Our favorite links for internationals in Germany

When scrolling through the internet/ social media channels trying to gather as much info as possible on living and working in Germany, there are so many resources and information out there, isn’t it? Stop wasting time!

Except for our blog, and YouTube channel, here are some other useful links that we love, and think you will too. You can thank us later!

Great Podcasts

  • https://www.thegermanyexperience.de/ - Shaun from South Africa is the host of this podcast where he interviews foreigners who moved to Germany - either temporarily or permanently - and tips and advice for life in Germany, about the life in Germany, as seen through the eyes of outsiders. 

  • Listen to our interview with him on job search and working in Germany: expectations vs. reality, work contracts, and corporates vs. start-ups here.

  • https://www.theexpatcast.com/ - Nicole, an American living in Freiburg, hosts on her podcast expats that share stories about fitting in, standing out, and every mishap on their journey to feeling at home abroad.

  • Listen to our interview about resumes, interviews, and contract negotiations in Germany here.

YouTube channels

Helpful Blogs

If you are moving to Berlin specifically, make sure to check these informative blogs:

Just for fun

Learning German

  • Babbel - One of the most popular apps is Babbel. Babbel offers a module-based language learning approach where you learn German vocabulary and grammar. You can either choose an app subscription which gives you access to online modules without a teacher or book a Babbel live subscription with virtual German language lessons.

  • Lingopie - Watch your favorite TV show and learn a little German on the side. You can connect Lingopie to your Netflix account to learn German with dual subtitles and other learning features.

  • Duolingo - Duolingo offers a free German language learning app and is one of the most popular options on the market. It uses gamification and focusses primarily on everyday challenges.

  • https://www.easygerman.org/ - These guys create videos in German on the streets of Berlin while talking with locals. 

  • https://www.youtube.com/dwlearngerman/ - A channel by Deutsche Welle, one of the public German news agencies. Many videos to help you learn German, from the very beginning. 

  • https://www.youtube.com/c/LerneDeutsch/ - This couple, Steffi and Shlomi, teach German in a fun and easy way throughout their videos. 

Application writing in Germany

Jobboards

Take a look at our list of job platforms

Salary in Germany

Find accommodation in Germany

Take a look at our comprehensive list of links for finding accommodation

Taxes

Information about Insurances

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