C'mon Newbies : Introduce Yourselves !

peachy · #11 (**permalink**) 05-02-2009, 08:33

Welcome Smoky, glad you made it in

swissflygirl · #12 (**permalink**) 05-02-2009, 09:09

Hi Smoky, here's your welcome panda:

looking for yoga bones · #13 (**permalink**) 05-02-2009, 09:41

Welcome Welcome

Sada · #14 (**permalink**) 05-02-2009, 09:47

Hi smoky

So what is your favorite phrase in German so far ?

smoky · #15 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 20:25

Wow, Gee ..... Nice to have a big welcome like that! Thank you.

Ha ha ha .... I have to laugh, cause I recognise some of the old crowd from another forum - they who kakked (SA phrase meaning "were cheeky"

) on me when I muddled around dithering with my first posting there ... ha ha haaaa cough cough ha ha haa!

My favourite most used phrase in German is "Sprechen langsaam bitte".

I only began formal german lessons late last year, cause I found that our local Gemeinder subsidise lessons for our area (Unterland). The Migros and other courses put me off cause they are SO expensive, & meant a long travel. This course costs work out at Sfr5 per lecture - two lectures of one hour each per day - two days a week. Its part of their Integration plan, and officially recognised. (and I`ve had compliments on my new-found german speaking/understanding!)

matt1313 · #16 (**permalink**) 27-02-2009, 16:20

'Sup greater Basel area. Yet another Californian here for the Biotech work! Anyone have some Carnival tips for someone that is going for the first time, and doing it alone?

swissflygirl · #17 (**permalink**) 28-02-2009, 18:14

Hi matt, just wanted to say a big welcome to you. Can't help you with the Carnival tips but hope you enjoy it !!

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Originally Posted by matt1313

'Sup greater Basel area. Yet another Californian here for the Biotech work! Anyone have some Carnival tips for someone that is going for the first time, and doing it alone?

atlfruitfly · #18 (**permalink**) 03-01-2010, 15:34

Ok taking the plunge. I just moved to Zug from Atlanta, GA, USA last month. I'm still settling in, but the whole garbage and recycling thing is confusing me. Other than that, I am loving seeing the Alps when walking to the grocery store! I also love the snow which is not something that you get much in the deep south.

Sunita · #19 (**permalink**) 04-12-2010, 16:54

Hi there,
I'm looking to move out to Basel next year and am in desperate need of securing a job before I come. My husband is already working out there but for it to be us to be financially ok, I need to find a job. I'm looking for something in teaching, childcare or perhaps jobs in English speaking libraries?
Any ideas?

Sbrinz · #20 (**permalink**) 04-10-2011, 20:34

Hello everyone, I have just found this Forum and I am looking forward to a happy virtual life, as a fresh hard cheese.

Want some more? I am very old, I left Dover on 19 th March 19 1977, and they have now stopped looking for me, I managed a lovely holiday in Dorset this July and got back again without any hassle. I have lived for more than two years in UK, Malaysia, Munich, Bern, and the Romandie. I have 4 children and 5 grand children. My son is living with me, he joined a shared flat with four doctors, but moved back as they weren't clean enough, and yes he is very fussy! He gets that from his mother, as generally I am an easy going type.