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Language
Few subjects are so intertwined with the fabric of Switzerland as language—nor have such power to unite or divide us. Whether you grew up in this linguistically complex nation or you’re experiencing it as one of the some 1.6 million foreigners living here, this section is dedicated to providing materials to aid those who want to improve their English, as well as resources for expats who want to learn the national languages — — — — >
Improve your English: Read along with WRS
Whenever scripts are available with our feature stories, we’ll publish them here:
Swiss hoteliers sleeping well in Abu Dhabi
Thursday, 3 December, 2009The financial crisis may have slowed the boom in the United Arab Emirates hotel industry, however—apart from Dubai, where supply of beds outstrips demand—occupancy rates remain high, new hotel projects are common, and the graduates of prestigious Swiss hotel schools continue to enjoy a high profile. WRS reporter Vincent Landon trawled the lobbies of hotels in Abu Dhabi to meet these Swiss hoteliers to find out what’s behind the continued dynamic growth:
Thursday, 3 December, 2009The financial crisis may have slowed the boom in the United Arab Emirates hotel industry, however—apart from Dubai, where supply of beds outstrips demand—occupancy rates remain high, new hotel projects are common, and the graduates of prestigious Swiss hotel schools continue to enjoy a high profile. WRS reporter Vincent Landon trawled the lobbies of hotels in Abu Dhabi to meet these Swiss hoteliers to find out what’s behind the continued dynamic growth:
The most peaceful place in Kabul
Friday, 23 October, 2009Kabul is a chaotic capital, but at the heart of the city is a rebuilt garden where noise and guns don’t permeate. Reporter Alex Helmick takes a walk through maybe the most peaceful place in Kabul.
Friday, 23 October, 2009Kabul is a chaotic capital, but at the heart of the city is a rebuilt garden where noise and guns don’t permeate. Reporter Alex Helmick takes a walk through maybe the most peaceful place in Kabul.
A place to come home to
Thursday, 22 October, 2009Since the fall of the Taliban nearly 5 million people have come back to Afghanistan. Some came voluntarily with high hopes. But as violence grows and poverty continues to plague the nation, fewer and fewer people are electing to return back. Still for both those who came voluntarily and those who had no choice, the International Organization for Migration based in Geneva is building a returnee center that is more than just a roof over a returnee’s head.The center is designed to use colors and sunlight to make the stay as welcoming as possible. For World Radio Switzerland’s special series, WRS in Afghanistan, reporter Alex Helmick checks out progress on the facility and looks at the returnee and refugee situation in Afghanistan.
Thursday, 22 October, 2009Since the fall of the Taliban nearly 5 million people have come back to Afghanistan. Some came voluntarily with high hopes. But as violence grows and poverty continues to plague the nation, fewer and fewer people are electing to return back. Still for both those who came voluntarily and those who had no choice, the International Organization for Migration based in Geneva is building a returnee center that is more than just a roof over a returnee’s head.The center is designed to use colors and sunlight to make the stay as welcoming as possible. For World Radio Switzerland’s special series, WRS in Afghanistan, reporter Alex Helmick checks out progress on the facility and looks at the returnee and refugee situation in Afghanistan.
Regaining a sense of normalcy
Wednesday, 21 October, 2009Life in Afghanistan can be difficult and even more so if you are physically disabled. whether it’s from landmines, war or genetic disorders, getting assistance is tough, finding work can be even tougher. But as reporter Alex Helmick found out, the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross is trying to ease that burden with its largest program in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 21 October, 2009Life in Afghanistan can be difficult and even more so if you are physically disabled. whether it’s from landmines, war or genetic disorders, getting assistance is tough, finding work can be even tougher. But as reporter Alex Helmick found out, the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross is trying to ease that burden with its largest program in Afghanistan.
Aid groups take on violence and winter
Tuesday, 20 October, 2009 Violence is spreading throughout Afghanistan as even once peaceful places are experiencing attacks and insecurity. For World Radio Switzerland’s special series on Afghanistan, reporter Alex Helmick explores how some Swiss-based groups are delivering aid in the winter, while dealing with security concerns. But in Afghanistan, things don’t always go as planned as WRS has a trip to one of the countries safest places is diverted because of a security breach.
Tuesday, 20 October, 2009 Violence is spreading throughout Afghanistan as even once peaceful places are experiencing attacks and insecurity. For World Radio Switzerland’s special series on Afghanistan, reporter Alex Helmick explores how some Swiss-based groups are delivering aid in the winter, while dealing with security concerns. But in Afghanistan, things don’t always go as planned as WRS has a trip to one of the countries safest places is diverted because of a security breach.
Danger in the ground
Monday, 19 October, 2009Afghanistan is the most heavily mined country in the world. Reporter Alex Helmick takes a trip to several mine fields in both Afghanistan and its neighbor to the north, Tajikistan, where mine removal success has been prominent, to see what lessons can be or need to be learned.
Monday, 19 October, 2009Afghanistan is the most heavily mined country in the world. Reporter Alex Helmick takes a trip to several mine fields in both Afghanistan and its neighbor to the north, Tajikistan, where mine removal success has been prominent, to see what lessons can be or need to be learned.
The forgotten books of Mon Bijou
Friday, 20 March, 2009With computers, Internet and the fast-pace of modern day life, fewer people are reading books, and especially old, forgotten books. While the newer generation welcomes in digital technologies, an older, traditional generation of library-going book readers is dwindling in numbers. Mon Bijou Bookstore (Büechermärit Mon Bijou, Monbijoustrasse 16, Bern) represents this fading generation of book-enthusiasts. The book market has been around since the 1960s and is still considered a hidden jewel by the book-enthusiasts across the country, but its future is uncertain. Heinrich Rohrer is the loveable storekeeper and former director of Bern’s Public Library. WRS video journalist Amy Wong spent the afternoon with him rummaging through thousands of old books.
Friday, 20 March, 2009With computers, Internet and the fast-pace of modern day life, fewer people are reading books, and especially old, forgotten books. While the newer generation welcomes in digital technologies, an older, traditional generation of library-going book readers is dwindling in numbers. Mon Bijou Bookstore (Büechermärit Mon Bijou, Monbijoustrasse 16, Bern) represents this fading generation of book-enthusiasts. The book market has been around since the 1960s and is still considered a hidden jewel by the book-enthusiasts across the country, but its future is uncertain. Heinrich Rohrer is the loveable storekeeper and former director of Bern’s Public Library. WRS video journalist Amy Wong spent the afternoon with him rummaging through thousands of old books.
Dinner in five languages
Monday, 19 May, 2008If some foreign nationals are guilty of living in an English-language expat bubble (and some are), it must said that equally some lifelong Swiss citizens shy from crossing the language barriers of their own country. It’s a shame on both counts we think, so ONAIR decided to try to start bridging the gap, over dinner:
Monday, 19 May, 2008If some foreign nationals are guilty of living in an English-language expat bubble (and some are), it must said that equally some lifelong Swiss citizens shy from crossing the language barriers of their own country. It’s a shame on both counts we think, so ONAIR decided to try to start bridging the gap, over dinner:
