The Germany Experience
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsLife in Germany, as seen through the eyes of outsiders. Featuring the stories of foreigners who moved to Germany - either temporarily or permanently - and tips and advice for life in Germany. Get an inside view of the joys, the frustrations, and the quirks of adapting to the culture and learning German. New episodes every second Wednesday.
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Dating, toxic relationships, and making friends in Germany (Lulu from Ireland)
May 21, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBDating can be a minefield at the best of times. But what happens when you move to a city like Berlin? Lulu Johnson discovered just this when she moved from Ireland to Berlin - and then wrote a book about it! It's called Dating in Berlin and covers her hilarious - and some not so hilarious - misadventures as a foreigner in the German dating scene. Lulu to discusses dating in Berlin, toxic relationships, making friends, and learning the German language. Get the book here: Dating in ...
The diversity trend, Misfit Models, and German bureaucracy when starting a company (Del from the UK)
April 08, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBJust do a Google search for Del Keens, and you will see that he's someone with a unique story. After moving to Germany, he started a character modeling agency called Misfit Models. He joins me as a guest in this episode to discuss why he came to Germany, how he faced German bureaucracy when he started Misfit Models, how he feels that the current diversity focus is a trend, and he talks about the impact Brexit has had on his life. Find Del online: Misfit Models official website I...
Financing property in Germany (with Kerstin Brunner)
March 31, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBKerstin Brunner is a finance coach, and she comes on the podcast to discuss what goes into buying property in Germany. First we look at how to decide if purchasing a property is right for you. Then we consider the additional costs (notary fee, agent fee, etc.). And she walks us through all the steps, from deciding you want to buy through to getting the keys. If you have questions for Kerstin, you can find her on LinkedIn. IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST You can support the show in vari...
Life in Germany as a gay woman (Kim from the UK)
March 08, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBKim from the UK explains what life is like in Germany for her as a gay woman. She also discusses the difficulties of finding a community in smaller cities and towns. Plus: Kim gives some advice! Kim has created a self-paced online course called Thrive In Germany - get a discount on it by using the code 'GermanyXP' at checkout: Thrive in Germany Course Kim and Suzanne have started a podcast! Subscribe to it: Thriving in Germany podcast website Thriving in Germany podcast on Spot...
How German are you? (Nina from Germany)
March 01, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThe Germany Experience is back with a repost from Shaun's other podcast, Everyday Germany. Nina joins Shaun to see which one of them is more German. Subscribe to Everyday Germany where Shaun and Nina discuss their observations of German life, culture and language: EVERYDAY GERMANY The book we used as a basis for this episode: Ze Germans: An expat's guide to living in Germany by Fadi Gaziri The Germany Experience podcast episodes featuring Fadi: Apologizing in Germany, sauna surp...
4GEPADFO charity drive update, and when The Germany Experience will be back
January 04, 2023 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBShaun gives an update on 4GEPADFO (spoiler: we made our 500€ goal!). But you can still donate to this great cause (a hotline providing psychosocial support for Ukrainian children and youths: Donate to krisenchat Listen to Shaun's new English podcast with Nina about life in Germany: EVERYDAY GERMANY Support the show Instagram: the.germany.experience Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience Contact me: i...
Getting ready to leave Germany (Nicole from The Expat Cast)
December 22, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBNicole joins me this week to discuss some big changes in her life – she's leaving Germany. In this episode, she explains what's happening and why she's making the move. We also talk about our charity drive for 2022 - AND WE NEED YOU TO DONATE! 4GEPADFO time: charity drive 2022 As we do every year, Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are raising money for a charity - but this time, instead of a competition, we're doing it together! The project we're supporting this year: krisenchat, whi...
House hunting, finding day care, and handling rough starts (Wafeeqa from Saudi Arabia)
December 02, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWhen Wafeeqa and her family moved to Germany, they thought things would be easier: her husband had a job, and his employer was arranging accommodation for them. Plus, they both had experience with learning languages, so they thought maybe German wouldn't be too much of a challenge. But as is so often the case, things didn't go according to plan... Wafeeqa discusses finding a place to live, finding daycare for her twins, trying not to disturb neighbors, and more. 4GEPADFO time: ch...
Using hypnosis to help foreigners in Germany (Suzanne Dinter from the UK)
November 09, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBSuzanne Dinter joins me this week to explain what hypnotherapy is, and how it can help foreigners adjust to life in Germany - among other issues. Suzanne is a Brit who has been living in Germany since 1994, and she specializes in helping overwhelmed international, high-achieving women feel calm, confident, and like themselves again after moving abroad. She does this quickly, effectively, and with long-lasting results using hypnosis. At the end of our discussion, she demonstrates h...
Hidden grief, loss of identity, and getting to know the German version of a loved one (Katie Rössler from the USA)
October 19, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBKatie Rössler, author of The New Face of Grief, comes on the podcast to discuss the role that hidden grief might play in the lives of foreigners in a new country. She also discusses the toll a move to a new country can take on a couple. And of course, she offers advice of how to navigate these difficult issues. Buy Katie's book: The New Face of Grief Get a free audio sample of the book: Free Audio Chapter of The New Face of Grief Katie on social media: Instagram: katie.rossle...
Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners
October 12, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBAt the end of September 2022, I gave a talk at the Welcome To Germany Summit. This is the rehearsal that I recorded a few days before. But mine was only one of many great talks on the day from multiple speakers! To access over 6 hours of advice from experts about life in Germany, go and watch the video feed on one of these platforms: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook The topics that were covered: The main steps of your relocation in Germany Learning German for your career in German...
Convincing a company to take a chance on you (Veronica from Mexico)
October 05, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB“I feel like a lot of people feel this - this feeling of Germany crushing your soul, like killing you from the inside.” This is how Veronica from Mexico describes her first years in Germany. One of the biggest reasons for this was that her academic qualification was not valid in Germany, causing her to feel that she wasn't valued for who she is. That all changed when Veronica fell in love with a German startup and made it her mission to convince them to hire her. Here is Veronica's...
Recovering from a car accident while abroad (Sadaf from Pakistan)
September 28, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBMany foreigners do a lot of traveling around Europe while they are here. But have you ever considered what would happen if you had a medical emergency in another country? This happened to Sadaf, when she was involved in a car accident while she was in Milan. She discusses the ordeal, and then her recovery, starting from Italian hospitals and ending back in Germany. She also discusses how her university assisted her during her recovery. Follow Sadaf on Instagram: @itssadafsaeed ...
The Welcome To Germany Summit on 29th September 2022
September 25, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBA group of experts (including me!) has come together to organize a free online event for everyone interested in moving to and living in Germany - expats, internationals, immigrants, repats...you name it. In this special episode, I talk about the summit and also bring on its organizers to go through the list of topics that will be covered. SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 HERE 29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The topics that will be covered: The main st...
A German returning to Germany after a decade (Cathrin from Germany)
September 13, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBCathrin, originally from Germany, has been living in the States for more than 10 years, but she recently made the decision to return. She discusses the reasons for wanting to come back, how she needs to say goodbye to her old life, and how she faces similar culture shocks to other foreigners moving to Germany. She also discusses customer service in Germany, German coffee, and what it's like looking for a job months in advance. Welcome To Germany Summit 2022: A group of experts (in...
RERUN: Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria)
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBOriginally released on October 19th, 2020. View the original show notes here. IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST You can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy! SPREAD THE WORD – share y...
RERUN: Q&A - Making long-term German friends, reverse parking, and origins of German idioms
August 17, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOriginally released March 8th, 2021 View the original show notes here. IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST You can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy! SPREAD THE WORD – share your fav...
RERUN: Antoinette Emily from New Zealand
August 10, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOriginally released November 23rd, 2020. View the original show notes here. Antoinette's YouTube channel: Antoinette Emily IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST You can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will m...
RERUN: Ask a German - Bureaucracy, German pillows, standing in line, and recruitment through fruit
August 03, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBOriginal release: November 2nd, 2020 View the original show notes here. Featuring the hosts of the Ach podcast. IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST You can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my hear...
RERUN: Advice for foreigners in Germany, taken from two years of The Germany Experience
July 27, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBOriginal release: June 2, 2021 View the original show notes here. IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST You can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy! SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite...
The Berlin episode (recorded live @ PodFest Berlin 2022)
July 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBI've always felt a special connection to Berlin. But what is it like to live there? I am joined by three foreigners living in Berlin who discuss their stories, what they love about living in Berlin, and various other aspects of life in the city. My guests: Olivera, who hosts a YouTube and Instagram channel Alex and Geoff from the Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey podcast Some things we mentioned: The story of Tempelhofer Field: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempelhofer_...
Q&A: Self-learning B2, dealing with language barrier frustrations, and is there foolproof advice for making friends in Germany?
July 06, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBYou sent in some questions about life in Germany, and I try and answer them in this episode. THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE AT PODFEST BERLIN I will be recording a live episode at Podfest Berlin on Saturday July 16th @ 16:15. It will be a Berlin-focused episode, and I will have a panel of four guests who all live in the city. Come and join and be part of the live recording! The venue: Noisy Rooms @ House of Music, Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin, Germany Currently, tickets for the entire...
Probezeit: The first six months in a German job (Lisa Janz, Job Coach Germany)
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThe first six months in a new job is important. In Germany, it is usually a trial period - or "Probezeit" - and it is a chance for you to get to know your team, company, and more. Lisa Janz, who runs Job Coach Germany, joins me to discuss what you should look out for, what you should be asking yourself and your employer, and other advice about the Probezeit. Lisa Janz's website: Lisa Janz, Job Coach Germany Find Lisa: Instagram YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Lisa's past episodes:...
Lessons from changing jobs in Germany (Alexandrea from the USA)
June 22, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAlexandrea from the USA (and former guest on the podcast) left her job in Hamburg for one in Frankfurt. However, she realized almost immediately that the new job was not a good fit. She left during her trial period and found her way to her current job in Berlin. After moving cities and jobs several times, Alex has learnt a few valuable lessons, and she joins me to share them. She has a list of what you should ask prospective employers, she gives some tips about what you should know ...
Helping families to meet like-minded families (Dzhangar from MatchFamilies)
June 15, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBDuring Dzhangar's first years in Germany, he noticed what many foreigners notice: how difficult it was for his family to meet other like-minded families. And making friends is crucial. It helps to make you feel more at home, and it gives you a support system for when you need help. So Dzhangar quit his job and started working on an app that would help families connect with each other. That app is MatchFamilies. He joins me in this episode to discuss his initial troubles in Germany...
German traditions or superstitions? (Nina from Germany)
June 08, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIf you've ever wished a German "Happy birthday" before their actual birthday, you will no doubt have quickly learnt that it's just not done. It's just a tradition based on superstition, but many Germans abide by it. So, is it tradition, or actually superstition? Shaun has his opinion, and he talks with Nina, a German, about it. They also cover the "Eisheilige" belief that you shouldn't sow certain plants before middle of May, drinking traditions, and more. We also cover what the d...
Eurovision Song Contest 2022 recap, the importance of community, and redefining your identity (Beth from the USA)
May 17, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBBeth comes back on the podcast to discuss how she recently found herself post-pandemic in a world that had shrunk to just her job and her family. While this isn't a bad thing, Beth was lacking a feeling of community. She also discovered that she needs to redefine her identity now that she no longer does the activities that used to define her: volleyball and fencing. Beth also helps me recap the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Previous episodes with Beth: The 5 phases of culture sho...
Using your own culture to integrate in Germany (Saehee from the USA)
May 12, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWhen Saehee, a Korean American, first moved from the States to Germany, she struggled to adjust for many different reasons. This led to her feeling depressed and lonely. But that would all change once she started getting back to what she loves. Listen to the story of how Saehee was able to move herself beyond difficult times with the help of therapy, embracing her culture, and focusing on her love for cooking and food. Saehee's websites: Korea Konnect Kosari Kimchi Saehee on In...
States of Liberation: gay rights and discrimination in Cold War Germany (Samuel Clowes Huneke)
April 20, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIt's conventional knowledge that West Germany was more liberal and progressive than East Germany. Then it stands to reason that West Germany was more accepting of gay rights. But was this really the case? Of course, these things are always very nuanced, and Samuel Clowes Huneke joins me to discuss it in detail. He's written a book called "States of Liberation", and we discuss it in our interview. We also discuss the similarities and differences between East and West Germany in ter...
Language barrier problems, and overcoming the challenges involved with reporting sexual assault (Mei Chi from Hong Kong)
April 06, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWhen Mei Chi arrived in Germany, she faced several challenges caused by the language and cultural barrier. Not understanding German can result in some minor inconveniences that make funny stories later on, but other misunderstandings can be more serious. All this highlighted how important it is to have help at the right time, and Mei Chi started a platform called BookaLocal. In this episode she discusses her own hardships, and also explains the purpose behind BookaLocal. BookaLoca...
Where has The Germany Experience been?
April 01, 2022 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBHere's a short update on why there have been no new epsidoes in the last month, and when you can expect the next episodes.
Writing a Eurovision song, and traveling to the Arctic and Antarctic (Fadi from the UK)
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBFadi Gaziri returns to the show to talk about writing a song for the Eurovision song contest. We talk about why we love the Eurovision song contest so much, what makes a good Eurovision song, and how countries select their entries. Listen to the end of the episode to hear Fadi's Eurovision song entry. Fadi also talks about scoring music for German TV shows and working as a musician on cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic. The book Fadi wrote: ZE GERMANS: An expat's guide to livin...
Choosing a rural life, coming to Germany as a lawyer, and a giant tea cup (Rachel from South Africa)
February 23, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIt only took 106 episodes, but Shaun finally has a South African guest on the podcast! Rachel is a lawyer (also a first) who has only been in Germany for a few weeks. She discusses her first impressions of Germany, choosing between a corporate and a startup when she was looking for a job, and why she is leaning towards a more rural life in Germany. She also explains why winter jackets are such foreign things to people from the southern hemisphere and we marvel over her very large te...
Visa struggles, escaping the pandemic on an organic farm, and being a musician in Germany (Laura Osburn from Canada)
February 16, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBLaura Osburn is a singer/songwriter from Canada who came to Germany in January 2020 to work on her album and play live shows – and both those plans have been derailed by COVID. We talk about her struggles to get a long-term visa for Germany, how she spent the beginning of the pandemic on an organic farm, and the difficulties she's faced with getting her album recorded. Get in touch with Laura on Instagram: @lauraosburnsongstress Listen to her music on Spotify: Laura Osburn on Spot...
How to be a good dinner guest in a German home (Nina from Germany)
February 09, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBGetting invited to a German's home for dinner is difficult enough, but if it happens, you're probably nearing the German's "inner circle". But how do you behave? What is good etiquette? Are there unwritten rules you need to know about? For foreigners, being a dinner guest in a German's home can feel like daunting minefield. But actually, it's really not. Allegedly German Nina joins me for this episode to take us step-by-step through being a dinner guest in a German's home, starting...
Podcasts, why we love them, and how they help foreigners (Marina and Greta from Buongiorno Bitch)
February 02, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBMarina is from Spain and Greta is from Italy, and together they host a podcast called Buongiorno Bitch. They join me to discuss our love for podcasts, and how they can help foreigners. We also talk about how both of them ended up in Germany, and how they made friends in an old-school 2010 way. Follow Buongiorno Bitch on Instagram: @Buongiorno Bitch Some of the podcasts we mentioned in the show: Just Break Up Glücklich Verkopft Greta's favorite Zeit Online podcast: Ist das norma...
Charity challenge wrap-up, and when The Germany Experience will be back
December 29, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBThe 2021 charity challenge between Nicole of The Expat Cast and I is done, and we have a winner! We were able to raise a combined total of 1065€ for Kinderlachen, a charity that helps children in need. Thank you to everyone who donated for your kindness and generosity. To find out who won, take a listen to the wrap-up :) The Germany Experience will now be taking a break over the next few weeks, and will return in the last week of January. Wishing you a "guten Rutsch ins neues Jah...
2021 lows and highs and a charity challenge update with Nicole of the Expat Cast
December 22, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBRecorded as an Instagram Live on 21 December 2021. Nicole of The Expat Cast joins me to discuss our low and high points of 2021, and to give an update on our annual charity challenge, this year called ThrEGEPADFO. I also read out the low and high points of some listeners and Instagram followers. We're also joined at one point by Lawin, host of the Pop Your Cultural Cherry podcast. GO AND DONATE IN THE GERMANY PODCASTERS' ADVENT CHARITY CHALLENGE: Nicole of The Expat Cast and I ar...
Making German easier with “-chen” endings, a PhD as a job, and Germans take long to say goodbye (Jeanette from the USA)
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBJeanette from the USA moved to Germany to continue her studies, and ended up in a PhD program in Aachen. She discusses her experiences making friends while studying, learning German, and her life as a PhD student in Germany. The children's book author Jeanette mentioned in her discussion: Janosch +++Send me your highs and lows of 2021! I'd love to read them on the show with a special guest next week! Send to: [email protected], or leave me a voice message on The German...
Episode 100: Funny and memorable The Germany Experience moments
December 07, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBDONATE in the ThrEGEPADFO CHARITY CHALLENGE! It's the 100th episode of The Germany Experience! To celebrate, I take a look at just a few of the many memorable moments I've had on the show. Including clips from the following previous episodes: Church bells and bicycles (Shannon from the USA) Bonus Episode - A German experiences the Ausländerbehörde (Nina from Germany) Leaving Germany after a decade (Natalie from the UK) Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the tr...
The leaving Germany episode
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBNot every Germany experience ends with permanent residency or German citizenship. For some, the plan was never to stay for longer than a few years, or things change during the stay, or some other unforeseen occurrence (cough COVID) makes it necessary to leave. This episode focuses on the stories of three previous guests who have since left the country. I talk to them about their time in Germany, why they left, what they miss about Germany, and what their life is like now. My guest...
Anatomy of a German job interview (Lisa Janz from Job Coach Germany)
November 24, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWhat can you expect in a German job interview? What's expected of you? Lisa Janz, the woman behind Job Coach Germany, joins me to explain what the five phases of a typical job interview are, and gives some insights into what interviewers are looking for. She even has some psychological tricks to boost your chances of making a positive impression. Lisa was formerly in HR , so knows the process from the inside. Nowadays, she focuses on helping people find the job that is right for th...
Health insurance in Germany Q&A, with Techniker Krankenkasse
November 17, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBYou sent in your questions about health insurance in Germany, and this week a representative from Techniker Krankenkasse, Nina, is here to answer them. You can also get an idea of what to expect from a health insurance fund by hearing how TK does things and what they offer. If you are considering signing up for health insurance with TK, use my link: https://thegermanyexperience.de/tk It is an affiliate link, so if you sign up with it, you'll be helping out the podcast. The qu...
"Was guckst du?": A 20 year love/hate relationship with Germany (Elizabeth from the USA)
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBElizabeth first spent time in Germany as a student, and she fell in love with the place. But, by the time her year was up, she was ready to return back home to the States. However, when she got home, she immediately started missing Germany. This began a pattern that would persist for years: Elizabeth would move to Germany, but would eventually move back to the USA again. In more recent years, though, she has wanted to make the move more permanent and has been actively searching for ...
The Expat Spouses Report - the results are in (Amaia from Expats & Spouses Monitor)
November 03, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBHow educated are expat spouses? How do they feel about life in Germany? What word would they use to describe Germany? A new study by Expats & Spouses Monitor answers these questions, and more. Back in February 2021, Amaia, originally from Spain, joined me to talk about the study that the Expats & Spouses Monitor was doing. Essentially, they wanted to look at the situation and feelings of expats and their spouses living in Germany. And now, the results are in. Amaia returns to the ...
Shopping habits, my German nemesis, problems with dialects, and more: Q&A episode
October 27, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBFrom new shopping habits through to being scolded by Germans, here are the answers to the questions you asked about life in Germany! The Instagram users who asked me questions: @Lilo_hlt06 @Sscomstoc @Alyssa.savs @Soundinglustig @Iamgermanexpat @Theexpatcast @Beagle_Vanlife @Theadventuresofsteffi @lisa_janz_jobcoachgermany @almondsandsunset JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience Visit the official podcast website: https://t...
Shopping habits, my German nemesis, problems with dialects, and more: Q&A episode
October 27, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBFrom new shopping habits through to being scolded by Germans, here are the answers to the questions you asked about life in Germany! The Instagram users who asked me questions: @Lilo_hlt06 @Sscomstoc @Alyssa.savs @Soundinglustig @Iamgermanexpat @Theexpatcast @Beagle_Vanlife @Theadventuresofsteffi @lisa_janz_jobcoachgermany @almondsandsunset JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience Visit the official podcast website: ...
Working in tech in Germany (Yotzín from Mexico)
October 20, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBWhat's it like working in tech in Germany? What do foreigners need to know about finding a tech job in Germany? Yotzín, from Mexico, joins me to answer these questions and discuss his experiences working in the tech field in Germany. We cover the Blue Card visa, changing tech jobs, and understanding the job market. Yotzin on Instagram: @yotzincortez My recent guest podcast appearances: The Expat Cast: A South African, a Filipino,& an American Walk into a Bakery... with Shaun & ...
German culture: Der Struwwelpeter and other horrifying children's stories (Nina from Germany)
October 06, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAfter watching the Calvin & Habs duo do a reenactment of a German children's story called "Paulinchen", I decided to buy the collection of stories it appears in. It's called Der Struwwelpeter, named after one of the characters. Written in 1845 by Heinrich Hoffman, the book contains a set of cautionary tales for children. Sometimes horrific, sometimes bizarre, and always entertaining, the book offers a great view into German culture of the time, including parenting insights and the...
Foreigner friendships, moving back home, and “F**k it” moments (Beth & Amy from the USA)
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBBoth Beth and Amy have appeared on The Germany Experience before, and now they come back on together after having forged a friendship here in Germany. But, as often happens with foreigner friendships, Amy moved back home. We discuss making friends in Germany, what it's like losing foreigner friends, reaching a point of acceptance with life in Germany, and their related tattoos. Beth and Amy also help me answer a question from a listener who is constantly excluded from discussions ...