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

• Take a look at our HalloGermany YouTube channel!

• https://www.youtube.com/c/DianaVerry - Diana Verry - A Canadian girl living in Berlin shares her experience with the locals as an expat, work culture in Germany, etc.

• https://www.youtube.com/c/MamasStudio/ - Antoinette Emily, a New Zealander living in Germany with her family. She shares her views on life in Germany, life with kids in Germany, and more. 

Helpful Blogs

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

• https://www.settle-in-berlin.com/ 

• https://allaboutberlin.com/

Just for fun

• https://www.settle-in-berlin.com/berlinflatquest/ - Play this game to find a flat in Berlin!

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

• Xing Cover letter and CV generator - Very helpful for writing job applications in German

• Jobscan - Free ATS resume checker

Jobboards

Take a look at our list of job platforms

Salary in Germany

• Search tool “Entgeltatlas” by the federal employment agency in Germany -> Type in your profession and location: https://con.arbeitsagentur.de/prod/entgeltatlas/ 

• Starting salaries for graduates sorted by professions: https://www.absolventa.de/karriereguide/gehaltsgespraech/gehaltsverhandlung  

• Starting salaries for graduates by field of study, city, company size and industry: https://www.stepstone.de/wissen/einstiegsgehalt/ 

• Average salaries by field of study, city, company size and industry: https://www.stepstone.de/gehaltsreport-2022 

• Cost of living - comparison of cities in Germany: https://www.stepstone.de/lebenshaltungskosten.html 

• Employer ratings and salary insights: https://www.kununu.com/

• Employer ratings and salary insights: https://www.glassdoor.de/index.htm 

• Salary insights: https://www.payscale.com/

Find accommodation in Germany

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

Taxes

• https://taxfix.de/en/ - Online tax return tool with option to book a tax advisor.

• https://germantaxes.de/- Online tax refund tool, for expats in Germany.

• https://www.getsorted.de/ - An online tool for freelancers in Germany.

Information about Insurances

• https://feather-insurance.com/ - Feather insurance helps expats manage their insurances (you will definitely need these in Germany, for example, health insurance, liability insurance, legal insurance, and more. Also, make sure to read this before signing anything).

• Lemonade.com - 100% online insurance company. 

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