finding it extremely difficult, near impossible…
Started by: Batnun · 17.May.2013 · Employment
37 posts, 23:12 yesterday
Are you eligible for a subsidy?
You are not going to get any unemployment benefit if you have not paid into the system, ie worked at a normal job, for 12 months in the past 24 months. So why not leave Switzerland officially, on or before 26th May? Work until…
Started by: jenny · 3.Jun.2008 · Insurance
Social  ·  Commercial 
 Upcoming events 
 Monday 20.May.2013
 WLFL - Power Walk & Talk
 Tuesday 21.May.2013
 Zurich Comedy Club presents 'Calendar Girls'
 Wednesday 22.May.2013
 German Conversation Group Zürich
 Sailing Enthusiasts in Zurich at The British…
 International Comedy Club Lausanne - John…
 Thursday 23.May.2013
 German Conversation Group Basel
 International Comedy Club Basel - John…
Zürich - CHF 79.- statt CHF 167.40 für Waschen, Schneiden, Föhnen & Färben oder Tönen - Inkl. 250ml Schwarzkopf-Shampoo & Cut Club-Bonuskarte: Wähle den Salon in deiner Nähe
Lausanne - CHF 389.- au lieu de CHF 830.- pour 3 séances anticellulite et 3 séances de lipocavitation ! Découvrez cette nouvelle technologie efficace, indolore et sans effort ! Débarrassez-vous pour de bon de la cellulite et de la peau d?orange ! Option disponible pour 1 séance.
 A few statistics 
Newest members:
   pendilica
   needmytwin
Members: 92,352
Threads: 147,174
Posts: 1,813,225
View full list 
 Members currently online 
Currently 20 members online:
Cactina, Chrisso, Chriswelshman, cynic, Fridge, gflyer, Heidi, ice69ca, kzs, lyfbnc, mik, Motorschweitz, pendilica, Pernilleskokken, StephenR, SwissPete, SwissPinoy, Upthehatters2008, varun.c.jain, Zurich8032
 Our page on Facebook