Thread: Which German to learn?
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Old 17.03.2010, 08:54
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Re: Which German to learn?
Depends on how long you plan to be here and where you will work. German, like most things in Switzerland, is tolerated. Swiss German will integrate you. Both is best. At the minimum German
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I have been to Switzerland enough times to realize that there is something called Swiss-German, but, if one is seeking employment as a professional there (as I am) which "German" should be studied: Swiss-German or the so-called "Hoch Deutsch"? Unfortunately, I do not know the differences enough to know whether there really is a different dialect or just a different pronunciation. I have heard that schoolchildren in Switzerland learn to read "High German" but use a Swiss-German pronunciation. Can anyone characterize this for me, emphasizing use in professional business environments in particular?

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Carl
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