Bärndütsch (Neuauflage)

A standard work for all German speakers interested in the Bernese dialect: Ursula Pinheiro-Weber has compiled her experiences from 16 years of teaching Bernese German in this versatile book. Everyday situations are at the center of the diverse dialogues and exercises. Numerous well-known songs and dialect texts, along with humorous illustrations, make for entertaining learning. Additionally, there are detailed explanations of the grammar, spelling, and pronunciation of Bernese German. Syntactic and literary nuances are explained alongside typical idiomatic expressions. A comprehensive glossary (Standard German–Bernese German and Bernese German–Standard German) and an index facilitate navigation. The online available audio texts and the separately available workbook allow for a deeper understanding of the predominantly spoken language.