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Learning German the Swiss way

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What makes a mother-tongue German speaker try to learn a Swiss German dialect? We go inside the classroom to find out, and we visit an unusual crèche in Zurich that's taking an innovative approach to inclusive learning with young children.

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A British multimedia journalist who moved to Switzerland in 2010, Jo has worked in TV, radio and online. She leads a team of video journalists, picture editors, a graphic designer, data journalist and community developer, and specialises in social media. Initials: jf

Jo Fahy

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