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6. A little basic German is useful

Reply to Shrek (Original post)

Wed Jun 6, 2012, 09:57 PM

Jun 2012

like "please" and "thank you", but in the tourist areas he should be alright. Swiss German is very different that German German, and foreigners aren't expected to understand it.

I recommend a boat trip on Lake Zurich if he has the time!

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Can an anglophone get by in Zurich for a weekend? [View all] Shrek May 2012 OP

I think he'll be just fine. NYC_SKP May 2012 #1

No problem Turbineguy May 2012 #2

i think he'll be fine blondie58 May 2012 #3

Sure; the Swiss are multi-phonic, elleng May 2012 #4

Thanks for all the info Shrek Jun 2012 #5

A little basic German is useful Retrograde Jun 2012 #6