Laura Jones

Laura is a freelance writer and was an ESL teacher for eight years. She was born in the UK and has lived in Australia and Poland, where she writes blogs for Lingoda about everything from grammar to dating English speakers. She’s definitely better at the first one. She loves travelling and that’s the other major topic that she writes on. Laura likes pilates and cycling, but when she’s feeling lazy she can be found curled up watching Netflix. She’s currently learning Polish, and her battle with that mystifying language has given her huge empathy for anyone struggling to learn English. Find out more about her work in her portfolio.

Latest posts by Laura Jones

Three young women playing football - one of Germany's most popular sports

Oct 12, 2023

The 9 most popular German sports

Popular German sports range from football to tennis to Formula 1, and stars like Mesut Özil, Steffi Graf and Michael...

Autumn view of Eupen - part of the German-speaking Belgium

Oct 12, 2023

Do they speak German in Belgium?

Belgium is known for its waffles, beer and charming cities like Bruges. Or should that be Brugge or even Brügge?...

German and Swiss flag next to each other

Oct 06, 2023

Germany vs. Switzerland: Comparing cost of living, jobs and more

Together, Germany and Switzerland make up two-thirds of the so-called DACH countries — Germany (D), Austria (A) and Switzerland (CH)....

A picturesque German village that reflects the German quality of life

Sep 22, 2023

Why Germany’s quality of life is so good

Germany is known and admired for many things, from its robust economy to its world-class beer. But recently, Germany has...

Female German film director on set

Sep 13, 2023

The 7 most famous German film directors of all time 

German cinema has had a turbulent history. A market collapse and industry turmoil in the 1960s even led several German...

Models on a catwalk wearing fashion from German designers

Sep 08, 2023

8 German fashion designers you need to know

When we think of haute couture and iconic fashion figures, German fashion designers are often overshadowed by their French counterparts....

Happy male doctor with a mother and child explaining Swiss health insurance

Sep 06, 2023

Everything you need to know about Swiss health insurance

Switzerland might be renowned for its efficient public services, but Swiss health insurance can be complex. If you’re living in...

Swiss flag waving in front of a mountain range as a symbol of the most famous Swiss people

Sep 06, 2023

9 famous Swiss people you need to know

Many famous Swiss people have had a profound impact on the world outside their mountainous Central European country. From athletes...

2 cheerful women in traditional Swiss clothing

Aug 30, 2023

6 facts about traditional Swiss clothing

While you are likely familiar with traditional German clothing (thanks in no small part to Oktoberfest), you may be less...

Pregnant woman holding an ultrasoun picture and planning her maternity leave in Switzerland

Aug 30, 2023

How to plan your maternity leave in Switzerland

Switzerland is renowned for its incredible quality of life, making it an attractive place to have and raise children. If...

A Swiss residence permit in a passport

Aug 25, 2023

Swiss residence permits: A guide

If you’re dreaming of pursuing a career in the financial hub of Zurich or would simply like to wake up...

College students studying together in an MBA program in Switzerland

Aug 25, 2023

MBA in Switzerland: A guide to the best business schools

In Switzerland, cutting-edge business practices meet stunning alpine vistas and centuries-old traditions. If diving deep into global business strategies one...