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Learn Bernese for Life10 Ä Böss - Public Transit with Leo in BernTo celebrate 10 full-length episodes of the Learn Bernese for Life podcast, we get new artwork, new soundtracks, chapter markers, and a transcript of the podcast (coming soon!). In episode 10, Leo is back! We translate another Bern Mobile advertisement, talk about other forms of public transit in dialect, and discuss how do you say some of the main areas that people go to in the city of Bern by bus. For those paying more attention to grammar, we also talk about the changes that occur to "convert" High German to Bärndütsch: words ending in -ung...
2021-08-0426 min
Learn Bernese for Life09 Introducing yourself with Leo, a Bernese Podcaster3, 2, 1.... deep breath, okay, you can introduce yourself now. Learn how to say basic things about yourself in Bernese Swiss German at the Novice Low or A1 level. (See the links below for a further description of those levels).You meet Leo who shares his background and passions with us in Bärndütsch and we learn more about professions.Words and phrases in MundartI bi dr Leo - I am Leo.My name isch Leo - My name is Leo (note the pro...
2021-07-2120 min
Learn Bernese for Life8C Police Check VocabularySpecial thanks to Officer Mike for joining us, and thanks to all the officers at the Kontonspolizei in Bern for serving our community.For more information about these sentences in Bärndütsch, listen to episode #8.To learn about how to use these Bärndütsch dialogues to further your ability to understand and use these words and sentences in daily life, be sure to check out episode 2.Relevant Vocabulary:uswiis - Identity card (used as a catch all for ID cards) - noungebu...
2021-07-1705 min
Learn Bernese for Life8B Police Traffic Stop in Bern DialogueSpecial thanks to Officer Mike for joining us, and thanks to all the officers at the Kontonspolizei in Bern for serving our community.
For more information about these sentences in Bärndütsch, listen to episode #8.
To learn about how to use these Bärndütsch dialogues to further your ability to understand and use these words and sentences in daily life, be sure to check out episode 2.
Police traffic stop:
Police: Kantonspolizei Bärn. Darfi bitte euä füehreruswiis u fahrzüguswiis ha?
Driver: Hie isch mi...
2021-07-1610 minLearn Bernese for Life8A Police Check on a Bernese Street DialogueSpecial thanks to Officer Mike for joining us, and thanks to all the officers at the Kontonspolizei in Bern for serving our community.
For more information about these sentences in Bärndütsch, listen to episode #8.
To learn about how to use these Bärndütsch dialogues to further your ability to understand and use these words and sentences in daily life, be sure to check out episode 2.
Police check on the street:
Police: Darf ig bitte euä uswiis ha?
Pedestrian: Nei, ig ha mi...
2021-07-1511 minLearn Bernese for Life08 Speaking with Police in BernYou can stop freaking out. In this episode, you'll learn what to expect when you're stopped by a police offer on the street or in a traffic stop. We have a special guest, Mike, from the Kantonspolizei in Bern, and we discuss the Swiss German phrases and words you need to know for how these scenarios play out with the police in Bern, Switzerland. Special thanks to Officer Mike for joining us, and thanks to all the officers at the Kontonspolizei in Bern for serving our community.
Words and phrases in Mundart
2021-07-1422 min
Learn Bernese for Life07 Little Mouse, Cereal & BernmobileWhat does "little mouse" and "cereal" or "trade" and "shower" have in common? The word pairs sound very similar in Bärndütsch! After discussing strategies to overcome like-sounding words, Simu and I translate cleverly worded advertisements from Bernmobile.The skill level for today's episode is A2 (CEFR) or Novice high (ACTFL Guidelines).Words and phrases in MundartWord pairstuusche (trade/swap)Dusche (shower)Müsli (little mouse)Müesli (cereal)Bernmo...
2021-07-0831 min
Learn Bernese for Life6D "What do you like more?"The skill level for this Bernese Swiss German dialogue is novice-mid. The basic structure of this sentence is useful as you can apply it to many situations in life!Contents:- «Was machsch lieber? Wandere oder velofahre?»- "What do like doing more? hiking or biking?For more information about these sentences in Bärndütsch, listen to episode #6.To learn about how to use these Bärndütsch dialogues to further your ability to understand and use these w...
2021-04-1102 min
Learn Bernese for Life6C "No, I don't like X"The skill level for this Bernese Swiss German dialogue is novice-mid. The basic structure of this sentence is useful as you can apply it to many situations in life!Contents:- «Nei, I tue nid gärn Zeichne»- "No, I don't like knitting."For more information about these sentences in Bärndütsch, listen to episode #6.To learn about how to use these Bärndütsch dialogues to further your ability to understand and use these words and sent...
2021-04-1002 min
Learn Bernese for Life6B "Yes, I like doing..."The skill level for this Bernese Swiss German dialogue is novice-mid. The basic structure of this sentence is useful as you can apply it to many situations in life!Contents:- «Ja, I tue gärn Aarebötle.»- "Yes, I like boating in the Aare."For more information about these sentences in Bärndütsch, listen to episode #6.To learn about how to use these Bärndütsch dialogues to further your ability to understand and use these wor...
2021-04-0902 min
Learn Bernese for Life6A "Do you enjoy..."The skill level for this Bernese Swiss German dialogue is novice-mid. The basic structure of this sentence is useful as you can apply it to many situations in life!Contents:- «Tuesch du gärn läse?»- "Do you enjoy reading?"For more information about these sentences in Bärndütsch, listen to episode #6.To learn about how to use these Bärndütsch dialogues to further your ability to understand and use these words and sentences in daily...
2021-04-0802 min
Learn Bernese for Life06 Speak about your Hobbies in Switzerland in BärndütschIn this episode, Simu suggests I take up joining a knitting club, I embarass myself writing and speaking Bärndütsch, all while speaking Bernese German in Switzerland. The skill level for this task is novice-mid according to the ACTFL proficiency guidlines. Content includes:- How to send a text message telling someone that you will be late. (However, don't be late for -anything- in the land of cheese and money!). - The 19 verbs related to hobbies from episode 5.- Simu and I role play v...
2021-04-0736 min
Learn Bernese for Life5B Hobbies in Bern VocabularyThe skill level for this Bernese Swiss German dialogue is novice-mid.Vocabulary*11. klavier spile (play piano)12. läse (read)13. zeichne (draw)14. male (paint)15. lisme (knit)16. gärtnere (garden)17. iz Fitness (exercise)18. spörtle (play sports)19. schutte (play soccor)*note that all these words are verbs.For more information about these verbs in Bärndütsch, listen to episode #5. In that episode, Simu shares some of his favourite hobbies in Bern Switzerland, more recent fads...
2021-04-0206 min
Learn Bernese for Life5A Hobbies in Bern VocabularyThe skill level for this Bernese Swiss German dialogue is novice-mid.Vocabulary*1. snowboardä (snowboard)2. bike (bike)3. aareschwümme (swim in the Aare)4. aarebötle (boat in the Aare)5. föttele (take pictures)6. pingpöngle (play ping pong)7. wandere (hike)8. fishä (fish)9. musig mache (make music)10. gitarre spile (play guitar) *note that all these words are verbs.For more information about these verbs in Bärn...
2021-04-0107 min
Learn Bernese for Life5 Hobbies in Bern SwitzerlandFrom swimming in the Aare river, soccer, playing guitar and.... knitting?!?! In this episode, Simu and I talk about hobbies in Bern Switzerland as we talk about the mundart (dialect) of Bärndütsch. these things and more in this episode.Welcome to Learn Bernese for Life, a resource of Acquire for Life.In this episode, I elicit vocabulary for some sports in Bern Switzerland. The skill level for this task is novice-mid.The vocabulary will be released tomorrow and Friday.To le...
2021-03-3119 min
Learn Bernese for Life4B Numbers from 11 - 20Welcome to Learn Bernese for Life, a resource of Acquire for Life.This Bernese Swiss German recording includes numbers from 1 to 10.The level for this recording is novice low.Dialogue - Counting from 1 to 1011 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20Note:1. Notice how there unique numbers for 11 and 12.2. The numbers from 13 - 20 follow the pattern "3 and 10, 4 and 10," etc. This is the pattern of most numbers in the 10s. ...
2021-03-2605 min
Learn Bernese for Life4A Numbers from 1 to 10Welcome to Learn Bernese for Life, a resource of Acquire for Life.This Bernese Swiss German recording includes numbers from 1 to 10. The level for this recording is novice low.Dialogue - Counting from 1 to 101 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10To learn about how to use these Bärndütsch dialogues to further your ability to understand and use these numbers in daily life, be sure to check out episodes 1 and 2.More information about lan...
2021-03-2505 min
Learn Bernese for Life4 Learn your phone number in GermanWelcome to Learn Bernese for Life, a resource of Acquire for Life.In this episode, I walk you through how to learn your phone number in Bernese Swiss German. I share some helpful strategies I've used to learn numbers from 1 to 20, and then how to take the next step to be able to share my number and also being able to take down someone else's phone number. The skill level for this task is novice low.The numbers 1-10 in Bernese will be released tomorrow!On...
2021-03-2414 min
Learn Bernese for Life3B How are you? A Formal DialogueWelcome to Learn Bernese for Life, a resource of Acquire for Life.This Bernese Swiss German dialogue is about greeting people and asking "How are you" in an informal situation.For more information and the structure for this dialogue, listen to episode number 3.The level for this recording is novice mid.2. Formal dialogue with a neighbour.Herr. Ernst Herr ArdeleanGrüssech Herr Ernst. Grüssech Herr ArdeleanGeits euch guet? S'geit guet, merci euch o...
2021-03-2208 min
Learn Bernese for Life3A How are you? An Informal DialogueWelcome to Learn Bernese for Life, a resource of Acquire for Life.This Bernese Swiss German dialogue is about greeting people and asking "How are you" in an informal situation.For more information and the structure for this dialogue, listen to episode number three. The level for this recording is novice low.1. Informal dialogue between friends.Simu MikeHallo Mike Hey SimuGeits guet? Ja, säber o?Geit guet, merci. Ok, meh gsehts...
2021-03-1805 min
Learn Bernese for Life3 Introducing Simu and "How are you?" in MundartWelcome to Learn Bernese for Life, a resource of Acquire for Life.In this episode, you meet Simu a Berner from the Swiss countryside. Then together we walk through how to greet and ask "how are you?" in an informal situation with a friend, and also a formal conversation with someone like a neighbour.1. Informal dialogue between friends.Simu MikeHallo Mike Hey SimuGeits guet? Ja, säber o?Geit guet, merci.Ok, meh gsehtsech. Ja, bis spete...
2021-03-1723 min
Learn Bernese for Life2 How to Guide - Dialogue recordingsWelcome to Learn Bernese for Life, a resource of Acquire for Life.In this episode, I unpack several strategies for how to use recorded dialogues as tools for language learning. These strategies are based on best practices for second language acquisition and skills I learned in a second language acquisition course that Carol, my trainer and coach, taught me. These strategies, in combination with the GLUE method, will help you become more efficient and strategic and reach your goals sooner.
2021-03-0612 min
Learn Bernese for Life1C Good Evening--DialogueThis Bernese Swiss German dialogue is about greeting people in the evening in a formal situation.The level for this recording is novice low.Lexicarry #3--AbeGuete AbeGrüessechGuet NachtAdieuFor more information about how to use this dialogue in Bärndütsch, listen to episodes 1 and 2.Tell us what you think about this episode! How are you learning language? Did you find this helpful?All support to this podcast goes...
2021-03-0303 min
Learn Bernese for Life1B Good Day--DialogueToday's Bernese Swiss German dialogue is about greeting people during the day using formal language.The level for this recording is novice low.Lexicarry #2--MittagGuete Tag.GrüssechUf widerluegeAdieuFor more information about how to use this dialogue in Bärndütsch, listen to episodes 1 and 2.Tell us what you think about this episode! How are you learning language? Did you find this helpful?All support to this podcast goes to th...
2021-03-0303 min
Learn Bernese for Life1A Good Morning--DialogueToday's Bernese Swiss German dialogue is about greeting people in the morning using formal language.The level for this recording is novice low.Lexicarry #1--MorgeGuete Morge, wie geits öich?Guete Morge. Guet, danke!Häbet ä guete Tag.Danke, dir o.For more information about how to use this dialogue in Bärndütsch, listen to episodes 1 and 2.Tell us what you think about this episode! How are you learning language? Did you find this helpful...
2021-03-0305 min
Learn Bernese for Life1 Introduction to Pädu and a LexicarryWelcome to Learn Bernese for Life, a resource of Acquire for Life.I introduce you to Patrick (Pädu in Bärndütsch), one of my language helpers to learn Bernese Swiss German. I share the GLUE principle in language learning and also how to use the language resources that are in this podcast.Then, we use a Lexicarry to talk about greetings during various times of the day.Lexicarry - Patrick R. MoranHere is a script for the Bernese dialogue in this episode.Lex...
2021-03-0121 min