Languages
ABOVE: Salzburg's Altstadt, as
viewed from the right bank of the Salzach River.
Allegra! (Introduction to
Romansh) switzerlandforvisitors.com
Switzerland's fourth language, based on
"the people's Latin," is spoken by only 48,000 people--but they live
in some of the country's most famous resorts.
Schwyzertütsch switzerlandforvisitors.com
An introduction to Swiss-German dialect, or:
"When a Swiss farmer shouts 'Grüezi' or 'Tschau Zäme' from his BMW, how
should you respond?"
Pimsleur Swiss German Language
Course switzerlandforvisitors.com
Now there's an audiocassette Schwyzertüüsch course for travelers whose
native language is English. (Article includes a link to a free sample lesson in
RealAudio.)
Fodor's Living Language
Hear common travel phrases through your computer's loudspeakers in French,
German, Italian, or Spanish.
French Language
Laura Lawless offers dictionaries, study aids, and more.
German Language
Hyde Flippo, author of The German
Way, hosts this language site.
Italian Language
Use Michael San Filippo's articles and links to prepare for a visit to the
canton of Ticino.
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