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Sep 2 4 min read
Making a Doctor's Appointment in German: The Arztbesuch Conversation
How to book an appointment and describe symptoms in German — plus the Swiss cancellation rule that means a missed appointment comes out of your own pocket.
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A2
Sep 2 4 min read
Swiss Insurance in German: Hausrat, Haftpflicht and Reporting a Claim
Which Swiss insurances are compulsory, what a Franchise actually is, and the German for reporting the damage when your washing machine floods the flat.
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A2
Sep 2 4 min read
Opening a Swiss Bank Account in German: Documents, Fees and Locked Logins
The German for opening an account and asking for the cheapest option — plus what to say when your e-banking login is blocked and you need it back today.
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A2
Sep 2 4 min read
At the Swiss Post Office in German: Sending a Parcel and Forwarding Your Mail
The German for the post office counter — comparing prices, choosing a service, and the Nachsendeauftrag that stops your permit renewal going to your old address.
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A2
Sep 2 4 min read
Phone Contracts and Warranty Claims in German: The Two-Year Trap
The German for signing a Swiss mobile contract and claiming under warranty — including the question that saves people from a 24-month commitment they didn't want.
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A2
Sep 2 4 min read
Buying and Exchanging Clothes in German: The Umtausch Conversation
How to ask for a different size, explain what's wrong, and get your money back — plus why the Kassenbon matters more in Switzerland than almost anywhere else.
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A2
Sep 2 3 min read
Buying Furniture in German: Asking for Advice and a Better Price
The German for furnishing a Swiss flat — describing what you want, saying it's too expensive without being rude, and what to do when the delivery arrives damaged.
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A2
Sep 2 4 min read
The Nothelfer-Kurs in German: Signing Up and Saying You're Unsure
The first-aid course you need for a Swiss driving licence — and the German for the hardest thing to say in any language: "I'm not sure I'm doing this right."
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A2
Sep 2 4 min read
Halbtax or GA? The Swiss Travel Subscription Conversation in German
How to ask whether a travel subscription is worth it — and how to describe your own habits in German, which is exactly what the examiner wants to hear.
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A2
Sep 2 3 min read
Buying a Train Ticket in German: The SBB Counter Conversation
The German you need at an SBB counter — plus the difference between a normal ticket and a Sparbillett that costs people money every week.
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A2
Sep 2 4 min read
TV, Streaming and Serafe: Talking About Swiss Television in German
How to explain a technical problem and negotiate a TV package in German — plus the household fee every Swiss resident pays, whether they own a television or not.
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A2
Sep 2 4 min read
How to Get a Swiss Library Card in German: The Bibliotheksausweis Conversation
Swiss libraries cost about 20 francs a year and give you books, audiobooks and free language tandems. Here's the German for getting your card — and for the overdue-book conversation.
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