en en The Germany Experience Life 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.  https://thegermanyexperience.de Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:35 +0200 © 2023 The Germany Experience yes https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582112 The Germany Experience https://thegermanyexperience.de Shaun Behrens LetsCast.fm (https://letscast.fm) Shaun Behrens episodic life in Germany, foreigners in Germany, expats in germany, expat interviews, german culture, German language, Germany, learn German, Germany Shaun Behrens info@thegermanyexperience.de no no no Shaun Behrens Life 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.  no no Buzzsprout-12890608 Dating, toxic relationships, and making friends in Germany (Lulu from Ireland) Dating 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 Berlin: Tales of Modern Love and Relationships


Subscribe to my other podcast: Everyday Germany

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 22:00:00 +0200 Dating 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 Berlin: Tales of Modern Love and Relationships


Subscribe to my other podcast: Everyday Germany

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/dating-toxic-relationships-and-making-friends-in-germany-lulu-from-ireland Dating, toxic relationships, and making friends in Germany (Lulu from Ireland) 00:35:55 Shaun Behrens 132 full Dating 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 Berlin: Tales of Modern Love and Relationships


Subscribe to my other podcast: Everyday Germany

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/96d21b36/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582114 Dating, toxic relationships, and making friends in Germany (Lulu from Ireland) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/dating-toxic-relationships-and-making-friends-in-germany-lulu-from-ireland no no no no Buzzsprout-12611586 The diversity trend, Misfit Models, and German bureaucracy when starting a company (Del from the UK) Just 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:

Del Keens Bio:
When Del moved from London to Berlin in 2006, he was already well-booked model. Del Keens had been in front of the lens for Diesel Jeans, Levi's and Calvin Klein. Without a washboard stomach, but as a face full of character.

In Germany, however, he realised that there was no use for character models like himself on the local market. Instead of real personalities, advertising relied and still relies on the same perfect faces and flawless bodies. Identification potential equals zero.

That's why Del founded Misfit Models in 2012 - the modelling agency for character faces like himself.

Goggle Del Keens for more information.

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]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0200 Just 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:

Del Keens Bio:
When Del moved from London to Berlin in 2006, he was already well-booked model. Del Keens had been in front of the lens for Diesel Jeans, Levi's and Calvin Klein. Without a washboard stomach, but as a face full of character.

In Germany, however, he realised that there was no use for character models like himself on the local market. Instead of real personalities, advertising relied and still relies on the same perfect faces and flawless bodies. Identification potential equals zero.

That's why Del founded Misfit Models in 2012 - the modelling agency for character faces like himself.

Goggle Del Keens for more information.

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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-diversity-trend-misfit-models-and-german-bureaucracy-when-starting-a-company-del-from-the-uk The diversity trend, Misfit Models, and German bureaucracy when starting a company (Del from the UK) 00:37:17 Shaun Behrens 131 full Just 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:

Del Keens Bio:
When Del moved from London to Berlin in 2006, he was already well-booked model. Del Keens had been in front of the lens for Diesel Jeans, Levi's and Calvin Klein. Without a washboard stomach, but as a face full of character.

In Germany, however, he realised that there was no use for character models like himself on the local market. Instead of real personalities, advertising relied and still relies on the same perfect faces and flawless bodies. Identification potential equals zero.

That's why Del founded Misfit Models in 2012 - the modelling agency for character faces like himself.

Goggle Del Keens for more information.

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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/4c466a50/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582130 The diversity trend, Misfit Models, and German bureaucracy when starting a company (Del from the UK) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-diversity-trend-misfit-models-and-german-bureaucracy-when-starting-a-company-del-from-the-uk no no no no Buzzsprout-12554165 Financing property in Germany (with Kerstin Brunner) Kerstin 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 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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0200 Kerstin 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 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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/financing-property-in-germany-with-kerstin-brunner Financing property in Germany (with Kerstin Brunner) 00:55:32 Shaun Behrens 130 full Kerstin 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 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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/e1bdae46/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582116 Financing property in Germany (with Kerstin Brunner) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/financing-property-in-germany-with-kerstin-brunner no no no no Buzzsprout-12402961 Life in Germany as a gay woman (Kim from the UK) Kim 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: 

Connect with Kim: 


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +0100 Kim 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: 

Connect with Kim: 


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/life-in-germany-as-a-gay-woman-kim-from-the-uk Life in Germany as a gay woman (Kim from the UK) 00:43:01 Shaun Behrens 129 full Kim 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: 

Connect with Kim: 


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/0356a573/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582117 Life in Germany as a gay woman (Kim from the UK) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/life-in-germany-as-a-gay-woman-kim-from-the-uk no no no no Buzzsprout-12348613 How German are you? (Nina from Germany) The 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 surprises, and making friends and Writing a Eurovision song, and traveling to the Arctic and Antarctic


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100 The 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 surprises, and making friends and Writing a Eurovision song, and traveling to the Arctic and Antarctic


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/how-german-are-you-nina-from-germany How German are you? (Nina from Germany) 00:50:37 Shaun Behrens 128 full The 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 surprises, and making friends and Writing a Eurovision song, and traveling to the Arctic and Antarctic


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-11978762 4GEPADFO charity drive update, and when The Germany Experience will be back Shaun 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: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0100 Shaun 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: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/4gepadfo-charity-drive-update-and-when-the-germany-experience-will-be-back 4GEPADFO charity drive update, and when The Germany Experience will be back 00:04:38 Shaun Behrens bonus Shaun 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: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-11913467 Getting ready to leave Germany (Nicole from The Expat Cast) Nicole 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, which provides psychosocial support for young Ukranians.

DONATE TO KRISENCHAT, PROVIDING HELP FOR YOUNG UKRAINIANS

Shaun's new podcast with Nina
Shaun has started a new podcast with Nina to discuss their observations of German life, culture and language: EVERYDAY GERMANY


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100 Nicole 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, which provides psychosocial support for young Ukranians.

DONATE TO KRISENCHAT, PROVIDING HELP FOR YOUNG UKRAINIANS

Shaun's new podcast with Nina
Shaun has started a new podcast with Nina to discuss their observations of German life, culture and language: EVERYDAY GERMANY


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/getting-ready-to-leave-germany-nicole-from-the-expat-cast Getting ready to leave Germany (Nicole from The Expat Cast) 00:47:30 Shaun Behrens 125 full Nicole 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, which provides psychosocial support for young Ukranians.

DONATE TO KRISENCHAT, PROVIDING HELP FOR YOUNG UKRAINIANS

Shaun's new podcast with Nina
Shaun has started a new podcast with Nina to discuss their observations of German life, culture and language: EVERYDAY GERMANY


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/e8749d43/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582123 Getting ready to leave Germany (Nicole from The Expat Cast) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/getting-ready-to-leave-germany-nicole-from-the-expat-cast no no no no Buzzsprout-11800636 House hunting, finding day care, and handling rough starts (Wafeeqa from Saudi Arabia) When 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: 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, which provides psychosocial support for young Ukranians. 

DONATE TO KRISENCHAT, PROVIDING HELP FOR YOUNG UKRAINIANS


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0100 When 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: 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, which provides psychosocial support for young Ukranians. 

DONATE TO KRISENCHAT, PROVIDING HELP FOR YOUNG UKRAINIANS


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/house-hunting-finding-day-care-and-handling-rough-starts-wafeeqa-from-saudi-arabia House hunting, finding day care, and handling rough starts (Wafeeqa from Saudi Arabia) 00:48:02 Shaun Behrens full When 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: 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, which provides psychosocial support for young Ukranians. 

DONATE TO KRISENCHAT, PROVIDING HELP FOR YOUNG UKRAINIANS


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/8da1d5ba/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582124 House hunting, finding day care, and handling rough starts (Wafeeqa from Saudi Arabia) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/house-hunting-finding-day-care-and-handling-rough-starts-wafeeqa-from-saudi-arabia no no no no Buzzsprout-11665502 Using hypnosis to help foreigners in Germany (Suzanne Dinter from the UK) Suzanne 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 her techniques by hypnotizing me. Take a listen to discover if it worked or not!
 
IMPORTANT: Do not listen to the hypnotic part at the end of the podcast recording whilst driving, operating machinery or doing something else that requires your full attention. While you're listening, if your attention is needed elsewhere, for any reason, you open your eyes and are fully aware and active immediately.

Get in touch with Suzanne:

Get this free 12 minute audio by Suzanne to quickly and easily release worry & stress, feel grounded & calm, boost your confidence, and feel like you can handle whatever comes your way while living and working abroad:

Learn how to calmly & confidently handle any situation

 

Send me your questions for last week's guest, Katie Rössler:
If you have questions for Katie after listening to our episode about hidden grief and foreigners or reading her book, then send them to info@thegermanyexperience.de! We will be doing a follow-up episode where she answers your questions.


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0100 Suzanne 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 her techniques by hypnotizing me. Take a listen to discover if it worked or not!
 
IMPORTANT: Do not listen to the hypnotic part at the end of the podcast recording whilst driving, operating machinery or doing something else that requires your full attention. While you're listening, if your attention is needed elsewhere, for any reason, you open your eyes and are fully aware and active immediately.

Get in touch with Suzanne:

Get this free 12 minute audio by Suzanne to quickly and easily release worry & stress, feel grounded & calm, boost your confidence, and feel like you can handle whatever comes your way while living and working abroad:

Learn how to calmly & confidently handle any situation

 

Send me your questions for last week's guest, Katie Rössler:
If you have questions for Katie after listening to our episode about hidden grief and foreigners or reading her book, then send them to info@thegermanyexperience.de! We will be doing a follow-up episode where she answers your questions.


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/using-hypnosis-to-help-foreigners-in-germany-suzanne-dinter-from-the-uk Using hypnosis to help foreigners in Germany (Suzanne Dinter from the UK) 00:52:08 Shaun Behrens 123 full Suzanne 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 her techniques by hypnotizing me. Take a listen to discover if it worked or not!
 
IMPORTANT: Do not listen to the hypnotic part at the end of the podcast recording whilst driving, operating machinery or doing something else that requires your full attention. While you're listening, if your attention is needed elsewhere, for any reason, you open your eyes and are fully aware and active immediately.

Get in touch with Suzanne:

Get this free 12 minute audio by Suzanne to quickly and easily release worry & stress, feel grounded & calm, boost your confidence, and feel like you can handle whatever comes your way while living and working abroad:

Learn how to calmly & confidently handle any situation

 

Send me your questions for last week's guest, Katie Rössler:
If you have questions for Katie after listening to our episode about hidden grief and foreigners or reading her book, then send them to info@thegermanyexperience.de! We will be doing a follow-up episode where she answers your questions.


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/8f26eb61/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582128 Using hypnosis to help foreigners in Germany (Suzanne Dinter from the UK) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/using-hypnosis-to-help-foreigners-in-germany-suzanne-dinter-from-the-uk no no no no Buzzsprout-11532004 Hidden grief, loss of identity, and getting to know the German version of a loved one (Katie Rössler from the USA) Katie 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: 


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0200 Katie 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: 


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/hidden-grief-loss-of-identity-and-getting-to-know-the-german-version-of-a-loved-one-katie-roessler-from-the-usa Hidden grief, loss of identity, and getting to know the German version of a loved one (Katie Rössler from the USA) 00:48:28 Shaun Behrens 122 full Katie 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: 


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/f92897fa/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582131 Hidden grief, loss of identity, and getting to know the German version of a loved one (Katie Rössler from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/hidden-grief-loss-of-identity-and-getting-to-know-the-german-version-of-a-loved-one-katie-roessler-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-11488303 Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners At 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: 

The topics that were covered:

  • The main steps of your relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How business English gives you an upper hand in the German market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0200 At 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: 

The topics that were covered:

  • The main steps of your relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How business English gives you an upper hand in the German market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/advice-for-adapting-and-integrating-in-germany-from-discussions-with-100-foreigners Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners 00:22:25 Shaun Behrens 121 full At 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: 

The topics that were covered:

  • The main steps of your relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How business English gives you an upper hand in the German market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 
Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-11441873 Convincing a company to take a chance on you (Veronica from Mexico) “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 LinkedIn post that we discuss. 

Veronica on LinkedIn: Veronica Huitzil


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


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 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

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 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Support the show

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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0200 “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 LinkedIn post that we discuss. 

Veronica on LinkedIn: Veronica Huitzil


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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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/convincing-a-company-to-take-a-chance-on-you-veronica-from-mexico Convincing a company to take a chance on you (Veronica from Mexico) 00:48:34 Shaun Behrens 120 full “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 LinkedIn post that we discuss. 

Veronica on LinkedIn: Veronica Huitzil


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/b0d96609/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582133 Convincing a company to take a chance on you (Veronica from Mexico) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/convincing-a-company-to-take-a-chance-on-you-veronica-from-mexico no no no no Buzzsprout-11399065 Recovering from a car accident while abroad (Sadaf from Pakistan) Many 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 

Welcome To Germany Summit 2022:
A 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. 

29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
The topics that will be covered: 

  • The main steps of your Relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How Business English Gives You an Upper Hand in the German Market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

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Review the podcast:

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200 Many 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 

Welcome To Germany Summit 2022:
A 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. 

29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
The topics that will be covered: 

  • The main steps of your Relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How Business English Gives You an Upper Hand in the German Market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/recovering-from-a-car-accident-while-abroad-sadaf-from-pakistan Recovering from a car accident while abroad (Sadaf from Pakistan) 00:40:19 Shaun Behrens 119 full Many 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 

Welcome To Germany Summit 2022:
A 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. 

29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
The topics that will be covered: 

  • The main steps of your Relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How Business English Gives You an Upper Hand in the German Market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/acdc9cdb/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582135 Recovering from a car accident while abroad (Sadaf from Pakistan) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/recovering-from-a-car-accident-while-abroad-sadaf-from-pakistan no no no no Buzzsprout-11380132 The Welcome To Germany Summit on 29th September 2022 A 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 steps of your relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How business English gives you an upper hand in the German market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners


Lisa Janz website: https://www.lisajanz.com/
Kerstin Brunner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerstin-brunner-finance-ambassador/


Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0200 A 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 steps of your relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How business English gives you an upper hand in the German market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners


Lisa Janz website: https://www.lisajanz.com/
Kerstin Brunner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerstin-brunner-finance-ambassador/


Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-welcome-to-germany-summit-on-29th-september-2022 The Welcome To Germany Summit on 29th September 2022 00:19:47 Shaun Behrens bonus A 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 steps of your relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How business English gives you an upper hand in the German market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners


Lisa Janz website: https://www.lisajanz.com/
Kerstin Brunner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerstin-brunner-finance-ambassador/


Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-11313778 A German returning to Germany after a decade (Cathrin from Germany) Cathrin, 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 (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. 

29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
The topics that will be covered: 

  • The main steps of your Relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How Business English Gives You an Upper Hand in the German Market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

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Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0200 Cathrin, 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 (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. 

29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
The topics that will be covered: 

  • The main steps of your Relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How Business English Gives You an Upper Hand in the German Market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

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Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

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Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/a-german-returning-to-germany-after-a-decade-cathrin-from-germany A German returning to Germany after a decade (Cathrin from Germany) 00:50:05 Shaun Behrens 118 full Cathrin, 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 (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. 

29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
The topics that will be covered: 

  • The main steps of your Relocation in Germany
  • Learning German for your career in Germany
  • What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
  • How Business English Gives You an Upper Hand in the German Market
  • Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
  • Movement is key when working from home
  • The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
  • Navigating German work culture(s)
  • Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
  • The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
  • Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

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Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/56800c9c/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582138 A German returning to Germany after a decade (Cathrin from Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/a-german-returning-to-germany-after-a-decade-cathrin-from-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-11146211 RERUN: Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria) Originally released on October 19th, 2020.

View the original show notes here.

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

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  • SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0200 Originally released on October 19th, 2020.

View the original show notes here.

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-wurst-arsch-schwein-idioms-why-der-die-das-is-weird-and-sitting-down-to-pee-in-germany-ricardo-from-brazil-ivan-from-bulgaria RERUN: Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria) 00:52:41 Shaun Behrens full Originally released on October 19th, 2020.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/2e20f350/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582140 RERUN: Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-wurst-arsch-schwein-idioms-why-der-die-das-is-weird-and-sitting-down-to-pee-in-germany-ricardo-from-brazil-ivan-from-bulgaria no no no no Buzzsprout-11038641 RERUN: Q&A - Making long-term German friends, reverse parking, and origins of German idioms Originally released March 8th, 2021

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]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0200 Originally released March 8th, 2021

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-q-a-making-long-term-german-friends-reverse-parking-and-origins-of-german-idioms RERUN: Q&A - Making long-term German friends, reverse parking, and origins of German idioms 00:29:48 Shaun Behrens full Originally released March 8th, 2021

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-11038611 RERUN: Antoinette Emily from New Zealand Originally released November 23rd, 2020.

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]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0200 Originally released November 23rd, 2020.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-antoinette-emily-from-new-zealand RERUN: Antoinette Emily from New Zealand 00:40:41 Shaun Behrens full Originally released November 23rd, 2020.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/24307499/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582144 RERUN: Antoinette Emily from New Zealand https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-antoinette-emily-from-new-zealand no no no no Buzzsprout-11038562 RERUN: Ask a German - Bureaucracy, German pillows, standing in line, and recruitment through fruit Original release: November 2nd, 2020

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Featuring the hosts of the Ach podcast.

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]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0200 Original release: November 2nd, 2020

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Featuring the hosts of the Ach podcast.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-ask-a-german-bureaucracy-german-pillows-standing-in-line-and-recruitment-through-fruit RERUN: Ask a German - Bureaucracy, German pillows, standing in line, and recruitment through fruit 00:56:18 Shaun Behrens full Original release: November 2nd, 2020

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Featuring the hosts of the Ach podcast.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/487cd3f3/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582147 RERUN: Ask a German - Bureaucracy, German pillows, standing in line, and recruitment through fruit https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-ask-a-german-bureaucracy-german-pillows-standing-in-line-and-recruitment-through-fruit no no no no Buzzsprout-11035304 RERUN: Advice for foreigners in Germany, taken from two years of The Germany Experience Original release: June 2, 2021

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]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0200 Original release: June 2, 2021

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-advice-for-foreigners-in-germany-taken-from-two-years-of-the-germany-experience RERUN: Advice for foreigners in Germany, taken from two years of The Germany Experience 00:33:50 Shaun Behrens full Original release: June 2, 2021

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/ac0d33fa/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582148 RERUN: Advice for foreigners in Germany, taken from two years of The Germany Experience https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-advice-for-foreigners-in-germany-taken-from-two-years-of-the-germany-experience no no no no Buzzsprout-10982586 The Berlin episode (recorded live @ PodFest Berlin 2022) I'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: 

Some things we mentioned: 

Recorded live at PodFest Berlin 2022 on July 16th, 2022.

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]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0200 I'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: 

Some things we mentioned: 

Recorded live at PodFest Berlin 2022 on July 16th, 2022.

The Germany Experience will be on a summer break until later this year. In the meantime, reruns of 2021 episodes will be posted regularly.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-berlin-episode-recorded-live-podfest-berlin-2022 The Berlin episode (recorded live @ PodFest Berlin 2022) 01:08:43 Shaun Behrens 117 full I'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: 

Some things we mentioned: 

Recorded live at PodFest Berlin 2022 on July 16th, 2022.

The Germany Experience will be on a summer break until later this year. In the meantime, reruns of 2021 episodes will be posted regularly.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/d8a5048b/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582151 The Berlin episode (recorded live @ PodFest Berlin 2022) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-berlin-episode-recorded-live-podfest-berlin-2022 no no no no Buzzsprout-10917176 Q&A: Self-learning B2, dealing with language barrier frustrations, and is there foolproof advice for making friends in Germany? You 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 event are on sale, but soon day tickets will be available. If you want to buy tickets, contact me before you buy to get a 20% discount code: info@thegermanyexperience.de


WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT
I'm excited to announce that I will be a speaker at the Welcome to Germany Summit, an online event for foreigners in Germany!

Welcome to Germany Summit
📅 29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ⏰

A group of experts has come together to organize an online event for everyone interested in moving to and living in Germany - expats, internationals, immigrants, repats - you name it.

You're interested in learning more about the summit and what you can learn at the event? These are the topics that will be presented:

➡️ Your first steps in Germany
➡️ Relocation Services
➡️ Intercultural training
➡️ Learning German
➡️ Financial Education
➡️ Hypno-Coaching
➡️ Hidden Grief
➡️ Finding a job in Germany
➡️ Networking & volunteering
➡️ Podcasts & blogs for internationals in Germany
➡️ Staying fit when working from home
➡️Visa types

It is an interactive event with lots of interesting talks, workshops, physical activity, time for your questions and answers from the experts.

✅ Sign-up for free here: https://lnkd.in/eew2chRe



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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0200 You 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 event are on sale, but soon day tickets will be available. If you want to buy tickets, contact me before you buy to get a 20% discount code: info@thegermanyexperience.de


WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT
I'm excited to announce that I will be a speaker at the Welcome to Germany Summit, an online event for foreigners in Germany!

Welcome to Germany Summit
📅 29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ⏰

A group of experts has come together to organize an online event for everyone interested in moving to and living in Germany - expats, internationals, immigrants, repats - you name it.

You're interested in learning more about the summit and what you can learn at the event? These are the topics that will be presented:

➡️ Your first steps in Germany
➡️ Relocation Services
➡️ Intercultural training
➡️ Learning German
➡️ Financial Education
➡️ Hypno-Coaching
➡️ Hidden Grief
➡️ Finding a job in Germany
➡️ Networking & volunteering
➡️ Podcasts & blogs for internationals in Germany
➡️ Staying fit when working from home
➡️Visa types

It is an interactive event with lots of interesting talks, workshops, physical activity, time for your questions and answers from the experts.

✅ Sign-up for free here: https://lnkd.in/eew2chRe



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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


Send me your questions: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/q-a-self-learning-b2-dealing-with-language-barrier-frustrations-and-is-there-foolproof-advice-for-making-friends-in-germany Q&A: Self-learning B2, dealing with language barrier frustrations, and is there foolproof advice for making friends in Germany? 00:20:47 Shaun Behrens 116 full You 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 event are on sale, but soon day tickets will be available. If you want to buy tickets, contact me before you buy to get a 20% discount code: info@thegermanyexperience.de


WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT
I'm excited to announce that I will be a speaker at the Welcome to Germany Summit, an online event for foreigners in Germany!

Welcome to Germany Summit
📅 29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ⏰

A group of experts has come together to organize an online event for everyone interested in moving to and living in Germany - expats, internationals, immigrants, repats - you name it.

You're interested in learning more about the summit and what you can learn at the event? These are the topics that will be presented:

➡️ Your first steps in Germany
➡️ Relocation Services
➡️ Intercultural training
➡️ Learning German
➡️ Financial Education
➡️ Hypno-Coaching
➡️ Hidden Grief
➡️ Finding a job in Germany
➡️ Networking & volunteering
➡️ Podcasts & blogs for internationals in Germany
➡️ Staying fit when working from home
➡️Visa types

It is an interactive event with lots of interesting talks, workshops, physical activity, time for your questions and answers from the experts.

✅ Sign-up for free here: https://lnkd.in/eew2chRe



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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


Send me your questions: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-10874878 Probezeit: The first six months in a German job (Lisa Janz, Job Coach Germany) The 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:

Lisa's past episodes: Lisa on The Germany Experience

THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE AT PODFEST BERLIN
I will be recording a live episode at Podfest Berlin on Saturday July 16th. 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!

If you want to buy tickets, contact me before you buy to get a 20% discount code: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


Send me your questions: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0200 The 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:

Lisa's past episodes: Lisa on The Germany Experience

THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE AT PODFEST BERLIN
I will be recording a live episode at Podfest Berlin on Saturday July 16th. 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!

If you want to buy tickets, contact me before you buy to get a 20% discount code: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


Send me your questions: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/probezeit-the-first-six-months-in-a-german-job-lisa-janz-job-coach-germany Probezeit: The first six months in a German job (Lisa Janz, Job Coach Germany) 00:41:11 Shaun Behrens 115 full The 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:

Lisa's past episodes: Lisa on The Germany Experience

THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE AT PODFEST BERLIN
I will be recording a live episode at Podfest Berlin on Saturday July 16th. 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!

If you want to buy tickets, contact me before you buy to get a 20% discount code: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


Send me your questions: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/b31590ec/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582154 Probezeit: The first six months in a German job (Lisa Janz, Job Coach Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/probezeit-the-first-six-months-in-a-german-job-lisa-janz-job-coach-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-10831912 Lessons from changing jobs in Germany (Alexandrea from the USA) Alexandrea 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 about jobs in Germany, and she discusses why you need to have the courage to walk away from a job that is not a good fit. She also drops some airtight advice for working in a German workplace.

Alex's current project: She Transforms IT
Alex on Twitter: Deutsch_af
Alex on Instagram: @Deutschaf
Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandreapaigeswanson

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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


Get 30% off of Wunderbla
Wunderbla offers you short, personalized and fun online German lessons, along with a test of your current German level. If you purchase before June 28th, 2022, you will get a 30% discount. Purchase here.

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]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0200 Alexandrea 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 about jobs in Germany, and she discusses why you need to have the courage to walk away from a job that is not a good fit. She also drops some airtight advice for working in a German workplace.

Alex's current project: She Transforms IT
Alex on Twitter: Deutsch_af
Alex on Instagram: @Deutschaf
Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandreapaigeswanson

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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


Get 30% off of Wunderbla
Wunderbla offers you short, personalized and fun online German lessons, along with a test of your current German level. If you purchase before June 28th, 2022, you will get a 30% discount. Purchase here.

Or sign up for a free trial to test it before you buy.


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/lessons-from-changing-jobs-in-germany-alexandrea-from-the-usa Lessons from changing jobs in Germany (Alexandrea from the USA) 00:50:14 Shaun Behrens 114 full Alexandrea 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 about jobs in Germany, and she discusses why you need to have the courage to walk away from a job that is not a good fit. She also drops some airtight advice for working in a German workplace.

Alex's current project: She Transforms IT
Alex on Twitter: Deutsch_af
Alex on Instagram: @Deutschaf
Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandreapaigeswanson

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 episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
  • WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 


Get 30% off of Wunderbla
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Or sign up for a free trial to test it before you buy.


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/b6025108/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582156 Lessons from changing jobs in Germany (Alexandrea from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/lessons-from-changing-jobs-in-germany-alexandrea-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-10793831 Helping families to meet like-minded families (Dzhangar from MatchFamilies) During 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, what it was like quitting his job to start a new company, and he explains how the app works.

Download the MatchFamilies app

The episode with Amaia from Expat & Spouses Monitor: The Expat Spouses Report - the results are in

BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE
If you like this podcast, donate! 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!


Get 30% off of Wunderbla
Wunderbla offers you short, personalized and fun online German lessons, along with a test of your current German level. If you purchase before June 28th, 2022, you will get a 30% discount. Purchase here.

Or sign up for a free trial to test it before you buy.



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]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0200 During 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, what it was like quitting his job to start a new company, and he explains how the app works.

Download the MatchFamilies app

The episode with Amaia from Expat & Spouses Monitor: The Expat Spouses Report - the results are in

BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE
If you like this podcast, donate! 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!


Get 30% off of Wunderbla
Wunderbla offers you short, personalized and fun online German lessons, along with a test of your current German level. If you purchase before June 28th, 2022, you will get a 30% discount. Purchase here.

Or sign up for a free trial to test it before you buy.



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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/helping-families-to-meet-like-minded-families-dzhangar-from-matchfamilies Helping families to meet like-minded families (Dzhangar from MatchFamilies) 00:35:31 Shaun Behrens 113 full During 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, what it was like quitting his job to start a new company, and he explains how the app works.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/ad24698c/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582157 Helping families to meet like-minded families (Dzhangar from MatchFamilies) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/helping-families-to-meet-like-minded-families-dzhangar-from-matchfamilies no no no no Buzzsprout-10752675 German traditions or superstitions? (Nina from Germany) If 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 daddy long legs spider is called in German.

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]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0200 If 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 daddy long legs spider is called in German.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/german-traditions-or-superstitions-nina-from-germany German traditions or superstitions? (Nina from Germany) 00:29:55 Shaun Behrens 112 full If 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 daddy long legs spider is called in German.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/fce92440/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582159 German traditions or superstitions? (Nina from Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/german-traditions-or-superstitions-nina-from-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-10635942 Eurovision Song Contest 2022 recap, the importance of community, and redefining your identity (Beth from the USA) Beth 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.

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]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 +0200 Beth 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.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/eurovision-song-contest-2022-recap-the-importance-of-community-and-redefining-your-identity-beth-from-the-usa Eurovision Song Contest 2022 recap, the importance of community, and redefining your identity (Beth from the USA) 00:36:11 Shaun Behrens 111 full Beth 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.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/ac0e8cdd/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582160 Eurovision Song Contest 2022 recap, the importance of community, and redefining your identity (Beth from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/eurovision-song-contest-2022-recap-the-importance-of-community-and-redefining-your-identity-beth-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-10606012 Using your own culture to integrate in Germany (Saehee from the USA) When 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 Instagram: @saeheechang
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I contributed to The Expat Cast episode about having children abroad: Deciding to Have Kids or Not When Living Abroad


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]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 15:00:00 +0200 When 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 Instagram: @saeheechang
Saehee on Facebook: Kosari Kimchi

I contributed to The Expat Cast episode about having children abroad: Deciding to Have Kids or Not When Living Abroad


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/using-your-own-culture-to-integrate-in-germany-saehee-from-the-usa Using your own culture to integrate in Germany (Saehee from the USA) 00:42:01 Shaun Behrens 110 full When 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 Instagram: @saeheechang
Saehee on Facebook: Kosari Kimchi

I contributed to The Expat Cast episode about having children abroad: Deciding to Have Kids or Not When Living Abroad


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/f85331e3/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582162 Using your own culture to integrate in Germany (Saehee from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/using-your-own-culture-to-integrate-in-germany-saehee-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-10377400 States of Liberation: gay rights and discrimination in Cold War Germany (Samuel Clowes Huneke) It'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 terms of gay rights, we talk about some of the interesting characters that Samuel discovered during his research, and we consider the current situation in Germany.

Get the book on Amazon: States of Liberation

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]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0200 It'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 terms of gay rights, we talk about some of the interesting characters that Samuel discovered during his research, and we consider the current situation in Germany.

Get the book on Amazon: States of Liberation

Samuel on Twitter: @schuneke

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/states-of-liberation-gay-rights-and-discrimination-in-cold-war-germany-samuel-clowes-huneke States of Liberation: gay rights and discrimination in Cold War Germany (Samuel Clowes Huneke) 00:40:08 Shaun Behrens 109 full It'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 terms of gay rights, we talk about some of the interesting characters that Samuel discovered during his research, and we consider the current situation in Germany.

Get the book on Amazon: States of Liberation

Samuel on Twitter: @schuneke

Samuel's Website: http://samuelcloweshuneke.com

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/9a182226/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582164 States of Liberation: gay rights and discrimination in Cold War Germany (Samuel Clowes Huneke) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/states-of-liberation-gay-rights-and-discrimination-in-cold-war-germany-samuel-clowes-huneke no no no no Buzzsprout-10377307 Language barrier problems, and overcoming the challenges involved with reporting sexual assault (Mei Chi from Hong Kong) When 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. BookaLocal also offers pro bono support for victims of sexual assaults in Germany, and Mei Chi shares her own experiences of this with us.

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]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0200 When 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. BookaLocal also offers pro bono support for victims of sexual assaults in Germany, and Mei Chi shares her own experiences of this with us.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/language-barrier-problems-and-overcoming-the-challenges-involved-with-reporting-sexual-assault-mei-chi-from-hong-kong Language barrier problems, and overcoming the challenges involved with reporting sexual assault (Mei Chi from Hong Kong) 00:43:28 Shaun Behrens 108 full When 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. BookaLocal also offers pro bono support for victims of sexual assaults in Germany, and Mei Chi shares her own experiences of this with us.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/b96cc4cd/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582166 Language barrier problems, and overcoming the challenges involved with reporting sexual assault (Mei Chi from Hong Kong) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/language-barrier-problems-and-overcoming-the-challenges-involved-with-reporting-sexual-assault-mei-chi-from-hong-kong no no no no Buzzsprout-10168871 Writing a Eurovision song, and traveling to the Arctic and Antarctic (Fadi from the UK) Fadi 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 living in Germany

The video for Fadi's Eurovision song entry: Rettermädchen ESC2022 Germany

Fadi's Website: http://fadigaziri.com/

The NDR documentary that Fadi scored: Was ist damals passiert? Meine Kinderverschickung


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]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100 Fadi 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 living in Germany

The video for Fadi's Eurovision song entry: Rettermädchen ESC2022 Germany

Fadi's Website: http://fadigaziri.com/

The NDR documentary that Fadi scored: Was ist damals passiert? Meine Kinderverschickung


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/writing-a-eurovision-song-and-traveling-to-the-arctic-and-antarctic-fadi-from-the-uk Writing a Eurovision song, and traveling to the Arctic and Antarctic (Fadi from the UK) 00:39:24 Shaun Behrens 107 full Fadi 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 living in Germany

The video for Fadi's Eurovision song entry: Rettermädchen ESC2022 Germany

Fadi's Website: http://fadigaziri.com/

The NDR documentary that Fadi scored: Was ist damals passiert? Meine Kinderverschickung


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/eafb8082/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582169 Writing a Eurovision song, and traveling to the Arctic and Antarctic (Fadi from the UK) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/writing-a-eurovision-song-and-traveling-to-the-arctic-and-antarctic-fadi-from-the-uk no no no no Buzzsprout-10125294 Choosing a rural life, coming to Germany as a lawyer, and a giant tea cup (Rachel from South Africa) It 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 tea cup.

Rachel on Instagram: @RachInBerlin

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]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0100 It 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 tea cup.

Rachel on Instagram: @RachInBerlin

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/choosing-a-rural-life-coming-to-germany-as-a-lawyer-and-a-giant-tea-cup-rachel-from-south-africa Choosing a rural life, coming to Germany as a lawyer, and a giant tea cup (Rachel from South Africa) 00:45:22 Shaun Behrens 106 full It 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 tea cup.

Rachel on Instagram: @RachInBerlin

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/0408d98f/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582171 Choosing a rural life, coming to Germany as a lawyer, and a giant tea cup (Rachel from South Africa) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/choosing-a-rural-life-coming-to-germany-as-a-lawyer-and-a-giant-tea-cup-rachel-from-south-africa no no no no Buzzsprout-10088201 Visa struggles, escaping the pandemic on an organic farm, and being a musician in Germany (Laura Osburn from Canada) Laura 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 Spotify
Her Website: Laura Osburn
Laura in concert: Laura Osburn live from DIE LUKE in Ludwigsburg


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]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0100 Laura 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 Spotify
Her Website: Laura Osburn
Laura in concert: Laura Osburn live from DIE LUKE in Ludwigsburg


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/visa-struggles-escaping-the-pandemic-on-an-organic-farm-and-being-a-musician-in-germany-laura-osburn-from-canada Visa struggles, escaping the pandemic on an organic farm, and being a musician in Germany (Laura Osburn from Canada) 00:40:49 Shaun Behrens 105 full Laura 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 Spotify
Her Website: Laura Osburn
Laura in concert: Laura Osburn live from DIE LUKE in Ludwigsburg


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/161d542b/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582174 Visa struggles, escaping the pandemic on an organic farm, and being a musician in Germany (Laura Osburn from Canada) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/visa-struggles-escaping-the-pandemic-on-an-organic-farm-and-being-a-musician-in-germany-laura-osburn-from-canada no no no no Buzzsprout-10033346 How to be a good dinner guest in a German home (Nina from Germany) Getting 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 from getting a small gift through to how to signal that you're done eating your food.

Listen to my German podcast with Nina: Die Deutsche und der Ausländer


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]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0100 Getting 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 from getting a small gift through to how to signal that you're done eating your food.

Listen to my German podcast with Nina: Die Deutsche und der Ausländer


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/how-to-be-a-good-dinner-guest-in-a-german-home-nina-from-germany How to be a good dinner guest in a German home (Nina from Germany) 00:41:13 Shaun Behrens 104 full Getting 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 from getting a small gift through to how to signal that you're done eating your food.

Listen to my German podcast with Nina: Die Deutsche und der Ausländer


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/a3472667/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582176 How to be a good dinner guest in a German home (Nina from Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/how-to-be-a-good-dinner-guest-in-a-german-home-nina-from-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-9997249 Podcasts, why we love them, and how they help foreigners (Marina and Greta from Buongiorno Bitch) Marina 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

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]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0100 Marina 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

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/podcasts-why-we-love-them-and-how-they-help-foreigners-marina-and-greta-from-buongiorno-bitch Podcasts, why we love them, and how they help foreigners (Marina and Greta from Buongiorno Bitch) 00:52:55 Shaun Behrens 103 full Marina 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

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/c22ba044/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582178 Podcasts, why we love them, and how they help foreigners (Marina and Greta from Buongiorno Bitch) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/podcasts-why-we-love-them-and-how-they-help-foreigners-marina-and-greta-from-buongiorno-bitch no no no no Buzzsprout-9803751 Charity challenge wrap-up, and when The Germany Experience will be back The 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 Jahr", and a very healthy and happy 2022!

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]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0100 The 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 Jahr", and a very healthy and happy 2022!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/charity-challenge-wrap-up-and-when-the-germany-experience-will-be-back Charity challenge wrap-up, and when The Germany Experience will be back 00:03:19 Shaun Behrens bonus The 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 Jahr", and a very healthy and happy 2022!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-9776545 2021 lows and highs and a charity challenge update with Nicole of the Expat Cast Recorded 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 are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

In this episode, I recite my THREGEPADFO poem as a response to Nicole's challenge!

Learn more and donate here!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0100 Recorded 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 are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

In this episode, I recite my THREGEPADFO poem as a response to Nicole's challenge!

Learn more and donate here!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/2021-lows-and-highs-and-a-charity-challenge-update-with-nicole-of-the-expat-cast 2021 lows and highs and a charity challenge update with Nicole of the Expat Cast 00:36:53 Shaun Behrens 102 full Recorded 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 are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

In this episode, I recite my THREGEPADFO poem as a response to Nicole's challenge!

Learn more and donate here!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-9721434 Making German easier with “-chen” endings, a PhD as a job, and Germans take long to say goodbye (Jeanette from the USA) Jeanette 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: info@thegermanyexperience.de, or leave me a voice message on The Germany Experience (click on the microphone icon on the bottom right of your screen and follow the instructions to leave a voice mail).+++

GO AND DONATE IN THE GERMANY PODCASTERS' ADVENT CHARITY CHALLENGE:
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

In this episode, I recite my THREGEPADFO poem as a response to Nicole's challenge!

Learn more and donate here!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100 Jeanette 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: info@thegermanyexperience.de, or leave me a voice message on The Germany Experience (click on the microphone icon on the bottom right of your screen and follow the instructions to leave a voice mail).+++

GO AND DONATE IN THE GERMANY PODCASTERS' ADVENT CHARITY CHALLENGE:
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

In this episode, I recite my THREGEPADFO poem as a response to Nicole's challenge!

Learn more and donate here!

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Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/making-german-easier-with-chen-endings-a-phd-as-a-job-and-germans-take-long-to-say-goodbye-jeanette-from-the-usa Making German easier with “-chen” endings, a PhD as a job, and Germans take long to say goodbye (Jeanette from the USA) 00:42:07 Shaun Behrens 101 full Jeanette 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: info@thegermanyexperience.de, or leave me a voice message on The Germany Experience (click on the microphone icon on the bottom right of your screen and follow the instructions to leave a voice mail).+++

GO AND DONATE IN THE GERMANY PODCASTERS' ADVENT CHARITY CHALLENGE:
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

In this episode, I recite my THREGEPADFO poem as a response to Nicole's challenge!

Learn more and donate here!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/029a4c05/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582184 Making German easier with “-chen” endings, a PhD as a job, and Germans take long to say goodbye (Jeanette from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/making-german-easier-with-chen-endings-a-phd-as-a-job-and-germans-take-long-to-say-goodbye-jeanette-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-9681689 Episode 100: Funny and memorable The Germany Experience moments DONATE 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: 

Do you have a favorite moment of The Germany Experience? I would love to hear it! Get in touch on social media (links below) or mail me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


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]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100 DONATE 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: 

Do you have a favorite moment of The Germany Experience? I would love to hear it! Get in touch on social media (links below) or mail me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/episode-100-funny-and-memorable-the-germany-experience-moments Episode 100: Funny and memorable The Germany Experience moments 00:31:02 Shaun Behrens 100 full DONATE 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: 

Do you have a favorite moment of The Germany Experience? I would love to hear it! Get in touch on social media (links below) or mail me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/94a8f5e6/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582187 Episode 100: Funny and memorable The Germany Experience moments https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/episode-100-funny-and-memorable-the-germany-experience-moments no no no no Buzzsprout-9639877 The leaving Germany episode Not 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 guests are all Canadian, and their stories are all tied together by Toronto. Here are the episodes they previously appeared on:

Sarah S: Through the Eyes of a Newly-Arrived Expat

Sarah C: The attraction of Munich, the versatility of “Doch!”, and environmentalism in Germany

 Amy: A serial expat in Germany


Check out the Common Ground podcast: https://commongroundberlin.com/


It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0100 Not 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 guests are all Canadian, and their stories are all tied together by Toronto. Here are the episodes they previously appeared on:

Sarah S: Through the Eyes of a Newly-Arrived Expat

Sarah C: The attraction of Munich, the versatility of “Doch!”, and environmentalism in Germany

 Amy: A serial expat in Germany


Check out the Common Ground podcast: https://commongroundberlin.com/


It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-leaving-germany-episode The leaving Germany episode 00:50:14 Shaun Behrens 99 full Not 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 guests are all Canadian, and their stories are all tied together by Toronto. Here are the episodes they previously appeared on:

Sarah S: Through the Eyes of a Newly-Arrived Expat

Sarah C: The attraction of Munich, the versatility of “Doch!”, and environmentalism in Germany

 Amy: A serial expat in Germany


Check out the Common Ground podcast: https://commongroundberlin.com/


It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/3c201514/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582188 The leaving Germany episode https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-leaving-germany-episode no no no no Buzzsprout-9602646 Anatomy of a German job interview (Lisa Janz from Job Coach Germany) What 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 them in Germany.

Lisa's Website: https://www.lisajanz.com/

Lisa was a previously a guest on the episode called,  What do you want from a job in Germany?

It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


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]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0100 What 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 them in Germany.

Lisa's Website: https://www.lisajanz.com/

Lisa was a previously a guest on the episode called,  What do you want from a job in Germany?

It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/anatomy-of-a-german-job-interview-lisa-janz-from-job-coach-germany Anatomy of a German job interview (Lisa Janz from Job Coach Germany) 00:47:20 Shaun Behrens 98 full What 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 them in Germany.

Lisa's Website: https://www.lisajanz.com/

Lisa was a previously a guest on the episode called,  What do you want from a job in Germany?

It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/dd70ef0c/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582192 Anatomy of a German job interview (Lisa Janz from Job Coach Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/anatomy-of-a-german-job-interview-lisa-janz-from-job-coach-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-9560186 Health insurance in Germany Q&A, with Techniker Krankenkasse You 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 questions that Nina answers: 

  • How does health insurance work in Germany?
  • What do I have to do if I get ill?
  • What are the differences between Gesetzlich (statutory) and Privat (private) health insurance?
  • Why is it so difficult to get an appointment with a specialist? 
  • Can I apply for health insurance without a German address?
  • What are IGEL treatments?
  • Do couples go onto the same insurance?
  • What should foreigners expect from a health insurance provider?


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]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0100 You 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 questions that Nina answers: 

  • How does health insurance work in Germany?
  • What do I have to do if I get ill?
  • What are the differences between Gesetzlich (statutory) and Privat (private) health insurance?
  • Why is it so difficult to get an appointment with a specialist? 
  • Can I apply for health insurance without a German address?
  • What are IGEL treatments?
  • Do couples go onto the same insurance?
  • What should foreigners expect from a health insurance provider?


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/health-insurance-in-germany-q-a-with-techniker-krankenkasse Health insurance in Germany Q&A, with Techniker Krankenkasse 00:22:42 Shaun Behrens 97 full You 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 questions that Nina answers: 

  • How does health insurance work in Germany?
  • What do I have to do if I get ill?
  • What are the differences between Gesetzlich (statutory) and Privat (private) health insurance?
  • Why is it so difficult to get an appointment with a specialist? 
  • Can I apply for health insurance without a German address?
  • What are IGEL treatments?
  • Do couples go onto the same insurance?
  • What should foreigners expect from a health insurance provider?


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-9514655 "Was guckst du?": A 20 year love/hate relationship with Germany (Elizabeth from the USA) Elizabeth 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 jobs in Germany.

Elizabeth joins me to explain her 20+ years relationship with Germany, the reasons that she kept leaving Germany, the habit Germans have of staring, and bringing her dog, Fritz, with her to Germany.

Find Elizabeth on Instagram: @hello.there.deutschland


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]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100 Elizabeth 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 jobs in Germany.

Elizabeth joins me to explain her 20+ years relationship with Germany, the reasons that she kept leaving Germany, the habit Germans have of staring, and bringing her dog, Fritz, with her to Germany.

Find Elizabeth on Instagram: @hello.there.deutschland


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 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/was-guckst-du-a-20-year-love-hate-relationship-with-germany-elizabeth-from-the-usa "Was guckst du?": A 20 year love/hate relationship with Germany (Elizabeth from the USA) 00:41:49 Shaun Behrens 96 full Elizabeth 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 jobs in Germany.

Elizabeth joins me to explain her 20+ years relationship with Germany, the reasons that she kept leaving Germany, the habit Germans have of staring, and bringing her dog, Fritz, with her to Germany.

Find Elizabeth on Instagram: @hello.there.deutschland


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/ccb4435e/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582203 "Was guckst du?": A 20 year love/hate relationship with Germany (Elizabeth from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/was-guckst-du-a-20-year-love-hate-relationship-with-germany-elizabeth-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-9479477 The Expat Spouses Report - the results are in (Amaia from Expats & Spouses Monitor) How 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 show to go through the results with me. One of the biggest conclusions is no surprise: Expat spouses are highly educated and have previous work experience, and they remain an untapped goldmine for Germany. Amaia also explains what they will do with this data now that they have it.

The Feb 2021 episode that Amaia was on: The gender expatriation gap, trailing spouses, and the expat skill pool in Germany (Amaia from Spain)

Download the report: https://www.expatsmonitor.de/the-report/

To contact Expat & Spouses Monitor, or to request more detailed information from the study, go here: https://www.expatsmonitor.de/contact/

Or you can mail them: hello@expatsmonitor.de


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]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100 How 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 show to go through the results with me. One of the biggest conclusions is no surprise: Expat spouses are highly educated and have previous work experience, and they remain an untapped goldmine for Germany. Amaia also explains what they will do with this data now that they have it.

The Feb 2021 episode that Amaia was on: The gender expatriation gap, trailing spouses, and the expat skill pool in Germany (Amaia from Spain)

Download the report: https://www.expatsmonitor.de/the-report/

To contact Expat & Spouses Monitor, or to request more detailed information from the study, go here: https://www.expatsmonitor.de/contact/

Or you can mail them: hello@expatsmonitor.de


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-expat-spouses-report-the-results-are-in-amaia-from-expats-spouses-monitor The Expat Spouses Report - the results are in (Amaia from Expats & Spouses Monitor) 00:23:48 Shaun Behrens 95 full How 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 show to go through the results with me. One of the biggest conclusions is no surprise: Expat spouses are highly educated and have previous work experience, and they remain an untapped goldmine for Germany. Amaia also explains what they will do with this data now that they have it.

The Feb 2021 episode that Amaia was on: The gender expatriation gap, trailing spouses, and the expat skill pool in Germany (Amaia from Spain)

Download the report: https://www.expatsmonitor.de/the-report/

To contact Expat & Spouses Monitor, or to request more detailed information from the study, go here: https://www.expatsmonitor.de/contact/

Or you can mail them: hello@expatsmonitor.de


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/5269939d/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582214 The Expat Spouses Report - the results are in (Amaia from Expats & Spouses Monitor) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-expat-spouses-report-the-results-are-in-amaia-from-expats-spouses-monitor no no no no Buzzsprout-9445787 Shopping habits, my German nemesis, problems with dialects, and more: Q&A episode From 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


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]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0200 From 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


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/shopping-habits-my-german-nemesis-problems-with-dialects-and-more-q-a-episode Shopping habits, my German nemesis, problems with dialects, and more: Q&A episode 00:33:50 Shaun Behrens 94 full From 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


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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-9398067 Working in tech in Germany (Yotzín from Mexico) What'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

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]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0200 What'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:


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/working-in-tech-in-germany-yotzin-from-mexico Working in tech in Germany (Yotzín from Mexico) 00:44:49 Shaun Behrens 93 full What'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:


SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS!
I need your questions about Germany, or me and my experiences here, for a live Q&A session I will be doing next week. Send them to info@thegermanyexperience.de, or go to thegermanyexperience.de/contact

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/a3e48232/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582222 Working in tech in Germany (Yotzín from Mexico) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/working-in-tech-in-germany-yotzin-from-mexico no no no no Buzzsprout-9276543 German culture: Der Struwwelpeter and other horrifying children's stories (Nina from Germany) After 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 view on racism.

Nina, a German who has already been a guest on the podcast several times, joins me to discuss Struwwelpeter and some of the works of the Brothers Grimm.

My German podcast with Nina: Die Deutsche und der Ausländer
Nina on Instagram: @nmw1802

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]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0200 After 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 view on racism.

Nina, a German who has already been a guest on the podcast several times, joins me to discuss Struwwelpeter and some of the works of the Brothers Grimm.

My German podcast with Nina: Die Deutsche und der Ausländer
Nina on Instagram: @nmw1802

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/german-culture-der-struwwelpeter-and-other-horrifying-children-s-stories-nina-from-germany German culture: Der Struwwelpeter and other horrifying children's stories (Nina from Germany) 00:29:22 Shaun Behrens 92 full After 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 view on racism.

Nina, a German who has already been a guest on the podcast several times, joins me to discuss Struwwelpeter and some of the works of the Brothers Grimm.

My German podcast with Nina: Die Deutsche und der Ausländer
Nina on Instagram: @nmw1802

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/307bb22a/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582224 German culture: Der Struwwelpeter and other horrifying children's stories (Nina from Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/german-culture-der-struwwelpeter-and-other-horrifying-children-s-stories-nina-from-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-9269888 Foreigner friendships, moving back home, and “F**k it” moments (Beth & Amy from the USA) Both 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 at work because one of her colleagues doesn't switch to English when she's around.

Beth's appearances on The Germany Experience:
The 5 phases of culture shock (Beth from the USA)
Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home (Beth from the USA)

Amy's The Germany Experience episode:
Sandals and socks, making friends with Germans, and "selfishly" staying in Germany (Amy from the USA)

Beth on Instagram: @bethingermany
Amy on Instagram: @amyholt11

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]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0200 Both 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 at work because one of her colleagues doesn't switch to English when she's around.

Beth's appearances on The Germany Experience:
The 5 phases of culture shock (Beth from the USA)
Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home (Beth from the USA)

Amy's The Germany Experience episode:
Sandals and socks, making friends with Germans, and "selfishly" staying in Germany (Amy from the USA)

Beth on Instagram: @bethingermany
Amy on Instagram: @amyholt11

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/foreigner-friendships-moving-back-home-and-f-k-it-moments-beth-amy-from-the-usa Foreigner friendships, moving back home, and “F**k it” moments (Beth & Amy from the USA) 00:46:45 Shaun Behrens 91 full Both 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 at work because one of her colleagues doesn't switch to English when she's around.

Beth's appearances on The Germany Experience:
The 5 phases of culture shock (Beth from the USA)
Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home (Beth from the USA)

Amy's The Germany Experience episode:
Sandals and socks, making friends with Germans, and "selfishly" staying in Germany (Amy from the USA)

Beth on Instagram: @bethingermany
Amy on Instagram: @amyholt11

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/64d4a924/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582228 Foreigner friendships, moving back home, and “F**k it” moments (Beth & Amy from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/foreigner-friendships-moving-back-home-and-f-k-it-moments-beth-amy-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-9127228 RERUN: Seven months as an exchange student in Germany (Montana Showalter from the USA) //This episode was originally released on 18th May 2020//

Montana Showalter was an American high school student who went on an exchange program to Germany (called CBYX). At around the same time, she started a YouTube channel intended to document her experiences in Germany. Little did she know that her channel was about to blow up. In our interview, Montana discusses the differences in culture between the US and Germany, how coronavirus cut her Germany stay short, how Germany changed her, and of course, her YouTube success.

Watch her videos: Montana Showalter's YouTube channel

Two of her videos we mention in the interview:

Montana on Instagram: Montana.Showalter

The exchange program Montana was on: CBYX CIEE

The festival in Passau that Montana mentioned: Passauer Dult

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]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0200 //This episode was originally released on 18th May 2020//

Montana Showalter was an American high school student who went on an exchange program to Germany (called CBYX). At around the same time, she started a YouTube channel intended to document her experiences in Germany. Little did she know that her channel was about to blow up. In our interview, Montana discusses the differences in culture between the US and Germany, how coronavirus cut her Germany stay short, how Germany changed her, and of course, her YouTube success.

Watch her videos: Montana Showalter's YouTube channel

Two of her videos we mention in the interview:

Montana on Instagram: Montana.Showalter

The exchange program Montana was on: CBYX CIEE

The festival in Passau that Montana mentioned: Passauer Dult

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-seven-months-as-an-exchange-student-in-germany-montana-showalter-from-the-usa RERUN: Seven months as an exchange student in Germany (Montana Showalter from the USA) 00:36:39 Shaun Behrens full //This episode was originally released on 18th May 2020//

Montana Showalter was an American high school student who went on an exchange program to Germany (called CBYX). At around the same time, she started a YouTube channel intended to document her experiences in Germany. Little did she know that her channel was about to blow up. In our interview, Montana discusses the differences in culture between the US and Germany, how coronavirus cut her Germany stay short, how Germany changed her, and of course, her YouTube success.

Watch her videos: Montana Showalter's YouTube channel

Two of her videos we mention in the interview:

Montana on Instagram: Montana.Showalter

The exchange program Montana was on: CBYX CIEE

The festival in Passau that Montana mentioned: Passauer Dult

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/475927b4/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582231 RERUN: Seven months as an exchange student in Germany (Montana Showalter from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-seven-months-as-an-exchange-student-in-germany-montana-showalter-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-9007762 RERUN: You go me on the cookie! (Dana Newman from Wanted Adventure) //This interview originally aired on 25th May 2020//

Dana Newman from the Wanted Adventure YouTube channel joins me to discuss her book, "You go me on the cookie!". The book (written in German) describes Dana's adventures (and misadventures) learning German, and also highlights the quirks and beauty of the German language. It was written for German native speakers, but it is definitely relatable for anyone who has learnt German at any level. So I got Dana on the podcast to discuss her book, the German language, and her YouTube channel.

To see the postcard that Dana refers to in the interview about how German is not orderly, click here.

"You go me on the cookie!" is available in bookstores in Germany as well as online (also on Amazon) - as paperback and Ebook: https://www.randomhouse.de/Taschenbuch/You-go-me-on-the-cookie/Dana-Newman/Goldmann-TB/e536279.rhd 

 Wanted Adventure YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/wantedadventure 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wantedadventure/ 

Website:  https://www.dananewman.de/

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]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0200 //This interview originally aired on 25th May 2020//

Dana Newman from the Wanted Adventure YouTube channel joins me to discuss her book, "You go me on the cookie!". The book (written in German) describes Dana's adventures (and misadventures) learning German, and also highlights the quirks and beauty of the German language. It was written for German native speakers, but it is definitely relatable for anyone who has learnt German at any level. So I got Dana on the podcast to discuss her book, the German language, and her YouTube channel.

To see the postcard that Dana refers to in the interview about how German is not orderly, click here.

"You go me on the cookie!" is available in bookstores in Germany as well as online (also on Amazon) - as paperback and Ebook: https://www.randomhouse.de/Taschenbuch/You-go-me-on-the-cookie/Dana-Newman/Goldmann-TB/e536279.rhd 

 Wanted Adventure YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/wantedadventure 

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Website:  https://www.dananewman.de/

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-you-go-me-on-the-cookie-dana-newman-from-wanted-adventure RERUN: You go me on the cookie! (Dana Newman from Wanted Adventure) 00:52:22 Shaun Behrens full //This interview originally aired on 25th May 2020//

Dana Newman from the Wanted Adventure YouTube channel joins me to discuss her book, "You go me on the cookie!". The book (written in German) describes Dana's adventures (and misadventures) learning German, and also highlights the quirks and beauty of the German language. It was written for German native speakers, but it is definitely relatable for anyone who has learnt German at any level. So I got Dana on the podcast to discuss her book, the German language, and her YouTube channel.

To see the postcard that Dana refers to in the interview about how German is not orderly, click here.

"You go me on the cookie!" is available in bookstores in Germany as well as online (also on Amazon) - as paperback and Ebook: https://www.randomhouse.de/Taschenbuch/You-go-me-on-the-cookie/Dana-Newman/Goldmann-TB/e536279.rhd 

 Wanted Adventure YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/wantedadventure 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wantedadventure/ 

Website:  https://www.dananewman.de/

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/16475a6c/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582233 RERUN: You go me on the cookie! (Dana Newman from Wanted Adventure) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-you-go-me-on-the-cookie-dana-newman-from-wanted-adventure no no no no Buzzsprout-9007741 RERUN: Sandals and socks, making friends with Germans, and "selfishly" staying in Germany (Amy from the USA) //This episode originally aired on 20th July 2020//

Original Show Notes:
 
Amy always had a dream of living in Germany, and even happened to marry someone who felt the same way. So living here has kind of been a dream come true. And generally, Amy is really happy here -- she admits that she was "right" about wanting to live here.

But making friends with Germans is one aspect that has been a challenge. Amy is sociable and outgoing, and has done everything you're supposed to do to integrate yourself: take part in local events, be open, and seek out social situations. Add to this the fact the American friends she meets here always end up leaving, and it's easy to see why she feels that building a community is difficult.

We discuss these difficulties with making real connections with Germans. Amy also talks about how she sometimes feels a bit "selfish" having made the decision to stay in Germany, and we cover her very controversial views on sandals and socks.

Amy's blog post about things she prefers in Germany: The Ways: Part Zwei

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]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0200 //This episode originally aired on 20th July 2020//

Original Show Notes:
 
Amy always had a dream of living in Germany, and even happened to marry someone who felt the same way. So living here has kind of been a dream come true. And generally, Amy is really happy here -- she admits that she was "right" about wanting to live here.

But making friends with Germans is one aspect that has been a challenge. Amy is sociable and outgoing, and has done everything you're supposed to do to integrate yourself: take part in local events, be open, and seek out social situations. Add to this the fact the American friends she meets here always end up leaving, and it's easy to see why she feels that building a community is difficult.

We discuss these difficulties with making real connections with Germans. Amy also talks about how she sometimes feels a bit "selfish" having made the decision to stay in Germany, and we cover her very controversial views on sandals and socks.

Amy's blog post about things she prefers in Germany: The Ways: Part Zwei

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-sandals-and-socks-making-friends-with-germans-and-selfishly-staying-in-germany-amy-from-the-usa RERUN: Sandals and socks, making friends with Germans, and "selfishly" staying in Germany (Amy from the USA) 00:39:52 Shaun Behrens full //This episode originally aired on 20th July 2020//

Original Show Notes:
 
Amy always had a dream of living in Germany, and even happened to marry someone who felt the same way. So living here has kind of been a dream come true. And generally, Amy is really happy here -- she admits that she was "right" about wanting to live here.

But making friends with Germans is one aspect that has been a challenge. Amy is sociable and outgoing, and has done everything you're supposed to do to integrate yourself: take part in local events, be open, and seek out social situations. Add to this the fact the American friends she meets here always end up leaving, and it's easy to see why she feels that building a community is difficult.

We discuss these difficulties with making real connections with Germans. Amy also talks about how she sometimes feels a bit "selfish" having made the decision to stay in Germany, and we cover her very controversial views on sandals and socks.

Amy's blog post about things she prefers in Germany: The Ways: Part Zwei

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/ab227597/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582236 RERUN: Sandals and socks, making friends with Germans, and "selfishly" staying in Germany (Amy from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-sandals-and-socks-making-friends-with-germans-and-selfishly-staying-in-germany-amy-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-9007734 RERUN: Germany chose me (Sneha from India) //This episode was originally aired on 16th November 2020//

Sneha from India moved to Germany in 2011. A professional Indian classical dancer, she was expecting something similar to New York, where people knew about the artform of Indian classical dance. Instead, she found herself constantly having to explain to Germans that it wasn't Bollywood dancing that she does...

Sneha explains how she quickly started establishing herself in her artform in Germany by putting on shows, and then later teaching young girls the art of Bharatanatyam. She also takes us through the story of how, when her personal life began falling apart, Munich showed her love and gave her life. And, we discuss the uncertainty that artists face when they choose to dedicate their life to their passion.

Sneha on Instagram:  snetanz
Sneha's dance institute: abhinayaindischertanz

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]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0200 //This episode was originally aired on 16th November 2020//

Sneha from India moved to Germany in 2011. A professional Indian classical dancer, she was expecting something similar to New York, where people knew about the artform of Indian classical dance. Instead, she found herself constantly having to explain to Germans that it wasn't Bollywood dancing that she does...

Sneha explains how she quickly started establishing herself in her artform in Germany by putting on shows, and then later teaching young girls the art of Bharatanatyam. She also takes us through the story of how, when her personal life began falling apart, Munich showed her love and gave her life. And, we discuss the uncertainty that artists face when they choose to dedicate their life to their passion.

Sneha on Instagram:  snetanz
Sneha's dance institute: abhinayaindischertanz

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-germany-chose-me-sneha-from-india RERUN: Germany chose me (Sneha from India) 00:46:14 Shaun Behrens full //This episode was originally aired on 16th November 2020//

Sneha from India moved to Germany in 2011. A professional Indian classical dancer, she was expecting something similar to New York, where people knew about the artform of Indian classical dance. Instead, she found herself constantly having to explain to Germans that it wasn't Bollywood dancing that she does...

Sneha explains how she quickly started establishing herself in her artform in Germany by putting on shows, and then later teaching young girls the art of Bharatanatyam. She also takes us through the story of how, when her personal life began falling apart, Munich showed her love and gave her life. And, we discuss the uncertainty that artists face when they choose to dedicate their life to their passion.

Sneha on Instagram:  snetanz
Sneha's dance institute: abhinayaindischertanz

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/de15cda8/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582239 RERUN: Germany chose me (Sneha from India) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-germany-chose-me-sneha-from-india no no no no Buzzsprout-8870418 The German dream, mental health as a content creator, and toxic positivity (Aspen from the USA) Aspen is originally from the USA and has been living in Germany for 7 years now. She runs the Aspen Abroad YouTube channel. She joins me to discuss the topic of mental health as a foreigner in Germany, as well as the expectations on her as content creator. We also cover the dangers of toxic positivity.

The video with Claudio we discuss: Running, Sports, and Mental Health Motivation
Aspen's YouTube channel: Aspen Abroad
Aspen on Instagram: @aspen.abroad
The episode of The Expat Cast I heard Aspen on: Moving Abroad or Running Away?


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]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0200 Aspen is originally from the USA and has been living in Germany for 7 years now. She runs the Aspen Abroad YouTube channel. She joins me to discuss the topic of mental health as a foreigner in Germany, as well as the expectations on her as content creator. We also cover the dangers of toxic positivity.

The video with Claudio we discuss: Running, Sports, and Mental Health Motivation
Aspen's YouTube channel: Aspen Abroad
Aspen on Instagram: @aspen.abroad
The episode of The Expat Cast I heard Aspen on: Moving Abroad or Running Away?


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-german-dream-mental-health-as-a-content-creator-and-toxic-positivity-aspen-from-the-usa The German dream, mental health as a content creator, and toxic positivity (Aspen from the USA) 00:46:20 Shaun Behrens 90 full Aspen is originally from the USA and has been living in Germany for 7 years now. She runs the Aspen Abroad YouTube channel. She joins me to discuss the topic of mental health as a foreigner in Germany, as well as the expectations on her as content creator. We also cover the dangers of toxic positivity.

The video with Claudio we discuss: Running, Sports, and Mental Health Motivation
Aspen's YouTube channel: Aspen Abroad
Aspen on Instagram: @aspen.abroad
The episode of The Expat Cast I heard Aspen on: Moving Abroad or Running Away?


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/a83a7b28/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582241 The German dream, mental health as a content creator, and toxic positivity (Aspen from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-german-dream-mental-health-as-a-content-creator-and-toxic-positivity-aspen-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-8787411 From a big city to a small German town, and freelancing in Germany (Lara from Slovenia) Lara is from Slovenia, and you might know her from her Instagram or TikTok channels, where she posts short, informative and funny videos about life in Germany. She made the move from Chicago, where she was living at the time, to a small town in Germany, and we discuss what that was like for her. We also talk about freelancing in Germany, as well as her Instagram and TikTok videos.

Lara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larcipetek/
Lara on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@larapetek
Lara's blog: https://www.livingexpatlife.com/
Lara's company on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nusen_studio/

The Stuttgart library: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQoHEAtl9Z5/

Other Notes:
The Expat Cast episode that I contributed a story to: https://www.theexpatcast.com/your-stories/


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]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0200 Lara is from Slovenia, and you might know her from her Instagram or TikTok channels, where she posts short, informative and funny videos about life in Germany. She made the move from Chicago, where she was living at the time, to a small town in Germany, and we discuss what that was like for her. We also talk about freelancing in Germany, as well as her Instagram and TikTok videos.

Lara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larcipetek/
Lara on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@larapetek
Lara's blog: https://www.livingexpatlife.com/
Lara's company on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nusen_studio/

The Stuttgart library: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQoHEAtl9Z5/

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The Expat Cast episode that I contributed a story to: https://www.theexpatcast.com/your-stories/


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/from-a-big-city-to-a-small-german-town-and-freelancing-in-germany-lara-from-slovenia From a big city to a small German town, and freelancing in Germany (Lara from Slovenia) 00:34:52 Shaun Behrens 89 full Lara is from Slovenia, and you might know her from her Instagram or TikTok channels, where she posts short, informative and funny videos about life in Germany. She made the move from Chicago, where she was living at the time, to a small town in Germany, and we discuss what that was like for her. We also talk about freelancing in Germany, as well as her Instagram and TikTok videos.

Lara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larcipetek/
Lara on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@larapetek
Lara's blog: https://www.livingexpatlife.com/
Lara's company on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nusen_studio/

The Stuttgart library: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQoHEAtl9Z5/

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The Expat Cast episode that I contributed a story to: https://www.theexpatcast.com/your-stories/


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/936c7400/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582243 From a big city to a small German town, and freelancing in Germany (Lara from Slovenia) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/from-a-big-city-to-a-small-german-town-and-freelancing-in-germany-lara-from-slovenia no no no no Buzzsprout-8750693 From long distance relationship to locked down together (Kaleena from the USA and Jan from Germany) Kaleena is from the USA, and Jan is from Germany, and together they host the YouTube channel, Kaleena and Jan. Shortly after meeting each other, their relationship was forced to go through two phases by the pandemic: first, they had to conduct a long distance relationship, and then, when Kaleena was able to return to Germany, they were locked down together. We discuss how they managed to keep their relationship going through both of those phases, as well as their YouTube channel.

Kaleena and Jan YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBotSQ4rK309QkqRKUCPGRA

The hidden camera video: https://youtu.be/RlZ-E4m8LaM


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]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0200 Kaleena is from the USA, and Jan is from Germany, and together they host the YouTube channel, Kaleena and Jan. Shortly after meeting each other, their relationship was forced to go through two phases by the pandemic: first, they had to conduct a long distance relationship, and then, when Kaleena was able to return to Germany, they were locked down together. We discuss how they managed to keep their relationship going through both of those phases, as well as their YouTube channel.

Kaleena and Jan YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBotSQ4rK309QkqRKUCPGRA

The hidden camera video: https://youtu.be/RlZ-E4m8LaM


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/from-long-distance-relationship-to-locked-down-together-kaleena-from-the-usa-and-jan-from-germany From long distance relationship to locked down together (Kaleena from the USA and Jan from Germany) 00:34:55 Shaun Behrens 88 full Kaleena is from the USA, and Jan is from Germany, and together they host the YouTube channel, Kaleena and Jan. Shortly after meeting each other, their relationship was forced to go through two phases by the pandemic: first, they had to conduct a long distance relationship, and then, when Kaleena was able to return to Germany, they were locked down together. We discuss how they managed to keep their relationship going through both of those phases, as well as their YouTube channel.

Kaleena and Jan YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBotSQ4rK309QkqRKUCPGRA

The hidden camera video: https://youtu.be/RlZ-E4m8LaM


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/107b9cb7/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582244 From long distance relationship to locked down together (Kaleena from the USA and Jan from Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/from-long-distance-relationship-to-locked-down-together-kaleena-from-the-usa-and-jan-from-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-8713295 Coping with depression in Germany, seeking help, and online therapy (Steffi from the UK) Steffi is from the UK, and she describes herself as an "unexpected expat". In fact, as someone who experiences anxiety and who is a planner, life in a foreign country was not something she considered. When Steffi moved to Germany, she experienced depression after the honeymoon phase was over, and to deal with it, she turned to therapy. Steffi and I discuss the effects of expat life on mental health, the difficulties with finding a therapist, and the effectiveness of online therapy. Plus we check in to see how Steffi's New Year's Resolutions for 2021 are going (that's what happens when you put stuff on the Internet).

Steffi on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/theadventuresofsteffi/
Steffi's Blog: https://adventuresofsteffi.com/
Her New Year's Resolutions post: https://adventuresofsteffi.com/2021/01/02/personal-2021-goals/


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]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0200 Steffi is from the UK, and she describes herself as an "unexpected expat". In fact, as someone who experiences anxiety and who is a planner, life in a foreign country was not something she considered. When Steffi moved to Germany, she experienced depression after the honeymoon phase was over, and to deal with it, she turned to therapy. Steffi and I discuss the effects of expat life on mental health, the difficulties with finding a therapist, and the effectiveness of online therapy. Plus we check in to see how Steffi's New Year's Resolutions for 2021 are going (that's what happens when you put stuff on the Internet).

Steffi on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/theadventuresofsteffi/
Steffi's Blog: https://adventuresofsteffi.com/
Her New Year's Resolutions post: https://adventuresofsteffi.com/2021/01/02/personal-2021-goals/


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/coping-with-depression-in-germany-seeking-help-and-online-therapy-steffi-from-the-uk Coping with depression in Germany, seeking help, and online therapy (Steffi from the UK) 00:45:25 Shaun Behrens 87 full Steffi is from the UK, and she describes herself as an "unexpected expat". In fact, as someone who experiences anxiety and who is a planner, life in a foreign country was not something she considered. When Steffi moved to Germany, she experienced depression after the honeymoon phase was over, and to deal with it, she turned to therapy. Steffi and I discuss the effects of expat life on mental health, the difficulties with finding a therapist, and the effectiveness of online therapy. Plus we check in to see how Steffi's New Year's Resolutions for 2021 are going (that's what happens when you put stuff on the Internet).

Steffi on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/theadventuresofsteffi/
Steffi's Blog: https://adventuresofsteffi.com/
Her New Year's Resolutions post: https://adventuresofsteffi.com/2021/01/02/personal-2021-goals/


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/5744f984/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582245 Coping with depression in Germany, seeking help, and online therapy (Steffi from the UK) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/coping-with-depression-in-germany-seeking-help-and-online-therapy-steffi-from-the-uk no no no no Buzzsprout-8671440 Apologizing in Germany, sauna surprises, and making friends: an expat's guide to living in Germany (Fadi Gaziri from the UK) Fadi Gaziri has written a book about life in Germany for foreigners called, "Ze Germans: An Expat's Guide to Living in Germany", and he joins me to discuss the book and some of his insights from his experiences in the country. We cover apologizing in Germany, sauna surprises, making friends, and why Fadi actually likes it here. Plus, we do the "How German Are You?" quiz from his book to see which one of us is the most Germanized.

"Ze Germans: An exapt's guide to living in Germany" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Fadi-Gaziri/dp/3754112139/

Fadi's website: http://fadigaziri.com/

Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/german

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


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]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0200 Fadi Gaziri has written a book about life in Germany for foreigners called, "Ze Germans: An Expat's Guide to Living in Germany", and he joins me to discuss the book and some of his insights from his experiences in the country. We cover apologizing in Germany, sauna surprises, making friends, and why Fadi actually likes it here. Plus, we do the "How German Are You?" quiz from his book to see which one of us is the most Germanized.

"Ze Germans: An exapt's guide to living in Germany" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Fadi-Gaziri/dp/3754112139/

Fadi's website: http://fadigaziri.com/

Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/german

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/apologizing-in-germany-sauna-surprises-and-making-friends-an-expat-s-guide-to-living-in-germany-fadi-gaziri-from-the-uk Apologizing in Germany, sauna surprises, and making friends: an expat's guide to living in Germany (Fadi Gaziri from the UK) 00:52:44 Shaun Behrens 86 full Fadi Gaziri has written a book about life in Germany for foreigners called, "Ze Germans: An Expat's Guide to Living in Germany", and he joins me to discuss the book and some of his insights from his experiences in the country. We cover apologizing in Germany, sauna surprises, making friends, and why Fadi actually likes it here. Plus, we do the "How German Are You?" quiz from his book to see which one of us is the most Germanized.

"Ze Germans: An exapt's guide to living in Germany" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Fadi-Gaziri/dp/3754112139/

Fadi's website: http://fadigaziri.com/

Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/german

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/f5aaf3a0/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582247 Apologizing in Germany, sauna surprises, and making friends: an expat's guide to living in Germany (Fadi Gaziri from the UK) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/apologizing-in-germany-sauna-surprises-and-making-friends-an-expat-s-guide-to-living-in-germany-fadi-gaziri-from-the-uk no no no no Buzzsprout-8633655 Advice for foreigners in Germany, taken from two years of The Germany Experience The Germany Experience podcast is 2 years old and to celebrate, here is a compilation of some of the advice that guests have offered about everything from making friends through to preparing for bureaucracy. Thank you for listening the past 2 years!

The advice givers, and the episodes they were featured in: 

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]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0200 The Germany Experience podcast is 2 years old and to celebrate, here is a compilation of some of the advice that guests have offered about everything from making friends through to preparing for bureaucracy. Thank you for listening the past 2 years!

The advice givers, and the episodes they were featured in: 

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/advice-for-foreigners-in-germany-taken-from-two-years-of-the-germany-experience Advice for foreigners in Germany, taken from two years of The Germany Experience 00:35:46 Shaun Behrens 85 full The Germany Experience podcast is 2 years old and to celebrate, here is a compilation of some of the advice that guests have offered about everything from making friends through to preparing for bureaucracy. Thank you for listening the past 2 years!

The advice givers, and the episodes they were featured in: 

Support the show

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/5443c7eb/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582248 Advice for foreigners in Germany, taken from two years of The Germany Experience https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/advice-for-foreigners-in-germany-taken-from-two-years-of-the-germany-experience no no no no Buzzsprout-8590626 Three amazing women from German history (Jasmin from HerStory) Jasmin is the host of a podcast called Herstory, which tells the stories of strong women from history. Her podcast inspired this week's episode: a look back at incredible (and underappreciated) women from Germany's history. And to tell these stories, I'm joined by Jasmin herself. 

The women we'll focus on all faced adversity of some kind, but went on to do monumental things that still impact Germany and the world today:

  • Elisabeth Selbert (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Selbert), who was responsible for Article 3 in the German Grundgesetz: "Männer und Frauen sind gleichberechtigt" ("Men and women are equal"). She is called one of the "mothers of the Grundgesetz". 
  • Margarete Steiff (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margarete_Steiff), who founded the Steiff toy company. It is famous for its toys and the teddy bear, and still exists to this day.
  • Gerda Taro (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerda_Taro), who was the first female war photographer. She photographed the Spanish Civil War and died on the front. Her legacy was later eclipsed by her romantic and professional partner, Robert Capa.  

We also get two "honorable mentions" from Jasmin: Anita Augspurg, a German suffragette who fought for women’s rights, and Beate Uhse, a German pilot, entrepreneur, and sex pioneer.

Jasmin's podcast, Herstory: https://herstorypod.de/
Jasmin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Herstory_pod
Jasmin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herstory_pod/
The German podcast Jasmin mentioned: Frauen von Damals (https://biancawalther.de/podcast/)

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]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 08:00:00 +0200 Jasmin is the host of a podcast called Herstory, which tells the stories of strong women from history. Her podcast inspired this week's episode: a look back at incredible (and underappreciated) women from Germany's history. And to tell these stories, I'm joined by Jasmin herself. 

The women we'll focus on all faced adversity of some kind, but went on to do monumental things that still impact Germany and the world today:

  • Elisabeth Selbert (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Selbert), who was responsible for Article 3 in the German Grundgesetz: "Männer und Frauen sind gleichberechtigt" ("Men and women are equal"). She is called one of the "mothers of the Grundgesetz". 
  • Margarete Steiff (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margarete_Steiff), who founded the Steiff toy company. It is famous for its toys and the teddy bear, and still exists to this day.
  • Gerda Taro (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerda_Taro), who was the first female war photographer. She photographed the Spanish Civil War and died on the front. Her legacy was later eclipsed by her romantic and professional partner, Robert Capa.  

We also get two "honorable mentions" from Jasmin: Anita Augspurg, a German suffragette who fought for women’s rights, and Beate Uhse, a German pilot, entrepreneur, and sex pioneer.

Jasmin's podcast, Herstory: https://herstorypod.de/
Jasmin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Herstory_pod
Jasmin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herstory_pod/
The German podcast Jasmin mentioned: Frauen von Damals (https://biancawalther.de/podcast/)

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/three-amazing-women-from-german-history-jasmin-from-herstory Three amazing women from German history (Jasmin from HerStory) 01:09:26 Shaun Behrens 84 full Jasmin is the host of a podcast called Herstory, which tells the stories of strong women from history. Her podcast inspired this week's episode: a look back at incredible (and underappreciated) women from Germany's history. And to tell these stories, I'm joined by Jasmin herself. 

The women we'll focus on all faced adversity of some kind, but went on to do monumental things that still impact Germany and the world today:

  • Elisabeth Selbert (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Selbert), who was responsible for Article 3 in the German Grundgesetz: "Männer und Frauen sind gleichberechtigt" ("Men and women are equal"). She is called one of the "mothers of the Grundgesetz". 
  • Margarete Steiff (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margarete_Steiff), who founded the Steiff toy company. It is famous for its toys and the teddy bear, and still exists to this day.
  • Gerda Taro (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerda_Taro), who was the first female war photographer. She photographed the Spanish Civil War and died on the front. Her legacy was later eclipsed by her romantic and professional partner, Robert Capa.  

We also get two "honorable mentions" from Jasmin: Anita Augspurg, a German suffragette who fought for women’s rights, and Beate Uhse, a German pilot, entrepreneur, and sex pioneer.

Jasmin's podcast, Herstory: https://herstorypod.de/
Jasmin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Herstory_pod
Jasmin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herstory_pod/
The German podcast Jasmin mentioned: Frauen von Damals (https://biancawalther.de/podcast/)

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/bcf8ac03/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582250 Three amazing women from German history (Jasmin from HerStory) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/three-amazing-women-from-german-history-jasmin-from-herstory no no no no Buzzsprout-8544775 Beer, digitization, security, and education: our preconceived notions of Europe (Lawin from the Philippines) Before you move to a foreign country, you inevitably have a picture of what it's like in your mind. Maybe you got it from TV and books, or perhaps you've met tourists from that country. Lawin, host of the Pop Your Cultural Cherry podcast, joins me to discuss our preconceived notions of Germany and Europe, and what the reality was for us.

Pop Your Cultural Cherry podcast: https://linktr.ee/popyourculturalcherry
Pop Your Cultural Cherry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popyourculturalcherry/

The Germany Experience episode about beer I referenced: https://www.thegermanyexperience.de/from-usa-to-germany-california-style-greg-from-usa-and-brigida-from-germany/


Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/german

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


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]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200 Before you move to a foreign country, you inevitably have a picture of what it's like in your mind. Maybe you got it from TV and books, or perhaps you've met tourists from that country. Lawin, host of the Pop Your Cultural Cherry podcast, joins me to discuss our preconceived notions of Germany and Europe, and what the reality was for us.

Pop Your Cultural Cherry podcast: https://linktr.ee/popyourculturalcherry
Pop Your Cultural Cherry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popyourculturalcherry/

The Germany Experience episode about beer I referenced: https://www.thegermanyexperience.de/from-usa-to-germany-california-style-greg-from-usa-and-brigida-from-germany/


Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/german

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/beer-digitization-security-and-education-our-preconceived-notions-of-europe-lawin-from-the-philippines Beer, digitization, security, and education: our preconceived notions of Europe (Lawin from the Philippines) 00:43:24 Shaun Behrens 83 full Before you move to a foreign country, you inevitably have a picture of what it's like in your mind. Maybe you got it from TV and books, or perhaps you've met tourists from that country. Lawin, host of the Pop Your Cultural Cherry podcast, joins me to discuss our preconceived notions of Germany and Europe, and what the reality was for us.

Pop Your Cultural Cherry podcast: https://linktr.ee/popyourculturalcherry
Pop Your Cultural Cherry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popyourculturalcherry/

The Germany Experience episode about beer I referenced: https://www.thegermanyexperience.de/from-usa-to-germany-california-style-greg-from-usa-and-brigida-from-germany/


Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/german

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/b1bb5b03/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582252 Beer, digitization, security, and education: our preconceived notions of Europe (Lawin from the Philippines) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/beer-digitization-security-and-education-our-preconceived-notions-of-europe-lawin-from-the-philippines no no no no Buzzsprout-8503042 Planning a summer trip to the mountains (Ceri from the UK) If things in Germany continue easing up, vacation will again be possible this summer. A very popular tourist destination is the mountainous region of Bavaria. Ceri, originally from the UK, runs a mountain tour and trekking company there called Four Elements.

She joins me to discuss how to avoid tourist hot spots in the mountains this summer, how to prepare for a trip, and also how her love for the outdoors has shaped her time in Germany.

Ceri's mountain tour company: https://www.4elements.eu/
Karwendel, the hiking region she mentioned: https://www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/
German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein): https://www.alpenverein.de/
Ceri on Instagram: @4elements.eu and @ceri_temple
Ceri on Facebook: @4elements.eu (https://www.facebook.com/4elements.eu)
Ceri's podcast, The Grow Zone - Real Time Adventurers: https://anchor.fm/thegrowzone


Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/german

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]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 +0200 If things in Germany continue easing up, vacation will again be possible this summer. A very popular tourist destination is the mountainous region of Bavaria. Ceri, originally from the UK, runs a mountain tour and trekking company there called Four Elements.

She joins me to discuss how to avoid tourist hot spots in the mountains this summer, how to prepare for a trip, and also how her love for the outdoors has shaped her time in Germany.

Ceri's mountain tour company: https://www.4elements.eu/
Karwendel, the hiking region she mentioned: https://www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/
German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein): https://www.alpenverein.de/
Ceri on Instagram: @4elements.eu and @ceri_temple
Ceri on Facebook: @4elements.eu (https://www.facebook.com/4elements.eu)
Ceri's podcast, The Grow Zone - Real Time Adventurers: https://anchor.fm/thegrowzone


Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/german

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/planning-a-summer-trip-to-the-mountains-ceri-from-the-uk Planning a summer trip to the mountains (Ceri from the UK) 00:40:42 Shaun Behrens 82 full If things in Germany continue easing up, vacation will again be possible this summer. A very popular tourist destination is the mountainous region of Bavaria. Ceri, originally from the UK, runs a mountain tour and trekking company there called Four Elements.

She joins me to discuss how to avoid tourist hot spots in the mountains this summer, how to prepare for a trip, and also how her love for the outdoors has shaped her time in Germany.

Ceri's mountain tour company: https://www.4elements.eu/
Karwendel, the hiking region she mentioned: https://www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/
German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein): https://www.alpenverein.de/
Ceri on Instagram: @4elements.eu and @ceri_temple
Ceri on Facebook: @4elements.eu (https://www.facebook.com/4elements.eu)
Ceri's podcast, The Grow Zone - Real Time Adventurers: https://anchor.fm/thegrowzone


Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/german

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/e6017938/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582255 Planning a summer trip to the mountains (Ceri from the UK) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/planning-a-summer-trip-to-the-mountains-ceri-from-the-uk no no no no Buzzsprout-8463799 Three key factors for making friends in Germany (Nadja from Germany) Nadja Todt was born and raised in Germany, but spent 11 years abroad. She describes herself as a global citizen, change-maker, international experience expert, community connector and mentor, and a German and English language consultant.

Nadja offers a program called "45 Days to Meaningful Friendships and Connections", and so I asked her to come on the podcast and discuss her insights. Her discussion centers around the what she sees as three central topics of making friendships: knowing yourself, being aware of your communication style, and making deeper connections.

Nadja's links: 


Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations: 

Learn German with Wunderbla

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


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]]> Wed, 05 May 2021 15:00:00 +0200 Nadja Todt was born and raised in Germany, but spent 11 years abroad. She describes herself as a global citizen, change-maker, international experience expert, community connector and mentor, and a German and English language consultant.

Nadja offers a program called "45 Days to Meaningful Friendships and Connections", and so I asked her to come on the podcast and discuss her insights. Her discussion centers around the what she sees as three central topics of making friendships: knowing yourself, being aware of your communication style, and making deeper connections.

Nadja's links: 


Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations: 

Learn German with Wunderbla

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: The Germany Experience

Review the podcast

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I'm looking for guests for The Germany Experience. If you'd like to come on the show, send me your details!

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/three-key-factors-for-making-friends-in-germany-nadja-from-germany Three key factors for making friends in Germany (Nadja from Germany) 00:39:48 Shaun Behrens 81 full Nadja Todt was born and raised in Germany, but spent 11 years abroad. She describes herself as a global citizen, change-maker, international experience expert, community connector and mentor, and a German and English language consultant.

Nadja offers a program called "45 Days to Meaningful Friendships and Connections", and so I asked her to come on the podcast and discuss her insights. Her discussion centers around the what she sees as three central topics of making friendships: knowing yourself, being aware of your communication style, and making deeper connections.

Nadja's links: 


Try out Wunderbla together with Shaun
Wunderbla by Gymglish is an online German course for non-beginners (levels A2-C1). You get daily lessons that take around 20 minutes to complete, with immediate corrections.

Try it out for one month for free, with no obligations: 

Learn German with Wunderbla

I'd love to hear your thoughts about the course!


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: The Germany Experience

Review the podcast

 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

I'm looking for guests for The Germany Experience. If you'd like to come on the show, send me your details!

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/e131fb2c/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582258 Three key factors for making friends in Germany (Nadja from Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/three-key-factors-for-making-friends-in-germany-nadja-from-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-8372986 Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home (Beth from the USA) How are foreigners in Germany feeling right now? Do they feel like they want to pack up and return to their home countries? And what is it like to make the trip back home? These are all questions we look at in this episode.

Back in 2020, Germany was doing great with its handling of the pandemic: cases were down in summer, and there was even a degree of normality creeping back into every day life. The rest of the world envied Germany. However, in winter of 2020, things took a drastic turn. Since then, Germany has endured seemingly never-ending lockdowns, a failed vaccination roll-out, and inconsistent government response to the pandemic. Meanwhile, some countries – like the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand – are all doing better than Germany and life is beginning to get back to "normal". 

Coping with the current situation in Germany, seeing  things improve in other countries, and not having seen family back home for an unusually long period of time have all led foreigners here to feeling frustrated, depressed, and many other emotions. And the thought of making the trip back to their home country is now a realistic option. 

Beth, who is from the USA, understands these feelings all too well, and has in fact just made the trip back home. We discuss the current mindset of foreigners in Germany, with the help of audio clips from several YouTubers, podcasters, and past guests. We also consider whether the current situation in Germany makes foreigners want to pack up and leave for good. And finally, I find out from Beth what making that difficult trip back home is like. 

Featuring audio contributions from: 

The previous episode Beth was on: The 5 phases of cultural shock

THANK YOU to all those who sent in their feedback and recorded audio clips for this episode!

OTHER SHOW NOTES: 


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200 How are foreigners in Germany feeling right now? Do they feel like they want to pack up and return to their home countries? And what is it like to make the trip back home? These are all questions we look at in this episode.

Back in 2020, Germany was doing great with its handling of the pandemic: cases were down in summer, and there was even a degree of normality creeping back into every day life. The rest of the world envied Germany. However, in winter of 2020, things took a drastic turn. Since then, Germany has endured seemingly never-ending lockdowns, a failed vaccination roll-out, and inconsistent government response to the pandemic. Meanwhile, some countries – like the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand – are all doing better than Germany and life is beginning to get back to "normal". 

Coping with the current situation in Germany, seeing  things improve in other countries, and not having seen family back home for an unusually long period of time have all led foreigners here to feeling frustrated, depressed, and many other emotions. And the thought of making the trip back to their home country is now a realistic option. 

Beth, who is from the USA, understands these feelings all too well, and has in fact just made the trip back home. We discuss the current mindset of foreigners in Germany, with the help of audio clips from several YouTubers, podcasters, and past guests. We also consider whether the current situation in Germany makes foreigners want to pack up and leave for good. And finally, I find out from Beth what making that difficult trip back home is like. 

Featuring audio contributions from: 

The previous episode Beth was on: The 5 phases of cultural shock

THANK YOU to all those who sent in their feedback and recorded audio clips for this episode!

OTHER SHOW NOTES: 


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/feeling-weighed-down-by-the-pandemic-and-making-the-trip-back-home-beth-from-the-usa Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home (Beth from the USA) 01:08:04 Shaun Behrens 80 full How are foreigners in Germany feeling right now? Do they feel like they want to pack up and return to their home countries? And what is it like to make the trip back home? These are all questions we look at in this episode.

Back in 2020, Germany was doing great with its handling of the pandemic: cases were down in summer, and there was even a degree of normality creeping back into every day life. The rest of the world envied Germany. However, in winter of 2020, things took a drastic turn. Since then, Germany has endured seemingly never-ending lockdowns, a failed vaccination roll-out, and inconsistent government response to the pandemic. Meanwhile, some countries – like the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand – are all doing better than Germany and life is beginning to get back to "normal". 

Coping with the current situation in Germany, seeing  things improve in other countries, and not having seen family back home for an unusually long period of time have all led foreigners here to feeling frustrated, depressed, and many other emotions. And the thought of making the trip back to their home country is now a realistic option. 

Beth, who is from the USA, understands these feelings all too well, and has in fact just made the trip back home. We discuss the current mindset of foreigners in Germany, with the help of audio clips from several YouTubers, podcasters, and past guests. We also consider whether the current situation in Germany makes foreigners want to pack up and leave for good. And finally, I find out from Beth what making that difficult trip back home is like. 

Featuring audio contributions from: 

The previous episode Beth was on: The 5 phases of cultural shock

THANK YOU to all those who sent in their feedback and recorded audio clips for this episode!

OTHER SHOW NOTES: 


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/89499794/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582260 Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home (Beth from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/feeling-weighed-down-by-the-pandemic-and-making-the-trip-back-home-beth-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-8357133 BONUS - My experiences searching for jobs and working in Germany (Lisa Janz interviews me) Lisa Janz, who is a job coach for internationals in Germany, recently interviewed me in a live Q&A on her Facebook page. This is the audio of that video. She asked me about my experiences looking for jobs and working in Germany. We also discuss workplace culture shocks, interviews while wearing ripped trousers, and more.

Watch the interview on Facebook here.

Lisa's Website: lisajanz.com
Lisa on Facebook: Lisa Janz - Job Coach Germany
Lisa on Instagram: @lisa_janz_jobcoachgermany

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0200 Lisa Janz, who is a job coach for internationals in Germany, recently interviewed me in a live Q&A on her Facebook page. This is the audio of that video. She asked me about my experiences looking for jobs and working in Germany. We also discuss workplace culture shocks, interviews while wearing ripped trousers, and more.

Watch the interview on Facebook here.

Lisa's Website: lisajanz.com
Lisa on Facebook: Lisa Janz - Job Coach Germany
Lisa on Instagram: @lisa_janz_jobcoachgermany

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/bonus-my-experiences-searching-for-jobs-and-working-in-germany-lisa-janz-interviews-me BONUS - My experiences searching for jobs and working in Germany (Lisa Janz interviews me) 00:34:25 Shaun Behrens bonus Lisa Janz, who is a job coach for internationals in Germany, recently interviewed me in a live Q&A on her Facebook page. This is the audio of that video. She asked me about my experiences looking for jobs and working in Germany. We also discuss workplace culture shocks, interviews while wearing ripped trousers, and more.

Watch the interview on Facebook here.

Lisa's Website: lisajanz.com
Lisa on Facebook: Lisa Janz - Job Coach Germany
Lisa on Instagram: @lisa_janz_jobcoachgermany

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-8316959 What do you want from a job in Germany? (with Lisa Janz from Job Coach Germany) Lisa Janz is a career coach for international professionals in Germany. She joins me to discuss the big question of how to figure out what you want from a job in Germany. New foreigners in Germany often just want to get a foot in the door, and foreigners that have been here longer might feel like it's not possible to make a move. But it's important for your happiness that you consider what you really want - and that might even be something that you haven't realized yet.

Lisa recently interviewed me on her Facebook channel, and I will be posting that interview as a bonus episode later this week.

Lisa's Website: lisajanz.com
Lisa on Facebook: Lisa Janz - Job Coach Germany
Lisa on Instagram: @lisa_janz_jobcoachgermany

Other things Lisa mentioned:


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]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0200 Lisa Janz is a career coach for international professionals in Germany. She joins me to discuss the big question of how to figure out what you want from a job in Germany. New foreigners in Germany often just want to get a foot in the door, and foreigners that have been here longer might feel like it's not possible to make a move. But it's important for your happiness that you consider what you really want - and that might even be something that you haven't realized yet.

Lisa recently interviewed me on her Facebook channel, and I will be posting that interview as a bonus episode later this week.

Lisa's Website: lisajanz.com
Lisa on Facebook: Lisa Janz - Job Coach Germany
Lisa on Instagram: @lisa_janz_jobcoachgermany

Other things Lisa mentioned:


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/what-do-you-want-from-a-job-in-germany-with-lisa-janz-from-job-coach-germany What do you want from a job in Germany? (with Lisa Janz from Job Coach Germany) 00:42:11 Shaun Behrens 79 full Lisa Janz is a career coach for international professionals in Germany. She joins me to discuss the big question of how to figure out what you want from a job in Germany. New foreigners in Germany often just want to get a foot in the door, and foreigners that have been here longer might feel like it's not possible to make a move. But it's important for your happiness that you consider what you really want - and that might even be something that you haven't realized yet.

Lisa recently interviewed me on her Facebook channel, and I will be posting that interview as a bonus episode later this week.

Lisa's Website: lisajanz.com
Lisa on Facebook: Lisa Janz - Job Coach Germany
Lisa on Instagram: @lisa_janz_jobcoachgermany

Other things Lisa mentioned:


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/840527ee/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582261 What do you want from a job in Germany? (with Lisa Janz from Job Coach Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/what-do-you-want-from-a-job-in-germany-with-lisa-janz-from-job-coach-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-8279943 RERUN: Being far from family when losing someone, making friends through team sports, and security in Germany (Rafael from Brazil) Originally release on 3rd November, 2019 (episode #21)

One of my best friends in Germany, Rafael from Brazil, experienced loss when his father passed away, and talks about how he coped dealing with that being far from his family.

He's also a handball player, and he had the chance to make German friends through his love of the sport.

We also discuss learning languages, Bulgarian wedding dance traditions, and more.

UPDATE: Rafael still has not had the Bulgarian wedding he discusses due to coronavirus.

Majestic handball Rafael:
 https://www.instagram.com/p/BSvnfjflJgR0f4nq-mjwHYcNRVdXQFuVk7MqKA0/?igshid=uouuiaedbbd3

World Index tweet: most dangerous countries

Bulgarian wedding dance: https://youtu.be/Bv8BRPO-EyU?t=37

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]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0200 Originally release on 3rd November, 2019 (episode #21)

One of my best friends in Germany, Rafael from Brazil, experienced loss when his father passed away, and talks about how he coped dealing with that being far from his family.

He's also a handball player, and he had the chance to make German friends through his love of the sport.

We also discuss learning languages, Bulgarian wedding dance traditions, and more.

UPDATE: Rafael still has not had the Bulgarian wedding he discusses due to coronavirus.

Majestic handball Rafael:
 https://www.instagram.com/p/BSvnfjflJgR0f4nq-mjwHYcNRVdXQFuVk7MqKA0/?igshid=uouuiaedbbd3

World Index tweet: most dangerous countries

Bulgarian wedding dance: https://youtu.be/Bv8BRPO-EyU?t=37

JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

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Review the podcast

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I'm looking for guests for The Germany Experience. If you'd like to come on the show, send me your details!

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-being-far-from-family-when-losing-someone-making-friends-through-team-sports-and-security-in-germany-rafael-from-brazil RERUN: Being far from family when losing someone, making friends through team sports, and security in Germany (Rafael from Brazil) 00:41:12 Shaun Behrens full Originally release on 3rd November, 2019 (episode #21)

One of my best friends in Germany, Rafael from Brazil, experienced loss when his father passed away, and talks about how he coped dealing with that being far from his family.

He's also a handball player, and he had the chance to make German friends through his love of the sport.

We also discuss learning languages, Bulgarian wedding dance traditions, and more.

UPDATE: Rafael still has not had the Bulgarian wedding he discusses due to coronavirus.

Majestic handball Rafael:
 https://www.instagram.com/p/BSvnfjflJgR0f4nq-mjwHYcNRVdXQFuVk7MqKA0/?igshid=uouuiaedbbd3

World Index tweet: most dangerous countries

Bulgarian wedding dance: https://youtu.be/Bv8BRPO-EyU?t=37

JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: The Germany Experience

Review the podcast

 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

I'm looking for guests for The Germany Experience. If you'd like to come on the show, send me your details!

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-8235281 Finding an apartment in Germany: tips, advice, etiquette, and other things you need to know (Madalina from Relosophy) Madalina, originally from Romania, is a relocation agent who helps foreigners find accommodation in Munich. And as she says, if you can make it in Munich, you can make it anywhere in Germany.

Madalina joins me to discuss getting an apartment in Germany - a process that starts before you even start your search. From doing your initial research and establishing your criteria, through writing a cover letter and putting together your portfolio, Madalina takes us through the steps and gives helpful advice along the way. We also talk about etiquette around the apartment search.

Madalina's relocation agency in Munich: Relosophy

Relosophy on Instagram: @relosophy

Madalina on Instagram: @madalina_dragalina

The accommodation search website Madalina mentioned: ImmoScout24

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]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0200 Madalina, originally from Romania, is a relocation agent who helps foreigners find accommodation in Munich. And as she says, if you can make it in Munich, you can make it anywhere in Germany.

Madalina joins me to discuss getting an apartment in Germany - a process that starts before you even start your search. From doing your initial research and establishing your criteria, through writing a cover letter and putting together your portfolio, Madalina takes us through the steps and gives helpful advice along the way. We also talk about etiquette around the apartment search.

Madalina's relocation agency in Munich: Relosophy

Relosophy on Instagram: @relosophy

Madalina on Instagram: @madalina_dragalina

The accommodation search website Madalina mentioned: ImmoScout24

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/finding-an-apartment-in-germany-tips-advice-etiquette-and-other-things-you-need-to-know-madalina-from-relosophy Finding an apartment in Germany: tips, advice, etiquette, and other things you need to know (Madalina from Relosophy) 00:41:27 Shaun Behrens 78 full Madalina, originally from Romania, is a relocation agent who helps foreigners find accommodation in Munich. And as she says, if you can make it in Munich, you can make it anywhere in Germany.

Madalina joins me to discuss getting an apartment in Germany - a process that starts before you even start your search. From doing your initial research and establishing your criteria, through writing a cover letter and putting together your portfolio, Madalina takes us through the steps and gives helpful advice along the way. We also talk about etiquette around the apartment search.

Madalina's relocation agency in Munich: Relosophy

Relosophy on Instagram: @relosophy

Madalina on Instagram: @madalina_dragalina

The accommodation search website Madalina mentioned: ImmoScout24

OTHER SHOW NOTES:


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/93f02dc3/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582266 Finding an apartment in Germany: tips, advice, etiquette, and other things you need to know (Madalina from Relosophy) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/finding-an-apartment-in-germany-tips-advice-etiquette-and-other-things-you-need-to-know-madalina-from-relosophy no no no no Buzzsprout-8183200 Job search and working in Germany: expectations vs. reality, work contracts, and corporates vs. start-ups (Jana from Meetra) Many foreigners have a picture in their minds of what it will be like finding a job and working in Germany. For example, it seems that the perception is that there are many opportunities in Germany, that salaries are good, and that German companies are efficient. However, this is not necessarily the case.

Jana from Meetra joins me to discuss what foreigners can actually expect regarding jobs and the workplace. We also discuss typical German work contracts ("Arbeitsverträge"), the importance of reference letters, and the differences between corporates and startups.

The platform Jana co-founded to assist internationals to start their career in Germany: Meetra

Meetra on Instagram: @askmeetra


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]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0100 Many foreigners have a picture in their minds of what it will be like finding a job and working in Germany. For example, it seems that the perception is that there are many opportunities in Germany, that salaries are good, and that German companies are efficient. However, this is not necessarily the case.

Jana from Meetra joins me to discuss what foreigners can actually expect regarding jobs and the workplace. We also discuss typical German work contracts ("Arbeitsverträge"), the importance of reference letters, and the differences between corporates and startups.

The platform Jana co-founded to assist internationals to start their career in Germany: Meetra

Meetra on Instagram: @askmeetra


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/job-search-and-working-in-germany-expectations-vs-reality-work-contracts-and-corporates-vs-start-ups-jana-from-meetra Job search and working in Germany: expectations vs. reality, work contracts, and corporates vs. start-ups (Jana from Meetra) 00:43:37 Shaun Behrens 77 full Many foreigners have a picture in their minds of what it will be like finding a job and working in Germany. For example, it seems that the perception is that there are many opportunities in Germany, that salaries are good, and that German companies are efficient. However, this is not necessarily the case.

Jana from Meetra joins me to discuss what foreigners can actually expect regarding jobs and the workplace. We also discuss typical German work contracts ("Arbeitsverträge"), the importance of reference letters, and the differences between corporates and startups.

The platform Jana co-founded to assist internationals to start their career in Germany: Meetra

Meetra on Instagram: @askmeetra


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Review the podcast

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I'm looking for guests for The Germany Experience. If you'd like to come on the show, send me your details!

Support the show

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/88f0cbee/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582269 Job search and working in Germany: expectations vs. reality, work contracts, and corporates vs. start-ups (Jana from Meetra) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/job-search-and-working-in-germany-expectations-vs-reality-work-contracts-and-corporates-vs-start-ups-jana-from-meetra no no no no Buzzsprout-8139552 Common things Germans say and do, and what they mean (Nina from Germany) The Germans have certain words, sayings, and gestures that they do very often, often without even thinking about it. And some of these things can be very confusing to people new in Germany. For example:  you'll often hear "Oh je" or "So!" in a conversation.

Previous guest and resident German Nina joins me to try and explain some of these mannerisms to help us understand what they mean.

Watch this interview on YouTube to see all the gestures.

The German podcast that Nina and I host together is called Die Deutsche und der Ausländer: Listen to the show or watch on YouTube

We discuss:

  • Pech gehabt/selber Schuld
  • Oh je!
  • Tja!
  • So!
  • Na?
  • Two different "Hmmm" sounds
  • Boah!
  • Drücken die Daumen and "Toi toi toi!"
  • The windshield wiper gesture ("Bist du bescheuert?")
  • Rubbing fingers together
  • Pulling on the eye 
  • Jein
  • Knocking on the table to applaud


OTHER SHOW NOTES: 

  • On Saturday 20th March 2021 at 11am, Lisa Janz will interview me in a Facebook Livestream about my experience with finding jobs in Germany: Lisa Janz - Job Coach Germany


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0100 The Germans have certain words, sayings, and gestures that they do very often, often without even thinking about it. And some of these things can be very confusing to people new in Germany. For example:  you'll often hear "Oh je" or "So!" in a conversation.

Previous guest and resident German Nina joins me to try and explain some of these mannerisms to help us understand what they mean.

Watch this interview on YouTube to see all the gestures.

The German podcast that Nina and I host together is called Die Deutsche und der Ausländer: Listen to the show or watch on YouTube

We discuss:

  • Pech gehabt/selber Schuld
  • Oh je!
  • Tja!
  • So!
  • Na?
  • Two different "Hmmm" sounds
  • Boah!
  • Drücken die Daumen and "Toi toi toi!"
  • The windshield wiper gesture ("Bist du bescheuert?")
  • Rubbing fingers together
  • Pulling on the eye 
  • Jein
  • Knocking on the table to applaud


OTHER SHOW NOTES: 

  • On Saturday 20th March 2021 at 11am, Lisa Janz will interview me in a Facebook Livestream about my experience with finding jobs in Germany: Lisa Janz - Job Coach Germany


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/common-things-germans-say-and-do-and-what-they-mean-nina-from-germany Common things Germans say and do, and what they mean (Nina from Germany) 00:45:39 Shaun Behrens 76 full The Germans have certain words, sayings, and gestures that they do very often, often without even thinking about it. And some of these things can be very confusing to people new in Germany. For example:  you'll often hear "Oh je" or "So!" in a conversation.

Previous guest and resident German Nina joins me to try and explain some of these mannerisms to help us understand what they mean.

Watch this interview on YouTube to see all the gestures.

The German podcast that Nina and I host together is called Die Deutsche und der Ausländer: Listen to the show or watch on YouTube

We discuss:

  • Pech gehabt/selber Schuld
  • Oh je!
  • Tja!
  • So!
  • Na?
  • Two different "Hmmm" sounds
  • Boah!
  • Drücken die Daumen and "Toi toi toi!"
  • The windshield wiper gesture ("Bist du bescheuert?")
  • Rubbing fingers together
  • Pulling on the eye 
  • Jein
  • Knocking on the table to applaud


OTHER SHOW NOTES: 

  • On Saturday 20th March 2021 at 11am, Lisa Janz will interview me in a Facebook Livestream about my experience with finding jobs in Germany: Lisa Janz - Job Coach Germany


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

 Visit the official The Germany Experience website

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Support the show

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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/50b90bae/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582270 Common things Germans say and do, and what they mean (Nina from Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/common-things-germans-say-and-do-and-what-they-mean-nina-from-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-8089856 Making long-term German friends, reverse parking, and origins of German idioms (Q&A session)  I answer your questions about life in Germany, and also some personal questions. Plus, I read some insightful YouTube comments. This was recorded during a Facebook live stream.

Watch the full video on my YouTube channel

Some of the questions I answer: 

  • How can you develop close friendships with Germans?
  • What are the reasons foreigners from developed countries decide to stay in Germany for the long-term?
  • Why is cash such a prominent form of payment?
  • What's up with all the reversing into parking spaces

Antoinette Emily's YouTube channel

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]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100  I answer your questions about life in Germany, and also some personal questions. Plus, I read some insightful YouTube comments. This was recorded during a Facebook live stream.

Watch the full video on my YouTube channel

Some of the questions I answer: 

  • How can you develop close friendships with Germans?
  • What are the reasons foreigners from developed countries decide to stay in Germany for the long-term?
  • Why is cash such a prominent form of payment?
  • What's up with all the reversing into parking spaces

Antoinette Emily's YouTube channel

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/making-long-term-german-friends-reverse-parking-and-origins-of-german-idioms-q-a-session Making long-term German friends, reverse parking, and origins of German idioms (Q&A session) 00:38:12 Shaun Behrens 75 full  I answer your questions about life in Germany, and also some personal questions. Plus, I read some insightful YouTube comments. This was recorded during a Facebook live stream.

Watch the full video on my YouTube channel

Some of the questions I answer: 

  • How can you develop close friendships with Germans?
  • What are the reasons foreigners from developed countries decide to stay in Germany for the long-term?
  • Why is cash such a prominent form of payment?
  • What's up with all the reversing into parking spaces

Antoinette Emily's YouTube channel

JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-8054988 Sparkling wine receptions, digitization, WG living, and coming to Germany on a scholarship (Alex from the USA) Alex is originally from Nebraska, USA, but is now living in Hamburg. She joins me with a glass of sparkling wine to discuss, among other things, her love for "zu verschenken" culture, how scholarships offer a world of opportunity for coming to and staying in Germany, and how living in a WG has given her an insight into German life that she might not have had otherwise. 

She also talks about the German things that fascinate her: the lack of digitization, strange opening hours, and Kirchensteuer (church tax). And I discover that there is something called "Kinderlosenbeitrag", or "childless fee", which she has to pay because she has no children. 

Links to scholarship information that Alex mentioned:

Follow Alex on Instagram: @DeutschAF


Watch this interview on YouTube


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]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0100 Alex is originally from Nebraska, USA, but is now living in Hamburg. She joins me with a glass of sparkling wine to discuss, among other things, her love for "zu verschenken" culture, how scholarships offer a world of opportunity for coming to and staying in Germany, and how living in a WG has given her an insight into German life that she might not have had otherwise. 

She also talks about the German things that fascinate her: the lack of digitization, strange opening hours, and Kirchensteuer (church tax). And I discover that there is something called "Kinderlosenbeitrag", or "childless fee", which she has to pay because she has no children. 

Links to scholarship information that Alex mentioned:

Follow Alex on Instagram: @DeutschAF


Watch this interview on YouTube


Send me your questions for me to answer on the next episode: 

  • Contact me
  • Send a mail to: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/sparkling-wine-receptions-digitization-wg-living-and-coming-to-germany-on-a-scholarship-alex-from-the-usa Sparkling wine receptions, digitization, WG living, and coming to Germany on a scholarship (Alex from the USA) 00:56:51 Shaun Behrens 74 full Alex is originally from Nebraska, USA, but is now living in Hamburg. She joins me with a glass of sparkling wine to discuss, among other things, her love for "zu verschenken" culture, how scholarships offer a world of opportunity for coming to and staying in Germany, and how living in a WG has given her an insight into German life that she might not have had otherwise. 

She also talks about the German things that fascinate her: the lack of digitization, strange opening hours, and Kirchensteuer (church tax). And I discover that there is something called "Kinderlosenbeitrag", or "childless fee", which she has to pay because she has no children. 

Links to scholarship information that Alex mentioned:

Follow Alex on Instagram: @DeutschAF


Watch this interview on YouTube


Send me your questions for me to answer on the next episode: 

  • Contact me
  • Send a mail to: info@thegermanyexperience.de


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

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Support the show

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/bfac88f3/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582273 Sparkling wine receptions, digitization, WG living, and coming to Germany on a scholarship (Alex from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/sparkling-wine-receptions-digitization-wg-living-and-coming-to-germany-on-a-scholarship-alex-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-7994698 How German changes your identity (Geoff and Alex from Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey) When you move to Germany, like with other countries, you might find yourself needing to re-invent yourself due to the language and the culture. For example: if you were funny and outgoing in your home country, you might suddenly feel like you're introverted and "boring" in social situations in Germany. And how do you deal with feeling that you can't show Germans the real "you"?

I discuss this issue with the two hosts of Americans In Germany Drinking Whiskey, Geoff and Alex. We also hear about how they came to be in Germany, and just how much whiskey they actually drink every week. 

  

OTHER SHOW NOTES:

 

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0100 When you move to Germany, like with other countries, you might find yourself needing to re-invent yourself due to the language and the culture. For example: if you were funny and outgoing in your home country, you might suddenly feel like you're introverted and "boring" in social situations in Germany. And how do you deal with feeling that you can't show Germans the real "you"?

I discuss this issue with the two hosts of Americans In Germany Drinking Whiskey, Geoff and Alex. We also hear about how they came to be in Germany, and just how much whiskey they actually drink every week. 

  

OTHER SHOW NOTES:

 

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/how-german-changes-your-identity-geoff-and-alex-from-americans-in-germany-drinking-whiskey How German changes your identity (Geoff and Alex from Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey) 00:46:47 Shaun Behrens 73 full When you move to Germany, like with other countries, you might find yourself needing to re-invent yourself due to the language and the culture. For example: if you were funny and outgoing in your home country, you might suddenly feel like you're introverted and "boring" in social situations in Germany. And how do you deal with feeling that you can't show Germans the real "you"?

I discuss this issue with the two hosts of Americans In Germany Drinking Whiskey, Geoff and Alex. We also hear about how they came to be in Germany, and just how much whiskey they actually drink every week. 

  

OTHER SHOW NOTES:

 

JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/e60b1ca0/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582274 How German changes your identity (Geoff and Alex from Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/how-german-changes-your-identity-geoff-and-alex-from-americans-in-germany-drinking-whiskey no no no no Buzzsprout-7865158 The job application process in Germany: Misconceptions, insights and tips (Ivan from Bulgaria) What are common misconceptions that foreigners have about the job application process in Germany? What makes a good CV? What are assessment centers? We try to answer some of these questions in this episode.

To do it, I'm joined by Ivan from Bulgaria (and previous guest on the show), who has extensive experience working as an HR consultant in Germany - and has also applied for jobs in Germany himself. He shares his insights gathered from several years of experience.

If you have specific questions for Ivan about the job application process in Germany, send them to info@thegermanyexperience.de, and we'll get him back on a later episode to answer them.

Also, listen to a 2019 episode I did about finding a job in Germany: Finding and getting a job in Germany

Find Ivan on Instagram: @Ivan.og.vasilev

Also, follow Can You German?, the Instagram page Ivan runs together with Ricardo from Brazil.

The episode about Can You German? that featured Ivan: Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria)


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0100 What are common misconceptions that foreigners have about the job application process in Germany? What makes a good CV? What are assessment centers? We try to answer some of these questions in this episode.

To do it, I'm joined by Ivan from Bulgaria (and previous guest on the show), who has extensive experience working as an HR consultant in Germany - and has also applied for jobs in Germany himself. He shares his insights gathered from several years of experience.

If you have specific questions for Ivan about the job application process in Germany, send them to info@thegermanyexperience.de, and we'll get him back on a later episode to answer them.

Also, listen to a 2019 episode I did about finding a job in Germany: Finding and getting a job in Germany

Find Ivan on Instagram: @Ivan.og.vasilev

Also, follow Can You German?, the Instagram page Ivan runs together with Ricardo from Brazil.

The episode about Can You German? that featured Ivan: Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria)


OTHER SHOW NOTES:


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-job-application-process-in-germany-misconceptions-insights-and-tips-ivan-from-bulgaria The job application process in Germany: Misconceptions, insights and tips (Ivan from Bulgaria) 01:00:39 Shaun Behrens 72 full What are common misconceptions that foreigners have about the job application process in Germany? What makes a good CV? What are assessment centers? We try to answer some of these questions in this episode.

To do it, I'm joined by Ivan from Bulgaria (and previous guest on the show), who has extensive experience working as an HR consultant in Germany - and has also applied for jobs in Germany himself. He shares his insights gathered from several years of experience.

If you have specific questions for Ivan about the job application process in Germany, send them to info@thegermanyexperience.de, and we'll get him back on a later episode to answer them.

Also, listen to a 2019 episode I did about finding a job in Germany: Finding and getting a job in Germany

Find Ivan on Instagram: @Ivan.og.vasilev

Also, follow Can You German?, the Instagram page Ivan runs together with Ricardo from Brazil.

The episode about Can You German? that featured Ivan: Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria)


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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/e2fabbc8/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582276 The job application process in Germany: Misconceptions, insights and tips (Ivan from Bulgaria) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-job-application-process-in-germany-misconceptions-insights-and-tips-ivan-from-bulgaria no no no no Buzzsprout-7730563 The gender expatriation gap, trailing spouses, and the expat skill pool in Germany (Amaia from Spain) Amaia, originally from Spain but now living in Düsseldorf, Germany, started the Expats and Spouses Monitor with Dr. Carlos Morales. Their goal: it is a research project that aims to understand the living and working conditions of expatriates and their spouses or partners living in Germany. With this data, they hope to help stakeholders, such as German employers, implement policies and measures to improve integration of expats.

The Expat and Spouses monitor is running a survey until 8th March 2021. If you are an expat living in Germany and want to share your experiences, complete the survey anonymously here: https://www.research.net/r/CNY959Y

To get more information about why they started the project and what it's all about, Amaia joins me on the podcast. We also discuss the gender expatriation gap, what we know about expat spouses, and how better information can help German employers understand the benefits expats can bring to their organizations.

Visit the Expats and Spouses Monitor site.

Amaia also founded the International Business Women in Düsseldorf, which aims to create safe spaces for women in Düsseldorf to talk about their challenges, dreams and self-development possibilities.

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]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0100 Amaia, originally from Spain but now living in Düsseldorf, Germany, started the Expats and Spouses Monitor with Dr. Carlos Morales. Their goal: it is a research project that aims to understand the living and working conditions of expatriates and their spouses or partners living in Germany. With this data, they hope to help stakeholders, such as German employers, implement policies and measures to improve integration of expats.

The Expat and Spouses monitor is running a survey until 8th March 2021. If you are an expat living in Germany and want to share your experiences, complete the survey anonymously here: https://www.research.net/r/CNY959Y

To get more information about why they started the project and what it's all about, Amaia joins me on the podcast. We also discuss the gender expatriation gap, what we know about expat spouses, and how better information can help German employers understand the benefits expats can bring to their organizations.

Visit the Expats and Spouses Monitor site.

Amaia also founded the International Business Women in Düsseldorf, which aims to create safe spaces for women in Düsseldorf to talk about their challenges, dreams and self-development possibilities.

OTHER SHOW NOTES: 


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-gender-expatriation-gap-trailing-spouses-and-the-expat-skill-pool-in-germany-amaia-from-spain The gender expatriation gap, trailing spouses, and the expat skill pool in Germany (Amaia from Spain) 00:37:34 Shaun Behrens 71 full Amaia, originally from Spain but now living in Düsseldorf, Germany, started the Expats and Spouses Monitor with Dr. Carlos Morales. Their goal: it is a research project that aims to understand the living and working conditions of expatriates and their spouses or partners living in Germany. With this data, they hope to help stakeholders, such as German employers, implement policies and measures to improve integration of expats.

The Expat and Spouses monitor is running a survey until 8th March 2021. If you are an expat living in Germany and want to share your experiences, complete the survey anonymously here: https://www.research.net/r/CNY959Y

To get more information about why they started the project and what it's all about, Amaia joins me on the podcast. We also discuss the gender expatriation gap, what we know about expat spouses, and how better information can help German employers understand the benefits expats can bring to their organizations.

Visit the Expats and Spouses Monitor site.

Amaia also founded the International Business Women in Düsseldorf, which aims to create safe spaces for women in Düsseldorf to talk about their challenges, dreams and self-development possibilities.

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/370e3392/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582278 The gender expatriation gap, trailing spouses, and the expat skill pool in Germany (Amaia from Spain) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-gender-expatriation-gap-trailing-spouses-and-the-expat-skill-pool-in-germany-amaia-from-spain no no no no Buzzsprout-7591666 Cost of living in Germany in 2021 (Jen from Simple Germany) What are the standard costs of living you can expect in Germany? Do you really need so much insurance in Germany? And why pay the Rundfunkbeitrag if you don't watch German TV?

Jen is from Guatemala and is the co-founder of Simple Germany. She joins me to discuss her story, and the cost of living in Germany. As a basis for our discussion, we use her blog post, The Cost of Living in Germany in 2021 (Real-Life Case Study). We cover everything from rent, mobile phone contracts, insurance, taxes, and much more.

But it's not just a discussion about costs; it's also a peek into Jen's life here in Germany with her wife, and her story.

Also, be sure to check out the Simple Germany YouTube Channel.

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]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0100 What are the standard costs of living you can expect in Germany? Do you really need so much insurance in Germany? And why pay the Rundfunkbeitrag if you don't watch German TV?

Jen is from Guatemala and is the co-founder of Simple Germany. She joins me to discuss her story, and the cost of living in Germany. As a basis for our discussion, we use her blog post, The Cost of Living in Germany in 2021 (Real-Life Case Study). We cover everything from rent, mobile phone contracts, insurance, taxes, and much more.

But it's not just a discussion about costs; it's also a peek into Jen's life here in Germany with her wife, and her story.

Also, be sure to check out the Simple Germany YouTube Channel.

Other notes:


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

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Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/cost-of-living-in-germany-in-2021-jen-from-simple-germany Cost of living in Germany in 2021 (Jen from Simple Germany) 01:25:43 Shaun Behrens 70 full What are the standard costs of living you can expect in Germany? Do you really need so much insurance in Germany? And why pay the Rundfunkbeitrag if you don't watch German TV?

Jen is from Guatemala and is the co-founder of Simple Germany. She joins me to discuss her story, and the cost of living in Germany. As a basis for our discussion, we use her blog post, The Cost of Living in Germany in 2021 (Real-Life Case Study). We cover everything from rent, mobile phone contracts, insurance, taxes, and much more.

But it's not just a discussion about costs; it's also a peek into Jen's life here in Germany with her wife, and her story.

Also, be sure to check out the Simple Germany YouTube Channel.

Other notes:


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/7762d180/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582280 Cost of living in Germany in 2021 (Jen from Simple Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/cost-of-living-in-germany-in-2021-jen-from-simple-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-7033078 SEGEPADFO charity challenge wrap-up, and when The Germany Experience will be back The SEGEPADFO charity challenge, where I went up against Nicole of The Expat Cast to see who could raise the most money for  a project by Über den Tellerrand, is over.

Who won the challenge, and how much we raised, is all in this update episode. Plus: I'll tell you when I'll be back with new episodes.

Thank you to everyone who donated!

See our video promo outtakes: SEGEPADFO video promo outtakes

The project we were supporting: Portable kitchen for Über den Tellerrand Freiburg

Support the show

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]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0100 The SEGEPADFO charity challenge, where I went up against Nicole of The Expat Cast to see who could raise the most money for  a project by Über den Tellerrand, is over.

Who won the challenge, and how much we raised, is all in this update episode. Plus: I'll tell you when I'll be back with new episodes.

Thank you to everyone who donated!

See our video promo outtakes: SEGEPADFO video promo outtakes

The project we were supporting: Portable kitchen for Über den Tellerrand Freiburg

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/segepadfo-charity-challenge-wrap-up-and-when-the-germany-experience-will-be-back SEGEPADFO charity challenge wrap-up, and when The Germany Experience will be back 00:06:44 Shaun Behrens bonus The SEGEPADFO charity challenge, where I went up against Nicole of The Expat Cast to see who could raise the most money for  a project by Über den Tellerrand, is over.

Who won the challenge, and how much we raised, is all in this update episode. Plus: I'll tell you when I'll be back with new episodes.

Thank you to everyone who donated!

See our video promo outtakes: SEGEPADFO video promo outtakes

The project we were supporting: Portable kitchen for Über den Tellerrand Freiburg

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-6828754 Learning assertiveness from Germans, and growing to love a city (Jenna from Canada) Jenna is from Canada who is living in Düsseldorf. She is the creator of Life in Duesseldorf, has just started the Life in Germany YouTube channel. We discuss why she moved to Germany, her recent bout of COVID-19, and why she loves German barbecue culture.

Jenna on Instagram: @lifeindus

SEGEPADFO UPDATE:
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are going head-to-head to raise money for Über den Tellerrand - in specific, we're supporting a project of theirs to build a mobile kitchen. To find out more and to donate, visit our SEGEPADFO page:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/charity2020

Be sure to type "The Germany Experience" in the public comments field when you donate so that we know which show you're donating on behalf of!

At the beginning of the drive, Nicole challenged me to write a jingle for SEGEPADFO. Then I counter-challenged her to sing backing vocals on it. Listen to the episode to hear the result :)

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]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0100 Jenna is from Canada who is living in Düsseldorf. She is the creator of Life in Duesseldorf, has just started the Life in Germany YouTube channel. We discuss why she moved to Germany, her recent bout of COVID-19, and why she loves German barbecue culture.

Jenna on Instagram: @lifeindus

SEGEPADFO UPDATE:
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are going head-to-head to raise money for Über den Tellerrand - in specific, we're supporting a project of theirs to build a mobile kitchen. To find out more and to donate, visit our SEGEPADFO page:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/charity2020

Be sure to type "The Germany Experience" in the public comments field when you donate so that we know which show you're donating on behalf of!

At the beginning of the drive, Nicole challenged me to write a jingle for SEGEPADFO. Then I counter-challenged her to sing backing vocals on it. Listen to the episode to hear the result :)

OTHER SHOW NOTES:


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

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Support the show

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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/learning-assertiveness-from-germans-and-growing-to-love-a-city-jenna-from-canada Learning assertiveness from Germans, and growing to love a city (Jenna from Canada) 00:41:54 Shaun Behrens 69 full Jenna is from Canada who is living in Düsseldorf. She is the creator of Life in Duesseldorf, has just started the Life in Germany YouTube channel. We discuss why she moved to Germany, her recent bout of COVID-19, and why she loves German barbecue culture.

Jenna on Instagram: @lifeindus

SEGEPADFO UPDATE:
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are going head-to-head to raise money for Über den Tellerrand - in specific, we're supporting a project of theirs to build a mobile kitchen. To find out more and to donate, visit our SEGEPADFO page:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/charity2020

Be sure to type "The Germany Experience" in the public comments field when you donate so that we know which show you're donating on behalf of!

At the beginning of the drive, Nicole challenged me to write a jingle for SEGEPADFO. Then I counter-challenged her to sing backing vocals on it. Listen to the episode to hear the result :)

OTHER SHOW NOTES:


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

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Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/ece3b5f0/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582283 Learning assertiveness from Germans, and growing to love a city (Jenna from Canada) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/learning-assertiveness-from-germans-and-growing-to-love-a-city-jenna-from-canada no no no no Buzzsprout-6720817 Coming to Germany during a pandemic (Cassie from Australia) Cassie from Australia wanted to continue her music studies in Germany, and her plans were already underway when the pandemic struck. It put her plans on hold, but Cassie was still able to push through and move to Weimar. I discuss with her what it was like to move to Germany during a pandemic, and what her first impressions of Germany are.

Cassie on Instagram: @cassie_slater

SEGEPADFO Charity Challenge
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are going head-to-head to raise money for Über den Tellerrand - in specific, we're supporting a project of theirs to build a mobile kitchen. To find out more and to donate, visit our SEGEPADFO page:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/charity2020

We're also doing challenges along the way, so stay tuned to both our shows for updates along the way.

POSTCARDS FROM 2020:
What was 2020 like for you? What did you learn? And most importantly, what message do you want to give to others? I want to compile your responses and put together an episode called Postcards from 2020. Send me your contributions: write me a message at TheGermanyExperience.de/contact, leave me a voice message through my website, or write me an email at info@thegermanyexperience.de.


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

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]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0100 Cassie from Australia wanted to continue her music studies in Germany, and her plans were already underway when the pandemic struck. It put her plans on hold, but Cassie was still able to push through and move to Weimar. I discuss with her what it was like to move to Germany during a pandemic, and what her first impressions of Germany are.

Cassie on Instagram: @cassie_slater

SEGEPADFO Charity Challenge
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are going head-to-head to raise money for Über den Tellerrand - in specific, we're supporting a project of theirs to build a mobile kitchen. To find out more and to donate, visit our SEGEPADFO page:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/charity2020

We're also doing challenges along the way, so stay tuned to both our shows for updates along the way.

POSTCARDS FROM 2020:
What was 2020 like for you? What did you learn? And most importantly, what message do you want to give to others? I want to compile your responses and put together an episode called Postcards from 2020. Send me your contributions: write me a message at TheGermanyExperience.de/contact, leave me a voice message through my website, or write me an email at info@thegermanyexperience.de.


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

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Support the show

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/coming-to-germany-during-a-pandemic-cassie-from-australia Coming to Germany during a pandemic (Cassie from Australia) 00:36:19 Shaun Behrens 68 full Cassie from Australia wanted to continue her music studies in Germany, and her plans were already underway when the pandemic struck. It put her plans on hold, but Cassie was still able to push through and move to Weimar. I discuss with her what it was like to move to Germany during a pandemic, and what her first impressions of Germany are.

Cassie on Instagram: @cassie_slater

SEGEPADFO Charity Challenge
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are going head-to-head to raise money for Über den Tellerrand - in specific, we're supporting a project of theirs to build a mobile kitchen. To find out more and to donate, visit our SEGEPADFO page:

https://thegermanyexperience.de/charity2020

We're also doing challenges along the way, so stay tuned to both our shows for updates along the way.

POSTCARDS FROM 2020:
What was 2020 like for you? What did you learn? And most importantly, what message do you want to give to others? I want to compile your responses and put together an episode called Postcards from 2020. Send me your contributions: write me a message at TheGermanyExperience.de/contact, leave me a voice message through my website, or write me an email at info@thegermanyexperience.de.


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/4cd8be10/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582285 Coming to Germany during a pandemic (Cassie from Australia) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/coming-to-germany-during-a-pandemic-cassie-from-australia no no no no Buzzsprout-6610876 Singing soul in Germany, and BLM from a distance (Alicia from the USA) Alicia is a soul and blues singer currently living in Germany. She moved from Texas, USA to Germany complete her studies just over a year ago. I discuss with Alicia what her mindset is after moving countries in such a turbulent year, what her feelings on Germany are, and how she was able to speak out for Black Lives Matter from Germany.

Watch Alicia's BLM speech in Hannover

Visit Alicia's website to watch videos of her performing and to learn more about her: Alicia Cibola Music
Follow her on Instagram: aliciacibola
Alicia on YouTube: Alicia Cibola

SEGEPADFO:
Advent time is also time for me to face off with my sworn rival, Nicole of The Expat Cast, to see who can raise the most money for charity. This year, the cause is funding a mobile kitchen in Freiburg for Über den Tellerrand. Über den Tellerrand aims to  create opportunities for people of different cultures to meet and and to integrate.

For more information, visit TheGermanyExperience.de/Charity2020

POSTCARDS FROM 2020:
What was 2020 like for you? What did you learn? And most importantly, what message do you want to give to others? I want to compile your responses and put together an episode called Postcards from 2020. Send me your contributions: write me a message at TheGermanyExperience.de/contact, leave me a voice message through my website, or write me an email at info@thegermanyexperience.de.


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

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Support the show

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0100 Alicia is a soul and blues singer currently living in Germany. She moved from Texas, USA to Germany complete her studies just over a year ago. I discuss with Alicia what her mindset is after moving countries in such a turbulent year, what her feelings on Germany are, and how she was able to speak out for Black Lives Matter from Germany.

Watch Alicia's BLM speech in Hannover

Visit Alicia's website to watch videos of her performing and to learn more about her: Alicia Cibola Music
Follow her on Instagram: aliciacibola
Alicia on YouTube: Alicia Cibola

SEGEPADFO:
Advent time is also time for me to face off with my sworn rival, Nicole of The Expat Cast, to see who can raise the most money for charity. This year, the cause is funding a mobile kitchen in Freiburg for Über den Tellerrand. Über den Tellerrand aims to  create opportunities for people of different cultures to meet and and to integrate.

For more information, visit TheGermanyExperience.de/Charity2020

POSTCARDS FROM 2020:
What was 2020 like for you? What did you learn? And most importantly, what message do you want to give to others? I want to compile your responses and put together an episode called Postcards from 2020. Send me your contributions: write me a message at TheGermanyExperience.de/contact, leave me a voice message through my website, or write me an email at info@thegermanyexperience.de.


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de



Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/singing-soul-in-germany-and-blm-from-a-distance-alicia-from-the-usa Singing soul in Germany, and BLM from a distance (Alicia from the USA) 00:47:18 Shaun Behrens 67 full Alicia is a soul and blues singer currently living in Germany. She moved from Texas, USA to Germany complete her studies just over a year ago. I discuss with Alicia what her mindset is after moving countries in such a turbulent year, what her feelings on Germany are, and how she was able to speak out for Black Lives Matter from Germany.

Watch Alicia's BLM speech in Hannover

Visit Alicia's website to watch videos of her performing and to learn more about her: Alicia Cibola Music
Follow her on Instagram: aliciacibola
Alicia on YouTube: Alicia Cibola

SEGEPADFO:
Advent time is also time for me to face off with my sworn rival, Nicole of The Expat Cast, to see who can raise the most money for charity. This year, the cause is funding a mobile kitchen in Freiburg for Über den Tellerrand. Über den Tellerrand aims to  create opportunities for people of different cultures to meet and and to integrate.

For more information, visit TheGermanyExperience.de/Charity2020

POSTCARDS FROM 2020:
What was 2020 like for you? What did you learn? And most importantly, what message do you want to give to others? I want to compile your responses and put together an episode called Postcards from 2020. Send me your contributions: write me a message at TheGermanyExperience.de/contact, leave me a voice message through my website, or write me an email at info@thegermanyexperience.de.


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de



Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/6b45b8e3/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582286 Singing soul in Germany, and BLM from a distance (Alicia from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/singing-soul-in-germany-and-blm-from-a-distance-alicia-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-6499315 Antoinette Emily from New Zealand You probably know Antoinette Emily from her YouTube channel. Originally from New Zealand, she moved to Germany to be with her then-boyfriend (now-husband) over 10 years ago. We discuss the story of how she came to Germany, the importance of having international friends in Germany, raising bilingual children, why you probably shouldn't build a house in Germany, and, of course, her YouTube channel.

Antoinette's YouTube channel: Antoinette Emily
Antoinette on Instagram: @antoinette_nz

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]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0100 You probably know Antoinette Emily from her YouTube channel. Originally from New Zealand, she moved to Germany to be with her then-boyfriend (now-husband) over 10 years ago. We discuss the story of how she came to Germany, the importance of having international friends in Germany, raising bilingual children, why you probably shouldn't build a house in Germany, and, of course, her YouTube channel.

Antoinette's YouTube channel: Antoinette Emily
Antoinette on Instagram: @antoinette_nz

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/antoinette-emily-from-new-zealand Antoinette Emily from New Zealand 00:42:38 Shaun Behrens 66 full You probably know Antoinette Emily from her YouTube channel. Originally from New Zealand, she moved to Germany to be with her then-boyfriend (now-husband) over 10 years ago. We discuss the story of how she came to Germany, the importance of having international friends in Germany, raising bilingual children, why you probably shouldn't build a house in Germany, and, of course, her YouTube channel.

Antoinette's YouTube channel: Antoinette Emily
Antoinette on Instagram: @antoinette_nz

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The German Uncovered language course, plus bonsues, is discounted by $200 until 30th November 2020! You get the story-based language course, PLUS access to the German Grammar for Beginners and the German Accent and Pronunciation Masterclass courses. The discount code is BLKCM2020 . Use this link:

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/4d9af9ab/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582289 Antoinette Emily from New Zealand https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/antoinette-emily-from-new-zealand no no no no Buzzsprout-6373696 "Germany chose me" (Sneha from India) Sneha from India moved to Germany in 2011. A professional Indian classical dancer, she was expecting something similar to New York, where people knew about the artform of Indian classical dance. Instead, she found herself constantly having to explain to Germans that it wasn't Bollywood dancing that she does...

Sneha explains how she quickly started establishing herself in her artform in Germany by putting on shows, and then later teaching young girls the art of Bharatanatyam. She also takes us through the story of how, when her personal life began falling apart, Munich showed her love and gave her life. And, we discuss the uncertainty that artists face when they choose to dedicate their life to their passion.

Sneha on Instagram:  snetanz
Sneha's dance institute: abhinayaindischertanz

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]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0100 Sneha from India moved to Germany in 2011. A professional Indian classical dancer, she was expecting something similar to New York, where people knew about the artform of Indian classical dance. Instead, she found herself constantly having to explain to Germans that it wasn't Bollywood dancing that she does...

Sneha explains how she quickly started establishing herself in her artform in Germany by putting on shows, and then later teaching young girls the art of Bharatanatyam. She also takes us through the story of how, when her personal life began falling apart, Munich showed her love and gave her life. And, we discuss the uncertainty that artists face when they choose to dedicate their life to their passion.

Sneha on Instagram:  snetanz
Sneha's dance institute: abhinayaindischertanz

GERMAN UNCOVERED COURSE - BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNT!
The German Uncovered language course, plus bonsues, is discounted by $200 until 30th November 2020! You get the story-based language course, PLUS access to the German Grammar for Beginners and the German Accent and Pronunciation Masterclass courses. The discount code is BLKCM2020 . Use this link:

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/germany-chose-me-sneha-from-india "Germany chose me" (Sneha from India) 00:50:53 Shaun Behrens 65 full Sneha from India moved to Germany in 2011. A professional Indian classical dancer, she was expecting something similar to New York, where people knew about the artform of Indian classical dance. Instead, she found herself constantly having to explain to Germans that it wasn't Bollywood dancing that she does...

Sneha explains how she quickly started establishing herself in her artform in Germany by putting on shows, and then later teaching young girls the art of Bharatanatyam. She also takes us through the story of how, when her personal life began falling apart, Munich showed her love and gave her life. And, we discuss the uncertainty that artists face when they choose to dedicate their life to their passion.

Sneha on Instagram:  snetanz
Sneha's dance institute: abhinayaindischertanz

GERMAN UNCOVERED COURSE - BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNT!
The German Uncovered language course, plus bonsues, is discounted by $200 until 30th November 2020! You get the story-based language course, PLUS access to the German Grammar for Beginners and the German Accent and Pronunciation Masterclass courses. The discount code is BLKCM2020 . Use this link:

German Uncovered Course - Black Friday Discount

(I am an affiliate partner of Fluent Language, so if you sign up for that course using my link, you will be helping the show!)

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/c1a60117/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582292 "Germany chose me" (Sneha from India) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/germany-chose-me-sneha-from-india no no no no Buzzsprout-6242425 Teenagers' perspective: Life in Germany & traveling with family (Anna & Alex from the USA) Back in May 2020, I had Linda of the Travelteening blog on the podcast to talk about moving to Germany and traveling around with teenagers. Now, I have the teenagers on! Anna and Alex talk about their move to Germany, their lives here, and about traveling with family.

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]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0100 Back in May 2020, I had Linda of the Travelteening blog on the podcast to talk about moving to Germany and traveling around with teenagers. Now, I have the teenagers on! Anna and Alex talk about their move to Germany, their lives here, and about traveling with family.

OTHER SHOW NOTES

GERMAN UNCOVERED STORY-BASED LANGUAGE COURSE
German Uncovered is a comprehensive German course for beginners, where you learn German through an exciting story. After each chapter, you learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation based on what you read in the story. Disclaimer: I am an affiliate partner of German Uncovered, and I will earn a commission if you sign up using the links below).

Try out the course for free: Experience Story-Based German Learning for Free

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/teenagers-perspective-life-in-germany-traveling-with-family-anna-alex-from-the-usa Teenagers' perspective: Life in Germany & traveling with family (Anna & Alex from the USA) 00:40:43 Shaun Behrens 64 full Back in May 2020, I had Linda of the Travelteening blog on the podcast to talk about moving to Germany and traveling around with teenagers. Now, I have the teenagers on! Anna and Alex talk about their move to Germany, their lives here, and about traveling with family.

OTHER SHOW NOTES

GERMAN UNCOVERED STORY-BASED LANGUAGE COURSE
German Uncovered is a comprehensive German course for beginners, where you learn German through an exciting story. After each chapter, you learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation based on what you read in the story. Disclaimer: I am an affiliate partner of German Uncovered, and I will earn a commission if you sign up using the links below).

Try out the course for free: Experience Story-Based German Learning for Free

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/c0b62609/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582293 Teenagers' perspective: Life in Germany & traveling with family (Anna & Alex from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/teenagers-perspective-life-in-germany-traveling-with-family-anna-alex-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-6162364 Ask a German: Bureaucracy, German pillows, standing in line, and recruitment through fruit (Dominik, Jürgen & Philipp from Ach?) You sent in your questions, and I put them to Germans to get the answers. It's Ask A German time!

The three German guests are the always funny and entertaining hosts of the German podcast, Ach! They answer the questions that listeners sent in over the past few months, and in the process shed some light on some issues foreigners in Germany know all too well. We even come up with a new crime in Germany: Warteschlangeungeduldigkeit (waiting line impatience).

Their website: das-a.ch
Follow Ach! on Twitter: das_ach

The questions that we covered:

  • Are Germans obsessed with fruit?
  • What's up with German pillows?
  • What are the best onomatopoeic German words?
  • What things would they change about Germany?
  • Why are credit cards still not the preferred payment method in Germany?
  • What should foreigners in Germany do less of?
  • Why do some German toilets have a shelf or platform?

Some things we mentioned:


A note of correction: I mentioned I spoke to a Brazilian and a "Belgian" in a recent episode about German idioms...of course, Ivan is from Bulgaria. In the heat of conversation, my brain substituted "Belgian" in. Thanks a lot, brain (and apologies to Ivan).

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]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0100 You sent in your questions, and I put them to Germans to get the answers. It's Ask A German time!

The three German guests are the always funny and entertaining hosts of the German podcast, Ach! They answer the questions that listeners sent in over the past few months, and in the process shed some light on some issues foreigners in Germany know all too well. We even come up with a new crime in Germany: Warteschlangeungeduldigkeit (waiting line impatience).

Their website: das-a.ch
Follow Ach! on Twitter: das_ach

The questions that we covered:

  • Are Germans obsessed with fruit?
  • What's up with German pillows?
  • What are the best onomatopoeic German words?
  • What things would they change about Germany?
  • Why are credit cards still not the preferred payment method in Germany?
  • What should foreigners in Germany do less of?
  • Why do some German toilets have a shelf or platform?

Some things we mentioned:


A note of correction: I mentioned I spoke to a Brazilian and a "Belgian" in a recent episode about German idioms...of course, Ivan is from Bulgaria. In the heat of conversation, my brain substituted "Belgian" in. Thanks a lot, brain (and apologies to Ivan).

JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/ask-a-german-bureaucracy-german-pillows-standing-in-line-and-recruitment-through-fruit-dominik-juergen-philipp-from-ach Ask a German: Bureaucracy, German pillows, standing in line, and recruitment through fruit (Dominik, Jürgen & Philipp from Ach?) 00:57:07 Shaun Behrens 63 full You sent in your questions, and I put them to Germans to get the answers. It's Ask A German time!

The three German guests are the always funny and entertaining hosts of the German podcast, Ach! They answer the questions that listeners sent in over the past few months, and in the process shed some light on some issues foreigners in Germany know all too well. We even come up with a new crime in Germany: Warteschlangeungeduldigkeit (waiting line impatience).

Their website: das-a.ch
Follow Ach! on Twitter: das_ach

The questions that we covered:

  • Are Germans obsessed with fruit?
  • What's up with German pillows?
  • What are the best onomatopoeic German words?
  • What things would they change about Germany?
  • Why are credit cards still not the preferred payment method in Germany?
  • What should foreigners in Germany do less of?
  • Why do some German toilets have a shelf or platform?

Some things we mentioned:


A note of correction: I mentioned I spoke to a Brazilian and a "Belgian" in a recent episode about German idioms...of course, Ivan is from Bulgaria. In the heat of conversation, my brain substituted "Belgian" in. Thanks a lot, brain (and apologies to Ivan).

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/6ab282bf/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582295 Ask a German: Bureaucracy, German pillows, standing in line, and recruitment through fruit (Dominik, Jürgen & Philipp from Ach?) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/ask-a-german-bureaucracy-german-pillows-standing-in-line-and-recruitment-through-fruit-dominik-juergen-philipp-from-ach no no no no Buzzsprout-6045493 Learning about "Mittagsruhe", integrating through a "Kinderladen", and the impact of Brexit (Fiona from the UK) Fiona and her husband are opera singers from the UK who moved to Germany for work. I first met her when she appeared on the episode about Parkrun in Germany, and I wanted to find out more about her path to journey and experiences here...so I invited her back on the show. In our chat, she talks about how she learnt about the "Mittagsruhe" rule in Germany, what a "Kinderladen" is and why it's a help for integrating, the effects or Brexit on her life, and "Geisterfahrers" (wrong-way drivers).

Fiona on Instagram: @volbeat_flo
Fiona on Twitter: hoppersgirl
You can watch videos of her singing opera here and here.

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]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0100 Fiona and her husband are opera singers from the UK who moved to Germany for work. I first met her when she appeared on the episode about Parkrun in Germany, and I wanted to find out more about her path to journey and experiences here...so I invited her back on the show. In our chat, she talks about how she learnt about the "Mittagsruhe" rule in Germany, what a "Kinderladen" is and why it's a help for integrating, the effects or Brexit on her life, and "Geisterfahrers" (wrong-way drivers).

Fiona on Instagram: @volbeat_flo
Fiona on Twitter: hoppersgirl
You can watch videos of her singing opera here and here.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/learning-about-mittagsruhe-integrating-through-a-kinderladen-and-the-impact-of-brexit-fiona-from-the-uk Learning about "Mittagsruhe", integrating through a "Kinderladen", and the impact of Brexit (Fiona from the UK) 00:59:46 Shaun Behrens 62 full Fiona and her husband are opera singers from the UK who moved to Germany for work. I first met her when she appeared on the episode about Parkrun in Germany, and I wanted to find out more about her path to journey and experiences here...so I invited her back on the show. In our chat, she talks about how she learnt about the "Mittagsruhe" rule in Germany, what a "Kinderladen" is and why it's a help for integrating, the effects or Brexit on her life, and "Geisterfahrers" (wrong-way drivers).

Fiona on Instagram: @volbeat_flo
Fiona on Twitter: hoppersgirl
You can watch videos of her singing opera here and here.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/c802b048/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582298 Learning about "Mittagsruhe", integrating through a "Kinderladen", and the impact of Brexit (Fiona from the UK) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/learning-about-mittagsruhe-integrating-through-a-kinderladen-and-the-impact-of-brexit-fiona-from-the-uk no no no no Buzzsprout-5950861 Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria) Ricardo from Brazil and Ivan from Bulgaria are the people behind the Can You German? Instagram account. They met by chance in Germany, where they became friends. Later, when Ivan was stuck in Brazil due to COVID-19, they spent a lot of time together, and it was during this time that Can You German? was born.

We discuss their Instagram page, why German is obsessed with idioms that have to do with sausage, ass, and pigs, and the culture shock for men when they learn that sitting down to pee in German is the norm.

Follow Can You German? on Instagram: @canyougerman

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ASK A GERMAN: SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS
I have lined up three "qualified" Germans (i.e. they're German) to answer your questions! So if you have a question (or questions) that you have been wanting to ask Germans but never have, now's the time! Get in touch and send me your questions in one of the following ways:

  • Go to thegermanyexperience.de/contact and send me your question
  • Mail me: info@thegermanyexperience.de
  • You can also leave me a voicemail on my website by clicking on the little microphone icon on the bottom right of your screen.


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GERMAN UNCOVERED STORY-BASED LANGUAGE COURSE
German Uncovered is a comprehensive German course for beginners, where you learn German through an exciting story. After each chapter, you learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation based on what you read in the story. Disclaimer: I am an affiliate partner of German Uncovered, and I will earn a commission if you sign up using the links below).

Try out the course for free: Experience Story-Based German Learning for Free

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]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Ricardo from Brazil and Ivan from Bulgaria are the people behind the Can You German? Instagram account. They met by chance in Germany, where they became friends. Later, when Ivan was stuck in Brazil due to COVID-19, they spent a lot of time together, and it was during this time that Can You German? was born.

We discuss their Instagram page, why German is obsessed with idioms that have to do with sausage, ass, and pigs, and the culture shock for men when they learn that sitting down to pee in German is the norm.

Follow Can You German? on Instagram: @canyougerman

OTHER SHOW NOTES:


ASK A GERMAN: SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS
I have lined up three "qualified" Germans (i.e. they're German) to answer your questions! So if you have a question (or questions) that you have been wanting to ask Germans but never have, now's the time! Get in touch and send me your questions in one of the following ways:

  • Go to thegermanyexperience.de/contact and send me your question
  • Mail me: info@thegermanyexperience.de
  • You can also leave me a voicemail on my website by clicking on the little microphone icon on the bottom right of your screen.


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

Visit the official The Germany Experience website

Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de


GERMAN UNCOVERED STORY-BASED LANGUAGE COURSE
German Uncovered is a comprehensive German course for beginners, where you learn German through an exciting story. After each chapter, you learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation based on what you read in the story. Disclaimer: I am an affiliate partner of German Uncovered, and I will earn a commission if you sign up using the links below).

Try out the course for free: Experience Story-Based German Learning for Free

And sign up for German Uncovered: German Uncovered

Support the show

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/wurst-arsch-schwein-idioms-why-der-die-das-is-weird-and-sitting-down-to-pee-in-germany-ricardo-from-brazil-ivan-from-bulgaria Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria) 00:56:19 Shaun Behrens 61 full Ricardo from Brazil and Ivan from Bulgaria are the people behind the Can You German? Instagram account. They met by chance in Germany, where they became friends. Later, when Ivan was stuck in Brazil due to COVID-19, they spent a lot of time together, and it was during this time that Can You German? was born.

We discuss their Instagram page, why German is obsessed with idioms that have to do with sausage, ass, and pigs, and the culture shock for men when they learn that sitting down to pee in German is the norm.

Follow Can You German? on Instagram: @canyougerman

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/97f51c55/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582298 Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das” is weird, and sitting down to pee in Germany (Ricardo from Brazil & Ivan from Bulgaria) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/wurst-arsch-schwein-idioms-why-der-die-das-is-weird-and-sitting-down-to-pee-in-germany-ricardo-from-brazil-ivan-from-bulgaria no no no no Buzzsprout-5823262 Things to know before learning German (Elysse from Elysse Speaks) Elysse is the host of Elysse Speaks, a YouTube channel about her experiences learning multiple languages (including sign language). One of the languages she speaks is German, and I invited her on the podcast to talk about German, what would have been good to know before learning German, and why learning German is like being in a complicated but cool relationship.

Elysse's video that we base our discussion on: What I wish I knew BEFORE learning German

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]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Elysse is the host of Elysse Speaks, a YouTube channel about her experiences learning multiple languages (including sign language). One of the languages she speaks is German, and I invited her on the podcast to talk about German, what would have been good to know before learning German, and why learning German is like being in a complicated but cool relationship.

Elysse's video that we base our discussion on: What I wish I knew BEFORE learning German

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Follow her on Instagram: @elyssespeaks

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/things-to-know-before-learning-german-elysse-from-elysse-speaks Things to know before learning German (Elysse from Elysse Speaks) 00:40:09 Shaun Behrens 60 full Elysse is the host of Elysse Speaks, a YouTube channel about her experiences learning multiple languages (including sign language). One of the languages she speaks is German, and I invited her on the podcast to talk about German, what would have been good to know before learning German, and why learning German is like being in a complicated but cool relationship.

Elysse's video that we base our discussion on: What I wish I knew BEFORE learning German

Subscribe to Elysse's YouTube channel: Elysse Speaks
Follow her on Instagram: @elyssespeaks

Elysse's German learning resources:

ASK A GERMAN: SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS
I have lined up three "qualified" Germans (i.e. they're German) to answer your questions! So if you have a question (or questions) that you have been wanting to ask Germans but never have, now's the time! Get in touch and send me your questions in one of the following ways:

  • Go to thegermanyexperience.de/contact and send me your question
  • Mail me: info@thegermanyexperience.de
  • You can also leave me a voicemail on my website by clicking on the little microphone icon on the bottom right of your screen.


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GERMAN UNCOVERED STORY-BASED LANGUAGE COURSE
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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/d3a5724b/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582300 Things to know before learning German (Elysse from Elysse Speaks) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/things-to-know-before-learning-german-elysse-from-elysse-speaks no no no no Buzzsprout-5716207 The attraction of Munich, the versatility of “Doch!”, and environmentalism in Germany (Sarah from Canada) Sarah from Canada came to Munich 4 years ago to get her Masters degree. At first the plan was to stay two years (which at the time she felt was too long). But soon she fell in love with Munich and found many reasons to stay. Sarah discusses those reasons with me, as well as how she went about learning German, the magic of the word, "Doch", and her observations of environmentalism in Germany.

Sarah also hosts a podcast about international life with a focus on relationships called Falling Hard, and she has a blog about environmentalism and the economy called Circular Not Infinite. Her Instagram is @Sar.Cotter. You should also follow her podcast on Instagram: @fallinghardpodcast

Later in the episode, I also talk to Kerstin, creator of the German Uncovered story-based language course.

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]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Sarah from Canada came to Munich 4 years ago to get her Masters degree. At first the plan was to stay two years (which at the time she felt was too long). But soon she fell in love with Munich and found many reasons to stay. Sarah discusses those reasons with me, as well as how she went about learning German, the magic of the word, "Doch", and her observations of environmentalism in Germany.

Sarah also hosts a podcast about international life with a focus on relationships called Falling Hard, and she has a blog about environmentalism and the economy called Circular Not Infinite. Her Instagram is @Sar.Cotter. You should also follow her podcast on Instagram: @fallinghardpodcast

Later in the episode, I also talk to Kerstin, creator of the German Uncovered story-based language course.

Try out the course for free: Experience Story-Based German Learning for Free

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-attraction-of-munich-the-versatility-of-doch-and-environmentalism-in-germany-sarah-from-canada The attraction of Munich, the versatility of “Doch!”, and environmentalism in Germany (Sarah from Canada) 00:54:20 Shaun Behrens 59 full Sarah from Canada came to Munich 4 years ago to get her Masters degree. At first the plan was to stay two years (which at the time she felt was too long). But soon she fell in love with Munich and found many reasons to stay. Sarah discusses those reasons with me, as well as how she went about learning German, the magic of the word, "Doch", and her observations of environmentalism in Germany.

Sarah also hosts a podcast about international life with a focus on relationships called Falling Hard, and she has a blog about environmentalism and the economy called Circular Not Infinite. Her Instagram is @Sar.Cotter. You should also follow her podcast on Instagram: @fallinghardpodcast

Later in the episode, I also talk to Kerstin, creator of the German Uncovered story-based language course.

Try out the course for free: Experience Story-Based German Learning for Free

And sign up for German Uncovered: German Uncovered

Note: I am an affiliate partner with Fluent Language (because I like the concept of the course), so if you sign up for the course using those links, you'll also be helping The Germany Experience podcast.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/b32e423f/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582301 The attraction of Munich, the versatility of “Doch!”, and environmentalism in Germany (Sarah from Canada) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-attraction-of-munich-the-versatility-of-doch-and-environmentalism-in-germany-sarah-from-canada no no no no Buzzsprout-5558539 German youth words of 2020 (Nina from Germany) Every year, the Langenscheidt publishing house searches for the youth word of that year. It's happening again, and Nina from Germany (who previously appeared in the Fasching episode back in February) helps me explain the words and the memes behind them. We also try and figure out if the youth actually uses these words...

The words we discuss: Schabernack, Mittwoch, Sauftrag, Wild, Lost, Köftespiess, Digga, Cringe, and Mashallah 

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]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Every year, the Langenscheidt publishing house searches for the youth word of that year. It's happening again, and Nina from Germany (who previously appeared in the Fasching episode back in February) helps me explain the words and the memes behind them. We also try and figure out if the youth actually uses these words...

The words we discuss: Schabernack, Mittwoch, Sauftrag, Wild, Lost, Köftespiess, Digga, Cringe, and Mashallah 

Some links to things we mention in the discussion: 

Follow Nina on Instragram.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/german-youth-words-of-2020-nina-from-germany German youth words of 2020 (Nina from Germany) 00:36:25 Shaun Behrens 58 full Every year, the Langenscheidt publishing house searches for the youth word of that year. It's happening again, and Nina from Germany (who previously appeared in the Fasching episode back in February) helps me explain the words and the memes behind them. We also try and figure out if the youth actually uses these words...

The words we discuss: Schabernack, Mittwoch, Sauftrag, Wild, Lost, Köftespiess, Digga, Cringe, and Mashallah 

Some links to things we mention in the discussion: 

Follow Nina on Instragram.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/9f614701/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582303 German youth words of 2020 (Nina from Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/german-youth-words-of-2020-nina-from-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-5512597 Germany and climate change (Patrick Niedermayer from Germany) For foreigners living in Germany, you might be thinking that you live in a country that is doing a lot to combat global warming. After all, Germany signed the Paris Agreement, and it put together the Klimapaket (climate package). But according to my guest this week, Patrick Niedermayer, Germany isn't doing enough.

This episode is a deep dive into what climate change is, what Germany has done (and why it isn't sufficient), and what foreigners living in Germany can do about the situation.

Patrick’s blog (German): https://patrick-niedermayer.de/blog


Patrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickndmr/

Get involved on 25th September 2020 and join a Fridays for Future demonstration near you!

Key take-aways from my discussion with Patrick:

  • The CO2 in our atmosphere has increased exponentially since the industrial revolution: the increase in the last 100 years is the same as the increase in the previous 10.000 years.
  • It’s not too late to limit the increase in average temperatures (although we can’t reverse it anymore)
  • The Paris Agreement was good, but Germany (and other countries) are not adhering to it
  • For Patrick, there are two aspects to climate justice: firstly, the industrialized countries expecting developing countries not to use coal and other fossil fuels to build wealth, and secondly, the people in power are the ones who have caused our current situation (albeit not intentionally), while the ones demanding change are the ones who have to live with the consequences of inaction.
  • Germany is doing something to combat climate change, but not enough; they’ve cut funding for projects like solar power, they have not acted on the Paris Agreement, and the Klimapaket is disappointing.
  • Foreigners can’t vote, but being political isn’t only about voting: you can still go and protest and make your voice heard.

What foreigners living in Germany can do:

When looking at changes you can make, look for the things with the least amount of effort on your part, but which have a big impact on reducing your carbon footprint

  • Switch to green energy (ökostrom) for your apartment or house.
  • Try to switch to electric cars or scooters if it’s possible
  • Zero waste
  • Reduce meat consumption
  • Educate yourself

Links and information:

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0200 For foreigners living in Germany, you might be thinking that you live in a country that is doing a lot to combat global warming. After all, Germany signed the Paris Agreement, and it put together the Klimapaket (climate package). But according to my guest this week, Patrick Niedermayer, Germany isn't doing enough.

This episode is a deep dive into what climate change is, what Germany has done (and why it isn't sufficient), and what foreigners living in Germany can do about the situation.

Patrick’s blog (German): https://patrick-niedermayer.de/blog


Patrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickndmr/

Get involved on 25th September 2020 and join a Fridays for Future demonstration near you!

Key take-aways from my discussion with Patrick:

  • The CO2 in our atmosphere has increased exponentially since the industrial revolution: the increase in the last 100 years is the same as the increase in the previous 10.000 years.
  • It’s not too late to limit the increase in average temperatures (although we can’t reverse it anymore)
  • The Paris Agreement was good, but Germany (and other countries) are not adhering to it
  • For Patrick, there are two aspects to climate justice: firstly, the industrialized countries expecting developing countries not to use coal and other fossil fuels to build wealth, and secondly, the people in power are the ones who have caused our current situation (albeit not intentionally), while the ones demanding change are the ones who have to live with the consequences of inaction.
  • Germany is doing something to combat climate change, but not enough; they’ve cut funding for projects like solar power, they have not acted on the Paris Agreement, and the Klimapaket is disappointing.
  • Foreigners can’t vote, but being political isn’t only about voting: you can still go and protest and make your voice heard.

What foreigners living in Germany can do:

When looking at changes you can make, look for the things with the least amount of effort on your part, but which have a big impact on reducing your carbon footprint

  • Switch to green energy (ökostrom) for your apartment or house.
  • Try to switch to electric cars or scooters if it’s possible
  • Zero waste
  • Reduce meat consumption
  • Educate yourself

Links and information:

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/germany-and-climate-change-patrick-niedermayer-from-germany Germany and climate change (Patrick Niedermayer from Germany) 00:55:36 Shaun Behrens 57 full For foreigners living in Germany, you might be thinking that you live in a country that is doing a lot to combat global warming. After all, Germany signed the Paris Agreement, and it put together the Klimapaket (climate package). But according to my guest this week, Patrick Niedermayer, Germany isn't doing enough.

This episode is a deep dive into what climate change is, what Germany has done (and why it isn't sufficient), and what foreigners living in Germany can do about the situation.

Patrick’s blog (German): https://patrick-niedermayer.de/blog


Patrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickndmr/

Get involved on 25th September 2020 and join a Fridays for Future demonstration near you!

Key take-aways from my discussion with Patrick:

  • The CO2 in our atmosphere has increased exponentially since the industrial revolution: the increase in the last 100 years is the same as the increase in the previous 10.000 years.
  • It’s not too late to limit the increase in average temperatures (although we can’t reverse it anymore)
  • The Paris Agreement was good, but Germany (and other countries) are not adhering to it
  • For Patrick, there are two aspects to climate justice: firstly, the industrialized countries expecting developing countries not to use coal and other fossil fuels to build wealth, and secondly, the people in power are the ones who have caused our current situation (albeit not intentionally), while the ones demanding change are the ones who have to live with the consequences of inaction.
  • Germany is doing something to combat climate change, but not enough; they’ve cut funding for projects like solar power, they have not acted on the Paris Agreement, and the Klimapaket is disappointing.
  • Foreigners can’t vote, but being political isn’t only about voting: you can still go and protest and make your voice heard.

What foreigners living in Germany can do:

When looking at changes you can make, look for the things with the least amount of effort on your part, but which have a big impact on reducing your carbon footprint

  • Switch to green energy (ökostrom) for your apartment or house.
  • Try to switch to electric cars or scooters if it’s possible
  • Zero waste
  • Reduce meat consumption
  • Educate yourself

Links and information:

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/365a3cc9/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582305 Germany and climate change (Patrick Niedermayer from Germany) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/germany-and-climate-change-patrick-niedermayer-from-germany no no no no Buzzsprout-5411431 BONUS - Recent German history, and escaping East Berlin by pretending to be a swan (Emma from the USA) In this outtake from my interview with Emma from the USA, we discuss recent German history, and how to win freedom by pretending to be a swan.

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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0200 In this outtake from my interview with Emma from the USA, we discuss recent German history, and how to win freedom by pretending to be a swan.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/bonus-recent-german-history-and-escaping-east-berlin-by-pretending-to-be-a-swan-emma-from-the-usa BONUS - Recent German history, and escaping East Berlin by pretending to be a swan (Emma from the USA) 00:07:37 Shaun Behrens bonus In this outtake from my interview with Emma from the USA, we discuss recent German history, and how to win freedom by pretending to be a swan.

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-5411263 Emma dances here (Emma from the USA) Emma is a dancer who moved from New York City to Berlin. Even though Berlin is a big city, she still has to adjust to the slower pace of life here. She also discusses why there is more freedom to be adventurous with your career in Germany, why Germany is attractive to performing artists, the Visa that allows her to be here, and what you gain when you open yourself up to learning a new language.

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The 639 year organ musical composition: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/05/slowly-does-it-chord-changes-in-639-year-long-organ-piece

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]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Emma is a dancer who moved from New York City to Berlin. Even though Berlin is a big city, she still has to adjust to the slower pace of life here. She also discusses why there is more freedom to be adventurous with your career in Germany, why Germany is attractive to performing artists, the Visa that allows her to be here, and what you gain when you open yourself up to learning a new language.

Follow Emma on Instagram.

The 639 year organ musical composition: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/05/slowly-does-it-chord-changes-in-639-year-long-organ-piece

JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/emma-dances-here-emma-from-the-usa Emma dances here (Emma from the USA) 00:34:32 Shaun Behrens 56 full Emma is a dancer who moved from New York City to Berlin. Even though Berlin is a big city, she still has to adjust to the slower pace of life here. She also discusses why there is more freedom to be adventurous with your career in Germany, why Germany is attractive to performing artists, the Visa that allows her to be here, and what you gain when you open yourself up to learning a new language.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/a79aef78/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582309 Emma dances here (Emma from the USA) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/emma-dances-here-emma-from-the-usa no no no no Buzzsprout-5310037 Everything changes all the time: finding your place in Germany (Shaked from Israel) Shaked moved from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Germany to take the next step in her dance career: a move to dance management or production. But does she want to leave the actual dancing aspect behind? And how can she adapt when the German city she lives in doesn't necessarily give her the career opportunities she is looking for?

Shaked talks us through the crossroads that she finds herself at now. We also discuss having a German partner as a portal into German culture, and how the Israeli culture might be even more direct than the German culture...

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]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Shaked moved from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Germany to take the next step in her dance career: a move to dance management or production. But does she want to leave the actual dancing aspect behind? And how can she adapt when the German city she lives in doesn't necessarily give her the career opportunities she is looking for?

Shaked talks us through the crossroads that she finds herself at now. We also discuss having a German partner as a portal into German culture, and how the Israeli culture might be even more direct than the German culture...

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/everything-changes-all-the-time-finding-your-place-in-germany-shaked-from-israel Everything changes all the time: finding your place in Germany (Shaked from Israel) 00:49:37 Shaun Behrens 55 full Shaked moved from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Germany to take the next step in her dance career: a move to dance management or production. But does she want to leave the actual dancing aspect behind? And how can she adapt when the German city she lives in doesn't necessarily give her the career opportunities she is looking for?

Shaked talks us through the crossroads that she finds herself at now. We also discuss having a German partner as a portal into German culture, and how the Israeli culture might be even more direct than the German culture...

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/2486e0c2/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582311 Everything changes all the time: finding your place in Germany (Shaked from Israel) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/everything-changes-all-the-time-finding-your-place-in-germany-shaked-from-israel no no no no Buzzsprout-5231440 RERUN: Living abroad teaches us the power of connections (Anna from Canada) Originally released on September 4th, 2019 (episode #14).

Anna Noakes Schulze from Canada presented a TEDx talk called “Living Abroad Teaches Us the Power of Connections”, and in it she tells her own expat story to demonstrate how those that we make connections with shape our lives and who we are, even if we don't live near them. This will resonate with many expats, and so I invited her to come on the show.

In this interview, she expands on the TEDx talk to reveal her wisdom and insights that describe the expat experience. She discusses the question of identity, learning German too fast, raising special needs children in Germany, and of course, the talk itself.

Anna’s Website: https://www.sunflowerux.com/

Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanoakesschulze/

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]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Originally released on September 4th, 2019 (episode #14).

Anna Noakes Schulze from Canada presented a TEDx talk called “Living Abroad Teaches Us the Power of Connections”, and in it she tells her own expat story to demonstrate how those that we make connections with shape our lives and who we are, even if we don't live near them. This will resonate with many expats, and so I invited her to come on the show.

In this interview, she expands on the TEDx talk to reveal her wisdom and insights that describe the expat experience. She discusses the question of identity, learning German too fast, raising special needs children in Germany, and of course, the talk itself.

Anna’s Website: https://www.sunflowerux.com/

Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanoakesschulze/

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-living-abroad-teaches-us-the-power-of-connections-anna-from-canada RERUN: Living abroad teaches us the power of connections (Anna from Canada) 00:47:59 Shaun Behrens full Originally released on September 4th, 2019 (episode #14).

Anna Noakes Schulze from Canada presented a TEDx talk called “Living Abroad Teaches Us the Power of Connections”, and in it she tells her own expat story to demonstrate how those that we make connections with shape our lives and who we are, even if we don't live near them. This will resonate with many expats, and so I invited her to come on the show.

In this interview, she expands on the TEDx talk to reveal her wisdom and insights that describe the expat experience. She discusses the question of identity, learning German too fast, raising special needs children in Germany, and of course, the talk itself.

Anna’s Website: https://www.sunflowerux.com/

Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanoakesschulze/

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-5062754 RERUN: Discussing German stereotypes with Nicole from The Expat Cast Originally released on October 20th, 2019 (episode #20).

Are Germans really efficient? Do they like order? Are they as punctual as everyone says they are? Nicole, a US expat living in Germany and the host of The Expat Cast, helps me confirm or bust common stereotypes and cliches about Germans.

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]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200 Originally released on October 20th, 2019 (episode #20).

Are Germans really efficient? Do they like order? Are they as punctual as everyone says they are? Nicole, a US expat living in Germany and the host of The Expat Cast, helps me confirm or bust common stereotypes and cliches about Germans.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-discussing-german-stereotypes-with-nicole-from-the-expat-cast RERUN: Discussing German stereotypes with Nicole from The Expat Cast 00:39:58 Shaun Behrens full Originally released on October 20th, 2019 (episode #20).

Are Germans really efficient? Do they like order? Are they as punctual as everyone says they are? Nicole, a US expat living in Germany and the host of The Expat Cast, helps me confirm or bust common stereotypes and cliches about Germans.

Find Nicole:

The Expat Cast podcast
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Mail Nicole: theexpatcast@gmail.com

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-5027948 RERUN: Teaching English, Learning Languages, and Raising Bilingual Children in Germany (Lori from USA) Originally released on July 2nd, 2019 (episode #6).

Lori from USA has been teaching English in Germany for almost 40 years, so it’s not surprising that she has a thing or two to say about learning new languages. In fact, her language pedigree goes back to even before she moved to Germany, when she was a German high school teacher in the States. 

In this interview, Lori’s wisdom and wit shine through as she discusses how she got started teaching in Germany at a Volkshochschule, how speaking a language doesn’t necessarily mean you understand the culture, the importance of good pronunciation when learning a second language, and raising children in a bilingual household. 

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]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0200 Originally released on July 2nd, 2019 (episode #6).

Lori from USA has been teaching English in Germany for almost 40 years, so it’s not surprising that she has a thing or two to say about learning new languages. In fact, her language pedigree goes back to even before she moved to Germany, when she was a German high school teacher in the States. 

In this interview, Lori’s wisdom and wit shine through as she discusses how she got started teaching in Germany at a Volkshochschule, how speaking a language doesn’t necessarily mean you understand the culture, the importance of good pronunciation when learning a second language, and raising children in a bilingual household. 

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/rerun-teaching-english-learning-languages-and-raising-bilingual-children-in-germany-lori-from-usa RERUN: Teaching English, Learning Languages, and Raising Bilingual Children in Germany (Lori from USA) 00:33:41 Shaun Behrens full Originally released on July 2nd, 2019 (episode #6).

Lori from USA has been teaching English in Germany for almost 40 years, so it’s not surprising that she has a thing or two to say about learning new languages. In fact, her language pedigree goes back to even before she moved to Germany, when she was a German high school teacher in the States. 

In this interview, Lori’s wisdom and wit shine through as she discusses how she got started teaching in Germany at a Volkshochschule, how speaking a language doesn’t necessarily mean you understand the culture, the importance of good pronunciation when learning a second language, and raising children in a bilingual household. 

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-4962626 An update on my hospital visit, and audio logs from my hospital room I spent two nights in hospital recently, and during my stay, I recorded several audio logs about my experience. You can hear them in this bonus episode.

Since I won't be able to edit the podcast while I recover, I will be putting out some 2019 episodes over the next few weeks.

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]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0200 I spent two nights in hospital recently, and during my stay, I recorded several audio logs about my experience. You can hear them in this bonus episode.

Since I won't be able to edit the podcast while I recover, I will be putting out some 2019 episodes over the next few weeks.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/an-update-on-my-hospital-visit-and-audio-logs-from-my-hospital-room An update on my hospital visit, and audio logs from my hospital room 00:13:51 Shaun Behrens bonus I spent two nights in hospital recently, and during my stay, I recorded several audio logs about my experience. You can hear them in this bonus episode.

Since I won't be able to edit the podcast while I recover, I will be putting out some 2019 episodes over the next few weeks.

Thank you to everyone who has messaged me well-wishes!


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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-4820285 German culture: The top 10 selling musical artists in Germany (Craig from Scotland) In order to better understand the music tastes of Germans, Craig from Scotland joins me to look at the top 10 selling musical artists in Germany. This includes German and international acts who have sold the most albums since the BVMI started certifying albums back in 1975.

You can find the list on Wikipedia. To better get to know the German acts on this list, I put together a YouTube and Spotify playlist: 

The bands and artists we discuss: 

We also discuss Craig's path to Germany, and he gives us some of his own recommendations of German bands you should check out: 

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]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200 In order to better understand the music tastes of Germans, Craig from Scotland joins me to look at the top 10 selling musical artists in Germany. This includes German and international acts who have sold the most albums since the BVMI started certifying albums back in 1975.

You can find the list on Wikipedia. To better get to know the German acts on this list, I put together a YouTube and Spotify playlist: 

The bands and artists we discuss: 

We also discuss Craig's path to Germany, and he gives us some of his own recommendations of German bands you should check out: 

Subscribe to Craig's podcast:

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/german-culture-the-top-10-selling-musical-artists-in-germany-craig-from-scotland German culture: The top 10 selling musical artists in Germany (Craig from Scotland) 00:47:04 Shaun Behrens 54 full In order to better understand the music tastes of Germans, Craig from Scotland joins me to look at the top 10 selling musical artists in Germany. This includes German and international acts who have sold the most albums since the BVMI started certifying albums back in 1975.

You can find the list on Wikipedia. To better get to know the German acts on this list, I put together a YouTube and Spotify playlist: 

The bands and artists we discuss: 

We also discuss Craig's path to Germany, and he gives us some of his own recommendations of German bands you should check out: 

Subscribe to Craig's podcast:

Follow Craig on Instagram and Facebook.


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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-4724135 African abroad (Tania from Kenya) Tania was born in Kenya and has lived in five different African countries. After a short time in Thailand, she’s landed up in Germany, and she feels like this is somewhere she can stay for a longer time. 

Some of the reasons for this include feeling safer in Germany than in Kenya, and having the safety net of social help that is available in Germany. And yet, despite her contentment in Germany, her heart still belongs to Kenya. Talking with Tania, it’s clear that Kenya is still very much a part of her identity. 

She explains how, in her early times in Germany, she realized that she was in danger of losing her own identity as she integrated into the culture, and that she looked for ways to stay true to her roots. One way she does this on a daily basis is by giving back to Africa as much as possible.

She does it through several projects: Swahili Secrets is a travel service where you can book tours and safaris in Kenya. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has just about stopped tourism, and so Tania now sells African-inspired accessories on the site — and gives 20% of the sales back to the community in Kenya.

Bantu Sisters does eclectic interior decor, and they give back to artisans. And finally, The Kenyan Kind unites everyone with a connection to Kenya, with the goal of inspiring, connecting, and giving back. 

Tania talks to me about why she loves Germany, how the German directness is completely opposite to the Kenyan culture, how Germany is stress-free in many ways, and the differences between German and Kenyan people. 

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]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Tania was born in Kenya and has lived in five different African countries. After a short time in Thailand, she’s landed up in Germany, and she feels like this is somewhere she can stay for a longer time. 

Some of the reasons for this include feeling safer in Germany than in Kenya, and having the safety net of social help that is available in Germany. And yet, despite her contentment in Germany, her heart still belongs to Kenya. Talking with Tania, it’s clear that Kenya is still very much a part of her identity. 

She explains how, in her early times in Germany, she realized that she was in danger of losing her own identity as she integrated into the culture, and that she looked for ways to stay true to her roots. One way she does this on a daily basis is by giving back to Africa as much as possible.

She does it through several projects: Swahili Secrets is a travel service where you can book tours and safaris in Kenya. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has just about stopped tourism, and so Tania now sells African-inspired accessories on the site — and gives 20% of the sales back to the community in Kenya.

Bantu Sisters does eclectic interior decor, and they give back to artisans. And finally, The Kenyan Kind unites everyone with a connection to Kenya, with the goal of inspiring, connecting, and giving back. 

Tania talks to me about why she loves Germany, how the German directness is completely opposite to the Kenyan culture, how Germany is stress-free in many ways, and the differences between German and Kenyan people. 

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/african-abroad-tania-from-kenya African abroad (Tania from Kenya) 00:46:13 Shaun Behrens 53 full Tania was born in Kenya and has lived in five different African countries. After a short time in Thailand, she’s landed up in Germany, and she feels like this is somewhere she can stay for a longer time. 

Some of the reasons for this include feeling safer in Germany than in Kenya, and having the safety net of social help that is available in Germany. And yet, despite her contentment in Germany, her heart still belongs to Kenya. Talking with Tania, it’s clear that Kenya is still very much a part of her identity. 

She explains how, in her early times in Germany, she realized that she was in danger of losing her own identity as she integrated into the culture, and that she looked for ways to stay true to her roots. One way she does this on a daily basis is by giving back to Africa as much as possible.

She does it through several projects: Swahili Secrets is a travel service where you can book tours and safaris in Kenya. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has just about stopped tourism, and so Tania now sells African-inspired accessories on the site — and gives 20% of the sales back to the community in Kenya.

Bantu Sisters does eclectic interior decor, and they give back to artisans. And finally, The Kenyan Kind unites everyone with a connection to Kenya, with the goal of inspiring, connecting, and giving back. 

Tania talks to me about why she loves Germany, how the German directness is completely opposite to the Kenyan culture, how Germany is stress-free in many ways, and the differences between German and Kenyan people. 

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-4628612 Sandals and socks, making friends with Germans, and "selfishly" staying in Germany (Amy from the USA) Amy always had a dream of living in Germany, and even happened to marry someone who felt the same way. So living here has kind of been a dream come true. And generally, Amy is really happy here -- she admits that she was "right" about wanting to live here.

But making friends with Germans is one aspect that has been a challenge. Amy is sociable and outgoing, and has done everything you're supposed to do to integrate yourself: take part in local events, be open, and seek out social situations. Add to this the fact the American friends she meets here always end up leaving, and it's easy to see why she feels that building a community is difficult.

We discuss these difficulties with making real connections with Germans. Amy also talks about how she sometimes feels a bit "selfish" having made the decision to stay in Germany, and we cover her very controversial views on sandals and socks.

Amy's blog post about things she prefers in Germany: The Ways: Part Zwei

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]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0200 Amy always had a dream of living in Germany, and even happened to marry someone who felt the same way. So living here has kind of been a dream come true. And generally, Amy is really happy here -- she admits that she was "right" about wanting to live here.

But making friends with Germans is one aspect that has been a challenge. Amy is sociable and outgoing, and has done everything you're supposed to do to integrate yourself: take part in local events, be open, and seek out social situations. Add to this the fact the American friends she meets here always end up leaving, and it's easy to see why she feels that building a community is difficult.

We discuss these difficulties with making real connections with Germans. Amy also talks about how she sometimes feels a bit "selfish" having made the decision to stay in Germany, and we cover her very controversial views on sandals and socks.

Amy's blog post about things she prefers in Germany: The Ways: Part Zwei

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/sandals-and-socks-making-friends-with-germans-and-selfishly-staying-in-germany-amy-from-the-usa Sandals and socks, making friends with Germans, and "selfishly" staying in Germany (Amy from the USA) 00:41:26 Shaun Behrens 52 full Amy always had a dream of living in Germany, and even happened to marry someone who felt the same way. So living here has kind of been a dream come true. And generally, Amy is really happy here -- she admits that she was "right" about wanting to live here.

But making friends with Germans is one aspect that has been a challenge. Amy is sociable and outgoing, and has done everything you're supposed to do to integrate yourself: take part in local events, be open, and seek out social situations. Add to this the fact the American friends she meets here always end up leaving, and it's easy to see why she feels that building a community is difficult.

We discuss these difficulties with making real connections with Germans. Amy also talks about how she sometimes feels a bit "selfish" having made the decision to stay in Germany, and we cover her very controversial views on sandals and socks.

Amy's blog post about things she prefers in Germany: The Ways: Part Zwei

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-4538654 Just a diplomatic spouse (Alexandra from Romania) Being the spouse of a diplomat comes with a very specific lifestyle: you move around a lot, you don't stay in a country for long, and you never know where you'll be moved to next.

Alexandra Paucescu is a Romanian married to a diplomat, and she has been based in Germany for several years. We discuss what a day in her life is like, whether or not she regrets giving up a management career for her current role, how she suffered from mild depression in her early time in Germany, and also gives some advice that doesn't just apply to diplomats, but to any foreigner moving from country to country.

We also discuss her self-published book, "Just a Diplomatic Spouse", that is, in her words, "a diary, a book on diplomatic etiquette, lifestyle and travel blog, ALL IN ONE".

Purchase the book from Amazon: Just a Diplomatic Spouse 
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]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0200 Being the spouse of a diplomat comes with a very specific lifestyle: you move around a lot, you don't stay in a country for long, and you never know where you'll be moved to next.

Alexandra Paucescu is a Romanian married to a diplomat, and she has been based in Germany for several years. We discuss what a day in her life is like, whether or not she regrets giving up a management career for her current role, how she suffered from mild depression in her early time in Germany, and also gives some advice that doesn't just apply to diplomats, but to any foreigner moving from country to country.

We also discuss her self-published book, "Just a Diplomatic Spouse", that is, in her words, "a diary, a book on diplomatic etiquette, lifestyle and travel blog, ALL IN ONE".

Purchase the book from Amazon: Just a Diplomatic Spouse 
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/just-a-diplomatic-spouse-alexandra-from-romania Just a diplomatic spouse (Alexandra from Romania) 00:46:21 Shaun Behrens 51 full Being the spouse of a diplomat comes with a very specific lifestyle: you move around a lot, you don't stay in a country for long, and you never know where you'll be moved to next.

Alexandra Paucescu is a Romanian married to a diplomat, and she has been based in Germany for several years. We discuss what a day in her life is like, whether or not she regrets giving up a management career for her current role, how she suffered from mild depression in her early time in Germany, and also gives some advice that doesn't just apply to diplomats, but to any foreigner moving from country to country.

We also discuss her self-published book, "Just a Diplomatic Spouse", that is, in her words, "a diary, a book on diplomatic etiquette, lifestyle and travel blog, ALL IN ONE".

Purchase the book from Amazon: Just a Diplomatic Spouse 
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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-4439876 Singing schlager music in Germany, and misogyny in the music industry (Sarah Jane Scott from the USA) Sarah Jane Scott is an American who has had success as a Schlager singer in Germany. But how does an English-speaking "Ausländer" become a Schlager star?

Sarah Jane explains her path to Germany and her Schlager success, talks about what it’s like to be a Schlager singer, and about how she is currently evaluating her next steps. We go into the unhealthy record label/artist relationship, and talk about systemic misogyny and exploitation in the music industry.

Sarah Jane Scott's Instagram: Sarah Jane Scott

Sarah Jane Scott's Wikipedia page (German): https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Jane_Scott

Some Sarah Jane Scott songs we mentioned in the interview:
Sarah Jane Scott - I Love You (I'll Tell You In a Song)
Sarah Jane Scott - Was War Los Gestern Nacht?
Heino, Sarah Jane Scott - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Sarah Jane Scott's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgDkhwCUwy2Qiz2Dwbj4Qg

Heino: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heino

Some big Schlager artists:
Helene Fischer - Atemlos Durch Die Nacht
Andrea Berg - Mosaik
Howard Carpendale - Hello Again
Roland Kaiser - Kein Problem
Udo Jürgens - Griechischen Wein

Peggy March: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggy_March
Connie Francis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Francis

Upskirting is only now illegal in Germany:
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-makes-upskirting-a-punishable-crime/a-54037371

The war on upskirting started last year:
https://www.dw.com/en/the-war-on-upskirting-in-germany/a-50173870

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]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0200 Sarah Jane Scott is an American who has had success as a Schlager singer in Germany. But how does an English-speaking "Ausländer" become a Schlager star?

Sarah Jane explains her path to Germany and her Schlager success, talks about what it’s like to be a Schlager singer, and about how she is currently evaluating her next steps. We go into the unhealthy record label/artist relationship, and talk about systemic misogyny and exploitation in the music industry.

Sarah Jane Scott's Instagram: Sarah Jane Scott

Sarah Jane Scott's Wikipedia page (German): https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Jane_Scott

Some Sarah Jane Scott songs we mentioned in the interview:
Sarah Jane Scott - I Love You (I'll Tell You In a Song)
Sarah Jane Scott - Was War Los Gestern Nacht?
Heino, Sarah Jane Scott - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Sarah Jane Scott's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgDkhwCUwy2Qiz2Dwbj4Qg

Heino: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heino

Some big Schlager artists:
Helene Fischer - Atemlos Durch Die Nacht
Andrea Berg - Mosaik
Howard Carpendale - Hello Again
Roland Kaiser - Kein Problem
Udo Jürgens - Griechischen Wein

Peggy March: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggy_March
Connie Francis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Francis

Upskirting is only now illegal in Germany:
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-makes-upskirting-a-punishable-crime/a-54037371

The war on upskirting started last year:
https://www.dw.com/en/the-war-on-upskirting-in-germany/a-50173870

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/singing-schlager-music-in-germany-and-misogyny-in-the-music-industry-sarah-jane-scott-from-the-usa Singing schlager music in Germany, and misogyny in the music industry (Sarah Jane Scott from the USA) 00:51:52 Shaun Behrens 50 full Sarah Jane Scott is an American who has had success as a Schlager singer in Germany. But how does an English-speaking "Ausländer" become a Schlager star?

Sarah Jane explains her path to Germany and her Schlager success, talks about what it’s like to be a Schlager singer, and about how she is currently evaluating her next steps. We go into the unhealthy record label/artist relationship, and talk about systemic misogyny and exploitation in the music industry.

Sarah Jane Scott's Instagram: Sarah Jane Scott

Sarah Jane Scott's Wikipedia page (German): https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Jane_Scott

Some Sarah Jane Scott songs we mentioned in the interview:
Sarah Jane Scott - I Love You (I'll Tell You In a Song)
Sarah Jane Scott - Was War Los Gestern Nacht?
Heino, Sarah Jane Scott - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Sarah Jane Scott's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgDkhwCUwy2Qiz2Dwbj4Qg

Heino: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heino

Some big Schlager artists:
Helene Fischer - Atemlos Durch Die Nacht
Andrea Berg - Mosaik
Howard Carpendale - Hello Again
Roland Kaiser - Kein Problem
Udo Jürgens - Griechischen Wein

Peggy March: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggy_March
Connie Francis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Francis

Upskirting is only now illegal in Germany:
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-makes-upskirting-a-punishable-crime/a-54037371

The war on upskirting started last year:
https://www.dw.com/en/the-war-on-upskirting-in-germany/a-50173870

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-4369640 A southern liberal in Germany, running a coffee shop, and casual German racism (Christy from the USA) Christy is a southern liberal who opened a coffee shop in Germany. Over a Pfälzer Weinschorle, she discusses how she tried to integrate herself the “right” way, how Germany is not the best country for special needs children, not going back to the States for 10 years, and how Germans are racist in a “I didn’t mean anything by it” kind of way. We also talk about her coffee shop. 

Find Christy on Instagram: ChristyTheExpat and ChristysCoffee.de


Durian fruit causes evacuation of a post office: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/23/smelly-durian-fruit-evacuation-bavarian-post-office


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]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 23:00:00 +0200 Christy is a southern liberal who opened a coffee shop in Germany. Over a Pfälzer Weinschorle, she discusses how she tried to integrate herself the “right” way, how Germany is not the best country for special needs children, not going back to the States for 10 years, and how Germans are racist in a “I didn’t mean anything by it” kind of way. We also talk about her coffee shop. 

Find Christy on Instagram: ChristyTheExpat and ChristysCoffee.de


Durian fruit causes evacuation of a post office: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/23/smelly-durian-fruit-evacuation-bavarian-post-office


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/a-southern-liberal-in-germany-running-a-coffee-shop-and-casual-german-racism-christy-from-the-usa A southern liberal in Germany, running a coffee shop, and casual German racism (Christy from the USA) 00:42:13 Shaun Behrens 49 full Christy is a southern liberal who opened a coffee shop in Germany. Over a Pfälzer Weinschorle, she discusses how she tried to integrate herself the “right” way, how Germany is not the best country for special needs children, not going back to the States for 10 years, and how Germans are racist in a “I didn’t mean anything by it” kind of way. We also talk about her coffee shop. 

Find Christy on Instagram: ChristyTheExpat and ChristysCoffee.de


Durian fruit causes evacuation of a post office: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/23/smelly-durian-fruit-evacuation-bavarian-post-office


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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-4252907 Trilingualism, switching between languages, and Italian words adopted by German (Carmen from Italy) Carmen is a trilingual Italian living in Munich, Germany. She speaks Italian, German and English fluently, and joins me to discuss her path to becoming trilingual, how she balances three languages, and the effects of learning multiple languages on her native language. We also talk about Italian words that German has adopted - and subsequently used in different ways to the original Italian meanings.

Carmen also hosts two podcasts. She has an Italian one called Crucchi o Terroni siamo tutti Fannulloni, and a German one called Farbe der Nation. Farbe der Nation focuses on topics of identity, discrimination and racism in Germany.

The list of German podcasts that discuss issues of race and discrimination:
https://neleheise.de/2020/06/06/listening-in/?fbclid=IwAR0fbHLFzPEhA1GUGCoTY6TdeY0GlKyuKClxRQyfuLQxzHMsdP5vhtgs880

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]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Carmen is a trilingual Italian living in Munich, Germany. She speaks Italian, German and English fluently, and joins me to discuss her path to becoming trilingual, how she balances three languages, and the effects of learning multiple languages on her native language. We also talk about Italian words that German has adopted - and subsequently used in different ways to the original Italian meanings.

Carmen also hosts two podcasts. She has an Italian one called Crucchi o Terroni siamo tutti Fannulloni, and a German one called Farbe der Nation. Farbe der Nation focuses on topics of identity, discrimination and racism in Germany.

The list of German podcasts that discuss issues of race and discrimination:
https://neleheise.de/2020/06/06/listening-in/?fbclid=IwAR0fbHLFzPEhA1GUGCoTY6TdeY0GlKyuKClxRQyfuLQxzHMsdP5vhtgs880

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Farbe der Nation
Crucchi o Terroni siamo tutti Fannulloni


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/trilingualism-switching-between-languages-and-italian-words-adopted-by-german-carmen-from-italy Trilingualism, switching between languages, and Italian words adopted by German (Carmen from Italy) 00:52:08 Shaun Behrens 48 full Carmen is a trilingual Italian living in Munich, Germany. She speaks Italian, German and English fluently, and joins me to discuss her path to becoming trilingual, how she balances three languages, and the effects of learning multiple languages on her native language. We also talk about Italian words that German has adopted - and subsequently used in different ways to the original Italian meanings.

Carmen also hosts two podcasts. She has an Italian one called Crucchi o Terroni siamo tutti Fannulloni, and a German one called Farbe der Nation. Farbe der Nation focuses on topics of identity, discrimination and racism in Germany.

The list of German podcasts that discuss issues of race and discrimination:
https://neleheise.de/2020/06/06/listening-in/?fbclid=IwAR0fbHLFzPEhA1GUGCoTY6TdeY0GlKyuKClxRQyfuLQxzHMsdP5vhtgs880

Follow Carmen's podcasts on Instagram:
Farbe der Nation
Crucchi o Terroni siamo tutti Fannulloni


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]]> Trilingual, life in Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-4187441 The 5 phases of culture shock (Beth from the USA) Beth from the USA moved to Germany to be with her husband, and she found that her adjustment period resembled the 5 stages of culture shock very closely. We talk about how she dealt with each stage, and where she is now on the curve. We also talk about how fencing is actually the perfect coronavirus sport. And, her cat makes an appearance. 

Read the blog post that we reference in the interview: The 5 phases of culture shock and how to go through smoothly

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]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 23:00:00 +0200 Beth from the USA moved to Germany to be with her husband, and she found that her adjustment period resembled the 5 stages of culture shock very closely. We talk about how she dealt with each stage, and where she is now on the curve. We also talk about how fencing is actually the perfect coronavirus sport. And, her cat makes an appearance. 

Read the blog post that we reference in the interview: The 5 phases of culture shock and how to go through smoothly

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-5-phases-of-culture-shock-beth-from-the-usa The 5 phases of culture shock (Beth from the USA) 00:43:47 Shaun Behrens 47 full Beth from the USA moved to Germany to be with her husband, and she found that her adjustment period resembled the 5 stages of culture shock very closely. We talk about how she dealt with each stage, and where she is now on the curve. We also talk about how fencing is actually the perfect coronavirus sport. And, her cat makes an appearance. 

Read the blog post that we reference in the interview: The 5 phases of culture shock and how to go through smoothly

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-4107098 Broken systems, turning points, and racism in Germany (Jessica from Germany) Jessica is a German African American who has lived in Germany since she was in kindergarten. She joins me for this episode to discuss the recent events that started with George Floyd, and the racism that she deals with on a regular basis here in Germany.

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The Trevor Noah video I mention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4amCfVbA_c

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]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:00:00 +0200 Jessica is a German African American who has lived in Germany since she was in kindergarten. She joins me for this episode to discuss the recent events that started with George Floyd, and the racism that she deals with on a regular basis here in Germany.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/broken-systems-turning-points-and-racism-in-germany-jessica-from-germany Broken systems, turning points, and racism in Germany (Jessica from Germany) 00:33:55 Shaun Behrens 46 full Jessica is a German African American who has lived in Germany since she was in kindergarten. She joins me for this episode to discuss the recent events that started with George Floyd, and the racism that she deals with on a regular basis here in Germany.

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]]> george floyd, black lives matter, racism in Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-3973862 One year anniversary live stream - recorded 29th May 2020 Recorded from a Facebook live stream to celebrate one year of The Germany Experience podcast. I answer listener questions, list my top 5 highlights of having a podcast, and talk to previous guests on the show.

Dwight's YouTube show: I, Skylab
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]]> Sat, 30 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200 Recorded from a Facebook live stream to celebrate one year of The Germany Experience podcast. I answer listener questions, list my top 5 highlights of having a podcast, and talk to previous guests on the show.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/one-year-anniversary-live-stream-recorded-29th-may-2020 One year anniversary live stream - recorded 29th May 2020 00:33:11 Shaun Behrens bonus Recorded from a Facebook live stream to celebrate one year of The Germany Experience podcast. I answer listener questions, list my top 5 highlights of having a podcast, and talk to previous guests on the show.

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-3896903 You go me on the cookie! (Dana Newman from Wanted Adventure) Dana Newman from the Wanted Adventure YouTube channel joins me to discuss her book, "You go me on the cookie!". The book (written in German) describes Dana's adventures (and misadventures) learning German, and also highlights the quirks and beauty of the German language. It was written for German native speakers, but it is definitely relatable for anyone who has learnt German at any level. So I got Dana on the podcast to discuss her book, the German language, and her YouTube channel.

To see the postcard that Dana refers to in the interview about how German is not orderly, click here.

"You go me on the cookie!" is available in bookstores in Germany as well as online (also on Amazon) - as paperback and Ebook: https://www.randomhouse.de/Taschenbuch/You-go-me-on-the-cookie/Dana-Newman/Goldmann-TB/e536279.rhd 

 Wanted Adventure YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/wantedadventure 

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]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 06:00:00 +0200 Dana Newman from the Wanted Adventure YouTube channel joins me to discuss her book, "You go me on the cookie!". The book (written in German) describes Dana's adventures (and misadventures) learning German, and also highlights the quirks and beauty of the German language. It was written for German native speakers, but it is definitely relatable for anyone who has learnt German at any level. So I got Dana on the podcast to discuss her book, the German language, and her YouTube channel.

To see the postcard that Dana refers to in the interview about how German is not orderly, click here.

"You go me on the cookie!" is available in bookstores in Germany as well as online (also on Amazon) - as paperback and Ebook: https://www.randomhouse.de/Taschenbuch/You-go-me-on-the-cookie/Dana-Newman/Goldmann-TB/e536279.rhd 

 Wanted Adventure YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/wantedadventure 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wantedadventure/ 

Website:  https://www.dananewman.de/

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/you-go-me-on-the-cookie-dana-newman-from-wanted-adventure You go me on the cookie! (Dana Newman from Wanted Adventure) 00:54:58 Shaun Behrens 45 full Dana Newman from the Wanted Adventure YouTube channel joins me to discuss her book, "You go me on the cookie!". The book (written in German) describes Dana's adventures (and misadventures) learning German, and also highlights the quirks and beauty of the German language. It was written for German native speakers, but it is definitely relatable for anyone who has learnt German at any level. So I got Dana on the podcast to discuss her book, the German language, and her YouTube channel.

To see the postcard that Dana refers to in the interview about how German is not orderly, click here.

"You go me on the cookie!" is available in bookstores in Germany as well as online (also on Amazon) - as paperback and Ebook: https://www.randomhouse.de/Taschenbuch/You-go-me-on-the-cookie/Dana-Newman/Goldmann-TB/e536279.rhd 

 Wanted Adventure YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/wantedadventure 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wantedadventure/ 

Website:  https://www.dananewman.de/

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]]> Dana newman, learning German no no no no Buzzsprout-3731192 Seven months as an exchange student in Germany (Montana Showalter from the USA) Montana Showalter was an American high school student who went on an exchange program to Germany (called CBYX). At around the same time, she started a YouTube channel intended to document her experiences in Germany. Little did she know that her channel was about to blow up. In our interview, Montana discusses the differences in culture between the US and Germany, how coronavirus cut her Germany stay short, how Germany changed her, and of course, her YouTube success.

Watch her videos: Montana Showalter's YouTube channel

Two of her videos we mention in the interview:

Montana on Instagram: Montana.Showalter

The exchange program Montana was on: CBYX CIEE

The festival in Passau that Montana mentioned: Passauer Dult


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]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Montana Showalter was an American high school student who went on an exchange program to Germany (called CBYX). At around the same time, she started a YouTube channel intended to document her experiences in Germany. Little did she know that her channel was about to blow up. In our interview, Montana discusses the differences in culture between the US and Germany, how coronavirus cut her Germany stay short, how Germany changed her, and of course, her YouTube success.

Watch her videos: Montana Showalter's YouTube channel

Two of her videos we mention in the interview:

Montana on Instagram: Montana.Showalter

The exchange program Montana was on: CBYX CIEE

The festival in Passau that Montana mentioned: Passauer Dult


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/seven-months-as-an-exchange-student-in-germany-montana-showalter-from-the-usa Seven months as an exchange student in Germany (Montana Showalter from the USA) 00:38:15 Montana Showalter 44 full Montana Showalter was an American high school student who went on an exchange program to Germany (called CBYX). At around the same time, she started a YouTube channel intended to document her experiences in Germany. Little did she know that her channel was about to blow up. In our interview, Montana discusses the differences in culture between the US and Germany, how coronavirus cut her Germany stay short, how Germany changed her, and of course, her YouTube success.

Watch her videos: Montana Showalter's YouTube channel

Two of her videos we mention in the interview:

Montana on Instagram: Montana.Showalter

The exchange program Montana was on: CBYX CIEE

The festival in Passau that Montana mentioned: Passauer Dult


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]]> Montana Showalter, exchange student in Germany, US exchange student no no no no Buzzsprout-3682489 Learning German with apps, and working in the video games industry (Thomas from the UK) Thomas Cartwright is originally from the UK, and landed up in Hamburg working for a video games developer called InnoGames. He explains why a company like InnoGames is a good fit for foreigners looking for opportunities in Germany. He also discusses his path to Germany, learning German through Memrise, and receiving angry letters from German neighbors.

Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn and Xing.
Look at opportunities at InnoGames: https://www.innogames.com/career/


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]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 04:00:00 +0200 Thomas Cartwright is originally from the UK, and landed up in Hamburg working for a video games developer called InnoGames. He explains why a company like InnoGames is a good fit for foreigners looking for opportunities in Germany. He also discusses his path to Germany, learning German through Memrise, and receiving angry letters from German neighbors.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/learning-german-with-apps-and-working-in-the-video-games-industry-thomas-from-the-uk Learning German with apps, and working in the video games industry (Thomas from the UK) 00:43:32 Shaun Behrens 43 full Thomas Cartwright is originally from the UK, and landed up in Hamburg working for a video games developer called InnoGames. He explains why a company like InnoGames is a good fit for foreigners looking for opportunities in Germany. He also discusses his path to Germany, learning German through Memrise, and receiving angry letters from German neighbors.

Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn and Xing.
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]]> work in germany, germany jobs, video games industry for foreigners in Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-3605104 Traveling with teenagers, and interrupted travel plans (Linda from the USA) Travelteening is a blog that gives travel advice for traveling with teens. The blogger behind it, Linda from the USA, joins me to discuss the value her family sees in traveling, their three-year-plan to give their children the chance to experience travel in Europe, some insights into traveling with teens, and how they're dealing with the loss of travel freedom that the coronavirus has caused.

Linda's blog: Travelteening
Practical tips for traveling with teens: How to (Nearly) Master Traveling with Teens
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]]> Mon, 04 May 2020 07:00:00 +0200 Travelteening is a blog that gives travel advice for traveling with teens. The blogger behind it, Linda from the USA, joins me to discuss the value her family sees in traveling, their three-year-plan to give their children the chance to experience travel in Europe, some insights into traveling with teens, and how they're dealing with the loss of travel freedom that the coronavirus has caused.

Linda's blog: Travelteening
Practical tips for traveling with teens: How to (Nearly) Master Traveling with Teens
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/traveling-with-teenagers-and-interrupted-travel-plans-linda-from-the-usa Traveling with teenagers, and interrupted travel plans (Linda from the USA) 00:36:56 Shaun Behrens 42 full Travelteening is a blog that gives travel advice for traveling with teens. The blogger behind it, Linda from the USA, joins me to discuss the value her family sees in traveling, their three-year-plan to give their children the chance to experience travel in Europe, some insights into traveling with teens, and how they're dealing with the loss of travel freedom that the coronavirus has caused.

Linda's blog: Travelteening
Practical tips for traveling with teens: How to (Nearly) Master Traveling with Teens
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]]> traveling Europe, travel tips, travel with teenagers, germany no no no no Buzzsprout-3535768 German culture: The top 10 grossing German movies (Dominik from the Ach! podcast) A good way to explore Germany's culture is through its movies. And what better way to do that than to look at the German movies that have had the most success in Germany?

But you'll be surprised at the movies that the Germans have flocked to see at the cinemas! In fact, think of the most famous German movie you know. I can almost guarantee that whatever movie you're thinking of is not in the top 10.

Dominik, one of the hosts of the German podcast Ach!, joins me to discuss the list, to explain how the top 4 movies are all related, and to speculate about what the top 10 reveals about German culture. See the full list of movies on the Inside Kino site.

Here are the notes from our discussion with links to the celebrities and movies we mentioned:

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]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0200 A good way to explore Germany's culture is through its movies. And what better way to do that than to look at the German movies that have had the most success in Germany?

But you'll be surprised at the movies that the Germans have flocked to see at the cinemas! In fact, think of the most famous German movie you know. I can almost guarantee that whatever movie you're thinking of is not in the top 10.

Dominik, one of the hosts of the German podcast Ach!, joins me to discuss the list, to explain how the top 4 movies are all related, and to speculate about what the top 10 reveals about German culture. See the full list of movies on the Inside Kino site.

Here are the notes from our discussion with links to the celebrities and movies we mentioned:

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/german-culture-the-top-10-grossing-german-movies-dominik-from-the-ach-podcast German culture: The top 10 grossing German movies (Dominik from the Ach! podcast) 00:36:53 Shaun Behrens 41 full A good way to explore Germany's culture is through its movies. And what better way to do that than to look at the German movies that have had the most success in Germany?

But you'll be surprised at the movies that the Germans have flocked to see at the cinemas! In fact, think of the most famous German movie you know. I can almost guarantee that whatever movie you're thinking of is not in the top 10.

Dominik, one of the hosts of the German podcast Ach!, joins me to discuss the list, to explain how the top 4 movies are all related, and to speculate about what the top 10 reveals about German culture. See the full list of movies on the Inside Kino site.

Here are the notes from our discussion with links to the celebrities and movies we mentioned:

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]]> top german films, german movies, top german movies of all time no no no no Buzzsprout-3480970 Homebrewing beer (Greg & Brigida) The guest in the previous episode, Greg, is a homebrewing enthusiast, and he talks about his adventures and misadventures brewing beer. He also discusses his website, Brew Wizard, that helps you create recipes and gives detailed instructions on how to brew beer.

https://www.brew-wizard.com/

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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0200 The guest in the previous episode, Greg, is a homebrewing enthusiast, and he talks about his adventures and misadventures brewing beer. He also discusses his website, Brew Wizard, that helps you create recipes and gives detailed instructions on how to brew beer.

https://www.brew-wizard.com/

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/homebrewing-beer-greg-brigida Homebrewing beer (Greg & Brigida) 00:12:16 Shaun Behrens 40 bonus The guest in the previous episode, Greg, is a homebrewing enthusiast, and he talks about his adventures and misadventures brewing beer. He also discusses his website, Brew Wizard, that helps you create recipes and gives detailed instructions on how to brew beer.

https://www.brew-wizard.com/

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]]> beer brewing, homebrewing beer no no no no Buzzsprout-3445039 From USA to Germany, California style (Greg from USA and Brigida from Germany) When Greg and Brigida decided to move from California to Germany, they did it with just a small amount of money and two dogs. And they were met with adversity from almost the moment they arrived. This is their story of how they made their time in Germany work. We also talk about life with small kids, what it's like to move to another country when you suffer from anxiety, and German beer.

Connect with Greg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cainde9

Greg's brewing recipe site: https://www.brew-wizard.com/

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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0200 When Greg and Brigida decided to move from California to Germany, they did it with just a small amount of money and two dogs. And they were met with adversity from almost the moment they arrived. This is their story of how they made their time in Germany work. We also talk about life with small kids, what it's like to move to another country when you suffer from anxiety, and German beer.

Connect with Greg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cainde9

Greg's brewing recipe site: https://www.brew-wizard.com/

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/from-usa-to-germany-california-style-greg-from-usa-and-brigida-from-germany From USA to Germany, California style (Greg from USA and Brigida from Germany) 00:44:37 Shaun Behrens 40 full When Greg and Brigida decided to move from California to Germany, they did it with just a small amount of money and two dogs. And they were met with adversity from almost the moment they arrived. This is their story of how they made their time in Germany work. We also talk about life with small kids, what it's like to move to another country when you suffer from anxiety, and German beer.

Connect with Greg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cainde9

Greg's brewing recipe site: https://www.brew-wizard.com/

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]]> californian in Germany, life in Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-3347944 BONUS - Poetry in Berlin, feminism, and diversity (Deenara from Russia) Deenara from Russia appeared in episode 38, about mental health in Germany. However, her original interview with Berlin-based journalist Daria Sukharchuk also included her talking about her time in Germany. Here is the rest of that interview.

Interview recorded and edited by Daria Sukharchuk.

Deenara's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/snumri

Daria also has her own podcast: Crafts and People 

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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:00:00 +0200 Deenara from Russia appeared in episode 38, about mental health in Germany. However, her original interview with Berlin-based journalist Daria Sukharchuk also included her talking about her time in Germany. Here is the rest of that interview.

Interview recorded and edited by Daria Sukharchuk.

Deenara's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/snumri

Daria also has her own podcast: Crafts and People 

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/bonus-poetry-in-berlin-feminism-and-diversity-deenara-from-russia BONUS - Poetry in Berlin, feminism, and diversity (Deenara from Russia) 00:16:30 Shaun Behrens bonus Deenara from Russia appeared in episode 38, about mental health in Germany. However, her original interview with Berlin-based journalist Daria Sukharchuk also included her talking about her time in Germany. Here is the rest of that interview.

Interview recorded and edited by Daria Sukharchuk.

Deenara's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/snumri

Daria also has her own podcast: Crafts and People 

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]]> poetry in berlin, russian foreigner in germany no no no no Buzzsprout-3248464 Some German idioms (Steph Fuccio from USA) Steph Fuccio, host of the Geopats podcast, is new to Germany and to the German language. So as a new learner, I thought it would be fun to throw some German idioms at her and see if she could figure them out. If you're new to the German language (or even if you are not), it's fun to listen along and see if you can guess them, too.

STEPH'S NOTES:

  • Visit Steph's website for all her projects: stephfuccio.com
  • Steph's Podcast Review Day initiative: #PodRevDay
  • The Geopats episode about Steph queuing outside the Ausländeramt at 1am: Episode 115
  • If you're looking for other expat podcasts, here's Steph's curated list on Podchaster: Expat Podcasts

OTHER NOTES:


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]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0200 Steph Fuccio, host of the Geopats podcast, is new to Germany and to the German language. So as a new learner, I thought it would be fun to throw some German idioms at her and see if she could figure them out. If you're new to the German language (or even if you are not), it's fun to listen along and see if you can guess them, too.

STEPH'S NOTES:

  • Visit Steph's website for all her projects: stephfuccio.com
  • Steph's Podcast Review Day initiative: #PodRevDay
  • The Geopats episode about Steph queuing outside the Ausländeramt at 1am: Episode 115
  • If you're looking for other expat podcasts, here's Steph's curated list on Podchaster: Expat Podcasts

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/some-german-idioms-steph-fuccio-from-usa Some German idioms (Steph Fuccio from USA) 00:36:28 Shaun Behrens 39 full Steph Fuccio, host of the Geopats podcast, is new to Germany and to the German language. So as a new learner, I thought it would be fun to throw some German idioms at her and see if she could figure them out. If you're new to the German language (or even if you are not), it's fun to listen along and see if you can guess them, too.

STEPH'S NOTES:

  • Visit Steph's website for all her projects: stephfuccio.com
  • Steph's Podcast Review Day initiative: #PodRevDay
  • The Geopats episode about Steph queuing outside the Ausländeramt at 1am: Episode 115
  • If you're looking for other expat podcasts, here's Steph's curated list on Podchaster: Expat Podcasts

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]]> German idioms, learn German, German language no no no no Buzzsprout-3184921 Dealing with depression in Germany (Deenara from Russia) How do you recognize that you are depressed? How do you seek out therapy and other help for depression in Germany? And what if you are from a culture that has a stigma towards mental health issues and therapy?

Deenara, who is from Republic of Tatarstan in Russia, is a tech professional and poet living in Berlin. In an interview with journalist Daria Sukharchuk, she gives some insights into these questions and more as she describes her experiences dealing with depression after arriving in Germany.

In the second part of the episode, we hear from Marita Helkimo, a Frankfurt-based therapist whose focus is immigrants living in Germany.

Show Notes

The interview with Deenara was recorded and edited by Daria Sukharchuk, a journalist in Berlin. Connect with Daria on Twitter and  Facebook.  

Connect with Marita Helkimo:

Find her on https://psychotherapy-in-frankfurt.de/ and http://www.psyshrink.com/

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0200 How do you recognize that you are depressed? How do you seek out therapy and other help for depression in Germany? And what if you are from a culture that has a stigma towards mental health issues and therapy?

Deenara, who is from Republic of Tatarstan in Russia, is a tech professional and poet living in Berlin. In an interview with journalist Daria Sukharchuk, she gives some insights into these questions and more as she describes her experiences dealing with depression after arriving in Germany.

In the second part of the episode, we hear from Marita Helkimo, a Frankfurt-based therapist whose focus is immigrants living in Germany.

Show Notes

The interview with Deenara was recorded and edited by Daria Sukharchuk, a journalist in Berlin. Connect with Daria on Twitter and  Facebook.  

Connect with Marita Helkimo:

Find her on https://psychotherapy-in-frankfurt.de/ and http://www.psyshrink.com/

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/dealing-with-depression-in-germany-deenara-from-russia Dealing with depression in Germany (Deenara from Russia) 00:43:34 Shaun Behrens 38 full How do you recognize that you are depressed? How do you seek out therapy and other help for depression in Germany? And what if you are from a culture that has a stigma towards mental health issues and therapy?

Deenara, who is from Republic of Tatarstan in Russia, is a tech professional and poet living in Berlin. In an interview with journalist Daria Sukharchuk, she gives some insights into these questions and more as she describes her experiences dealing with depression after arriving in Germany.

In the second part of the episode, we hear from Marita Helkimo, a Frankfurt-based therapist whose focus is immigrants living in Germany.

Show Notes

The interview with Deenara was recorded and edited by Daria Sukharchuk, a journalist in Berlin. Connect with Daria on Twitter and  Facebook.  

Connect with Marita Helkimo:

Find her on https://psychotherapy-in-frankfurt.de/ and http://www.psyshrink.com/

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]]> depression in germany, therapy in germany, treating depression, mental health in Germany, foreigners in Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-3099928 Being a TV anchor, online weirdos, and stereotypes about Russian women (Daria from Russia) Daria, originally from Moscow, Russia, is working as a freelance journalist in Germany. She helped me put an upcoming episode about mental health together, and I wanted to introduce her first.

We discuss her role as a TV anchor for OstWest TV, online critics, stalker problems, and  stereotypes some people have about Russian women.

Connect with Daria on Facebook. She is also on Twitter.

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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:00:00 +0100 Daria, originally from Moscow, Russia, is working as a freelance journalist in Germany. She helped me put an upcoming episode about mental health together, and I wanted to introduce her first.

We discuss her role as a TV anchor for OstWest TV, online critics, stalker problems, and  stereotypes some people have about Russian women.

Connect with Daria on Facebook. She is also on Twitter.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/being-a-tv-anchor-online-weirdos-and-stereotypes-about-russian-women-daria-from-russia Being a TV anchor, online weirdos, and stereotypes about Russian women (Daria from Russia) 00:39:21 Shaun Behrens 37 full Daria, originally from Moscow, Russia, is working as a freelance journalist in Germany. She helped me put an upcoming episode about mental health together, and I wanted to introduce her first.

We discuss her role as a TV anchor for OstWest TV, online critics, stalker problems, and  stereotypes some people have about Russian women.

Connect with Daria on Facebook. She is also on Twitter.

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]]> tv anchor in Germany, russian in germany, Russian expat, German life, no no no no Buzzsprout-3028651 Coronavirus and COVID-19 in Germany (with Nicole from The Expat Cast and Steph from Geopats) Since COVID-19 in Germany got "real" on Friday 13th March, I felt I had to discuss it. And who better than to discuss it with than two other podcasters: Nicole from The Expat Cast and Steph from Geopats.

We cover our personal situations, fake news, coping with the heaviness of a pandemic, how people should stay home, and just our general feelings about what is happening.

Things are changing pretty fast right now, so this discussion was recorded just before Germany ordered a lot of institutions to shut down.

Stay home and wash your hands!

Find Nicole on Instagram and Twitter.
Find Steph at https://www.stephfuccio.com/, on Instagram and on Twitter.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +0100 Since COVID-19 in Germany got "real" on Friday 13th March, I felt I had to discuss it. And who better than to discuss it with than two other podcasters: Nicole from The Expat Cast and Steph from Geopats.

We cover our personal situations, fake news, coping with the heaviness of a pandemic, how people should stay home, and just our general feelings about what is happening.

Things are changing pretty fast right now, so this discussion was recorded just before Germany ordered a lot of institutions to shut down.

Stay home and wash your hands!

Find Nicole on Instagram and Twitter.
Find Steph at https://www.stephfuccio.com/, on Instagram and on Twitter.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/coronavirus-and-covid-19-in-germany-with-nicole-from-the-expat-cast-and-steph-from-geopats Coronavirus and COVID-19 in Germany (with Nicole from The Expat Cast and Steph from Geopats) 00:41:38 Shaun Behrens 36 full Since COVID-19 in Germany got "real" on Friday 13th March, I felt I had to discuss it. And who better than to discuss it with than two other podcasters: Nicole from The Expat Cast and Steph from Geopats.

We cover our personal situations, fake news, coping with the heaviness of a pandemic, how people should stay home, and just our general feelings about what is happening.

Things are changing pretty fast right now, so this discussion was recorded just before Germany ordered a lot of institutions to shut down.

Stay home and wash your hands!

Find Nicole on Instagram and Twitter.
Find Steph at https://www.stephfuccio.com/, on Instagram and on Twitter.

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]]> coronavirus, covid-19, germany, coronavirus in germany, covid-19 in germany, Germany podcast, #staythefuckhome no no no no Buzzsprout-2944399 Leaving Germany after a decade (Natalie from the UK) What is it that makes someone who has lived in Germany for over a decade decide that it's time to go back "home"? Natalie is originally from the UK, and is now making the decision to leave Germany after 11 years. She explains how she got to this point.

She also discusses the importance of using meetups to learn German and meet people, the things she won't miss, why people have to give way to the right on the roads here in Germany, and...jousting.

Natalie is Prattilicious (!!!) on Instagram and Eat With Your Belly on Facebook. Read her old blog posts on Eat With Your Belly.

Coronavirus: Edeka has a survival pack and an ice cream dealer in Munich has a novel new flavor.

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0100 What is it that makes someone who has lived in Germany for over a decade decide that it's time to go back "home"? Natalie is originally from the UK, and is now making the decision to leave Germany after 11 years. She explains how she got to this point.

She also discusses the importance of using meetups to learn German and meet people, the things she won't miss, why people have to give way to the right on the roads here in Germany, and...jousting.

Natalie is Prattilicious (!!!) on Instagram and Eat With Your Belly on Facebook. Read her old blog posts on Eat With Your Belly.

Coronavirus: Edeka has a survival pack and an ice cream dealer in Munich has a novel new flavor.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/leaving-germany-after-a-decade-natalie-from-the-uk Leaving Germany after a decade (Natalie from the UK) 00:38:42 Shaun Behrens 35 full What is it that makes someone who has lived in Germany for over a decade decide that it's time to go back "home"? Natalie is originally from the UK, and is now making the decision to leave Germany after 11 years. She explains how she got to this point.

She also discusses the importance of using meetups to learn German and meet people, the things she won't miss, why people have to give way to the right on the roads here in Germany, and...jousting.

Natalie is Prattilicious (!!!) on Instagram and Eat With Your Belly on Facebook. Read her old blog posts on Eat With Your Belly.

Coronavirus: Edeka has a survival pack and an ice cream dealer in Munich has a novel new flavor.

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]]> leaving Germany, expat in germany, expat life, repatriation, life in germany, german traffic rules no no no no Buzzsprout-2885359 Finding yourself in a second language: language and identity (Steph from Germany) Steph is from Bavaria, and moved to the UK when she was in her 20s before ending up in Austin, Texas. She learned to speak English at a native-speaker level, and found that it just suited her.

Because she's got a fantastic command of both German and English, she has a lot of insights about being bilingual and about expressing one's self in different languages. In my chat with her, we discuss how it's possible to have different personalities in the different languages we speak, how German isn't as harsh as many people think it is, and how moving abroad influences our identity.

Steph has also just launched a podcast based on her blog Transcontinental Overload: https://transcontinentaloverload.com/podcast/

The blog post that we discuss in our chat: Multiple Languages - Multiple Personalities?


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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0100 Steph is from Bavaria, and moved to the UK when she was in her 20s before ending up in Austin, Texas. She learned to speak English at a native-speaker level, and found that it just suited her.

Because she's got a fantastic command of both German and English, she has a lot of insights about being bilingual and about expressing one's self in different languages. In my chat with her, we discuss how it's possible to have different personalities in the different languages we speak, how German isn't as harsh as many people think it is, and how moving abroad influences our identity.

Steph has also just launched a podcast based on her blog Transcontinental Overload: https://transcontinentaloverload.com/podcast/

The blog post that we discuss in our chat: Multiple Languages - Multiple Personalities?


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/finding-yourself-in-a-second-language-language-and-identity-steph-from-germany Finding yourself in a second language: language and identity (Steph from Germany) 00:40:32 Shaun Behrens 34 full Steph is from Bavaria, and moved to the UK when she was in her 20s before ending up in Austin, Texas. She learned to speak English at a native-speaker level, and found that it just suited her.

Because she's got a fantastic command of both German and English, she has a lot of insights about being bilingual and about expressing one's self in different languages. In my chat with her, we discuss how it's possible to have different personalities in the different languages we speak, how German isn't as harsh as many people think it is, and how moving abroad influences our identity.

Steph has also just launched a podcast based on her blog Transcontinental Overload: https://transcontinentaloverload.com/podcast/

The blog post that we discuss in our chat: Multiple Languages - Multiple Personalities?


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]]> bilingualism, German expat, German in USA, language and identity no no no no Buzzsprout-2807956 Moving after 40, sensationalist media, and loneliness in Germany (Klaus from Brazil) Klaus was born in Brazil before spending the first 12 years of his life in Germany. After returning to Brazil, he remained in touch with the German language and the culture.

By the time he decided to move back to Germany in his early 40s, he was still fluent in German and understood what made the Germans tick. He thought this would make integration easy, but in fact, it did not. Klaus discusses finding a job in Germany, photoshopping CV photos, losing a job, why you should avoid German sensationalist media, and experiencing loneliness.

You can connect with Klaus on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Give me a 5-star review to balance out the angry 1-star review: The Germany Experience on Apple Podcasts

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]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:00:00 +0100 Klaus was born in Brazil before spending the first 12 years of his life in Germany. After returning to Brazil, he remained in touch with the German language and the culture.

By the time he decided to move back to Germany in his early 40s, he was still fluent in German and understood what made the Germans tick. He thought this would make integration easy, but in fact, it did not. Klaus discusses finding a job in Germany, photoshopping CV photos, losing a job, why you should avoid German sensationalist media, and experiencing loneliness.

You can connect with Klaus on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Give me a 5-star review to balance out the angry 1-star review: The Germany Experience on Apple Podcasts

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Listen to my guest appearance on The Expat Experience podcast.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/moving-after-40-sensationalist-media-and-loneliness-in-germany-klaus-from-brazil Moving after 40, sensationalist media, and loneliness in Germany (Klaus from Brazil) 00:34:57 Shaun Behrens 33 full Klaus was born in Brazil before spending the first 12 years of his life in Germany. After returning to Brazil, he remained in touch with the German language and the culture.

By the time he decided to move back to Germany in his early 40s, he was still fluent in German and understood what made the Germans tick. He thought this would make integration easy, but in fact, it did not. Klaus discusses finding a job in Germany, photoshopping CV photos, losing a job, why you should avoid German sensationalist media, and experiencing loneliness.

You can connect with Klaus on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Give me a 5-star review to balance out the angry 1-star review: The Germany Experience on Apple Podcasts

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]]> brazilian expat, life in germany, expat in germany, loneliness in Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-2709679 A German experiences the Ausländerbehörde (Nina from Germany) While recording the episode about Carnival in Germany, Nina told a story about the time she had to deal with the same office that foreigners know all too well: the Auslanderbehörde Amt (foreigner's office).

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]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0100 While recording the episode about Carnival in Germany, Nina told a story about the time she had to deal with the same office that foreigners know all too well: the Auslanderbehörde Amt (foreigner's office).

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/a-german-experiences-the-auslaenderbehoerde-nina-from-germany A German experiences the Ausländerbehörde (Nina from Germany) 00:11:51 Shaun Behrens 32 bonus While recording the episode about Carnival in Germany, Nina told a story about the time she had to deal with the same office that foreigners know all too well: the Auslanderbehörde Amt (foreigner's office).

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]]> germany foreigner's office, ausländeramt, german at the ausländeramt no no no no Buzzsprout-2709571 Carnival/Fasching in Germany: "pomp and splendor" (Nina from Germany) It's the middle of Carnival (also known as Fasching or Fastnacht, depending on where in Germany you are). I am not a big fan of it, and so I got a real live German who IS a fan of it to come on the show and explain to me why she loves it.

We brush up on the origins of Carnival, we discuss some of the traditions around it, and Nina tells me of her memories of Carnival. Oh, and I rant about why I hate Carnival so much...

You'll also probably want to stick around for Nina's Döner story...

Here is Nina's Snow Queen outfit from her childhood.

The article about Fasching we referenced: What is Fasching?
An article from Deutsche Welle: The Historical Roots of Carnival in Germany


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]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0100 It's the middle of Carnival (also known as Fasching or Fastnacht, depending on where in Germany you are). I am not a big fan of it, and so I got a real live German who IS a fan of it to come on the show and explain to me why she loves it.

We brush up on the origins of Carnival, we discuss some of the traditions around it, and Nina tells me of her memories of Carnival. Oh, and I rant about why I hate Carnival so much...

You'll also probably want to stick around for Nina's Döner story...

Here is Nina's Snow Queen outfit from her childhood.

The article about Fasching we referenced: What is Fasching?
An article from Deutsche Welle: The Historical Roots of Carnival in Germany


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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/carnival-fasching-in-germany-pomp-and-splendor-nina-from-germany Carnival/Fasching in Germany: "pomp and splendor" (Nina from Germany) 00:33:46 Shaun Behrens 32 full It's the middle of Carnival (also known as Fasching or Fastnacht, depending on where in Germany you are). I am not a big fan of it, and so I got a real live German who IS a fan of it to come on the show and explain to me why she loves it.

We brush up on the origins of Carnival, we discuss some of the traditions around it, and Nina tells me of her memories of Carnival. Oh, and I rant about why I hate Carnival so much...

You'll also probably want to stick around for Nina's Döner story...

Here is Nina's Snow Queen outfit from her childhood.

The article about Fasching we referenced: What is Fasching?
An article from Deutsche Welle: The Historical Roots of Carnival in Germany


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]]> Carnival in Germany, Fasching in Germany, life in Germany, German Carnival stories no no no no Buzzsprout-2684977 A serial expat in Germany (Amy from Canada) Amy is the host of The Expat Experience podcast. She has landed up in Germany after spending time in Vietnam and China, and in our interview she discusses how she's learning German, what it's like making German friends, and if she regards Germany as her final destination.

The Elbphilharmonie building in Hamburg: https://www.elbphilharmonie.de/de/

Find Amy on Instagram and Facebook. Visit her website: https://www.theexpatexperience.org/

Vlad's Romanian expat podast: Diasporacast

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]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:00:00 +0100 Amy is the host of The Expat Experience podcast. She has landed up in Germany after spending time in Vietnam and China, and in our interview she discusses how she's learning German, what it's like making German friends, and if she regards Germany as her final destination.

The Elbphilharmonie building in Hamburg: https://www.elbphilharmonie.de/de/

Find Amy on Instagram and Facebook. Visit her website: https://www.theexpatexperience.org/

Vlad's Romanian expat podast: Diasporacast

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/a-serial-expat-in-germany-amy-from-canada A serial expat in Germany (Amy from Canada) 00:42:52 Shaun Behrens 31 full Amy is the host of The Expat Experience podcast. She has landed up in Germany after spending time in Vietnam and China, and in our interview she discusses how she's learning German, what it's like making German friends, and if she regards Germany as her final destination.

The Elbphilharmonie building in Hamburg: https://www.elbphilharmonie.de/de/

Find Amy on Instagram and Facebook. Visit her website: https://www.theexpatexperience.org/

Vlad's Romanian expat podast: Diasporacast

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-2640505 Motivated to adapt by painful social moments (Sindy from Hong Kong) (This is the podcast previously known as Expat Life Germany.

In the first few years in Germany, things weren't always easy for Sindy from Hong Kong. As is the experience of many foreigners living abroad, she faced painful and difficult moments. And it was exactly these moments that drove her to not only adapt and learn the language, but also to thrive.

Sindy's Blog: My Life In Germany
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]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:00:00 +0100 (This is the podcast previously known as Expat Life Germany.

In the first few years in Germany, things weren't always easy for Sindy from Hong Kong. As is the experience of many foreigners living abroad, she faced painful and difficult moments. And it was exactly these moments that drove her to not only adapt and learn the language, but also to thrive.

Sindy's Blog: My Life In Germany
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/motivated-to-adapt-by-painful-social-moments-sindy-from-hong-kong Motivated to adapt by painful social moments (Sindy from Hong Kong) 00:39:34 Shaun Behrens 30 full (This is the podcast previously known as Expat Life Germany.

In the first few years in Germany, things weren't always easy for Sindy from Hong Kong. As is the experience of many foreigners living abroad, she faced painful and difficult moments. And it was exactly these moments that drove her to not only adapt and learn the language, but also to thrive.

Sindy's Blog: My Life In Germany
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]]> germany experience, expat life germany, expats in germany, hong kong expat no no no no Buzzsprout-2586304 Announcement: Renaming the show to The Germany Experience from 1 February 2020 The podcast will have a new name from 1 February 2020! Not much is going to change other than the name, so it'll still be the same show you subscribed to. Here's the announcement about why I'm renaming, and what the show will be focusing on in the future.

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]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0100 The podcast will have a new name from 1 February 2020! Not much is going to change other than the name, so it'll still be the same show you subscribed to. Here's the announcement about why I'm renaming, and what the show will be focusing on in the future.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/announcement-renaming-the-show-to-the-germany-experience-from-1-february-2020 Announcement: Renaming the show to The Germany Experience from 1 February 2020 00:02:52 Shaun Behrens bonus The podcast will have a new name from 1 February 2020! Not much is going to change other than the name, so it'll still be the same show you subscribed to. Here's the announcement about why I'm renaming, and what the show will be focusing on in the future.

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-2537026 Classic German movies: Loriot's Pappa Ante Portas You can learn a lot about a culture by watching its movies, which is why I've decided to start watching some classic German movies. I'll discuss why the movie I have chosen is important to German culture, whether it's a good movie for learning German from, and whether or not it's worth your time.

The first movie I am covering is Loriot's Pappa Ante Portas. Loriot was a cartoonist, a sketch comedian, and a movie maker, and he was a giant in German comedy. 

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]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2020 22:00:00 +0100 You can learn a lot about a culture by watching its movies, which is why I've decided to start watching some classic German movies. I'll discuss why the movie I have chosen is important to German culture, whether it's a good movie for learning German from, and whether or not it's worth your time.

The first movie I am covering is Loriot's Pappa Ante Portas. Loriot was a cartoonist, a sketch comedian, and a movie maker, and he was a giant in German comedy. 

Show notes:

Have you watched the movie? Let me know your thoughts on my Facebook group:

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/classic-german-movies-loriot-s-pappa-ante-portas Classic German movies: Loriot's Pappa Ante Portas 00:24:34 Shaun Behrens 29 full You can learn a lot about a culture by watching its movies, which is why I've decided to start watching some classic German movies. I'll discuss why the movie I have chosen is important to German culture, whether it's a good movie for learning German from, and whether or not it's worth your time.

The first movie I am covering is Loriot's Pappa Ante Portas. Loriot was a cartoonist, a sketch comedian, and a movie maker, and he was a giant in German comedy. 

Show notes:

Have you watched the movie? Let me know your thoughts on my Facebook group:

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]]> classic German movies, Pappa Ante Portas, Loriot no no no no Buzzsprout-2464970 SOFA status, growing a thicker skin, and tracking a stolen phone with the Polizei (Audrey & Zach from USA) Audrey and Zach met while in the USA. When Zach, a cartographer, moved to Germany on a SOFA status (Status of Forces Agreement), they first attempted a long-distance relationship before Audrey joined him later in Germany. Take a listen to their story, which involves cuckoo clocks, a ride in the back of a German police car, and how to watch a TV show together on different continents.

We also discuss a blog post that Audrey wrote called "Growing a Thicker Skin", and she opens up about fitting into German culture as a bubbly, open person.

The app Audrey and Zach used while living apart: Couple
The therapy service Audrey uses: BetterHelp
Website for organizing meet-ups with people: https://www.meetup.com/
Audrey's blog: https://www.a-broad.com/
Zach's blog: https://zachsyearingermany.wordpress.com/

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]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2020 20:00:00 +0100 Audrey and Zach met while in the USA. When Zach, a cartographer, moved to Germany on a SOFA status (Status of Forces Agreement), they first attempted a long-distance relationship before Audrey joined him later in Germany. Take a listen to their story, which involves cuckoo clocks, a ride in the back of a German police car, and how to watch a TV show together on different continents.

We also discuss a blog post that Audrey wrote called "Growing a Thicker Skin", and she opens up about fitting into German culture as a bubbly, open person.

The app Audrey and Zach used while living apart: Couple
The therapy service Audrey uses: BetterHelp
Website for organizing meet-ups with people: https://www.meetup.com/
Audrey's blog: https://www.a-broad.com/
Zach's blog: https://zachsyearingermany.wordpress.com/

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/sofa-status-growing-a-thicker-skin-and-tracking-a-stolen-phone-with-the-polizei-audrey-zach-from-usa SOFA status, growing a thicker skin, and tracking a stolen phone with the Polizei (Audrey & Zach from USA) 00:59:12 Shaun Behrens 28 full Audrey and Zach met while in the USA. When Zach, a cartographer, moved to Germany on a SOFA status (Status of Forces Agreement), they first attempted a long-distance relationship before Audrey joined him later in Germany. Take a listen to their story, which involves cuckoo clocks, a ride in the back of a German police car, and how to watch a TV show together on different continents.

We also discuss a blog post that Audrey wrote called "Growing a Thicker Skin", and she opens up about fitting into German culture as a bubbly, open person.

The app Audrey and Zach used while living apart: Couple
The therapy service Audrey uses: BetterHelp
Website for organizing meet-ups with people: https://www.meetup.com/
Audrey's blog: https://www.a-broad.com/
Zach's blog: https://zachsyearingermany.wordpress.com/

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]]> SOFA Status, expat life germany, expats in germany, immigrants in germany, germany, life in germany no no no no Buzzsprout-2408492 Making German candy, learning German history, and growing up as a third culture kid in Bavaria (Travis J. Dow) Travis J. Dow is a host of the History of Germany podcast (and several other podcasts, too). Originally from Oregon, USA, he spent his formative years in Bavaria, Germany. Later he moved to Prague, Czech Republic for 10 years, before moving back to USA. He's a third culture kid, history nerd, and has an affinity for Germany. I caught up with him in Hamburg to discuss his plan of learning how to make candy in Germany, as well as what it was like growing up as a third culture kid.

Discover all of Travis' podcasts and projects on the Podcastnik website and subscribe to the Podcastnik Productions YouTube channel. Follow Travis on Twitter.

If you want to help Travis with his plan to make candy, donate to his GoFundMe campaign.

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]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Travis J. Dow is a host of the History of Germany podcast (and several other podcasts, too). Originally from Oregon, USA, he spent his formative years in Bavaria, Germany. Later he moved to Prague, Czech Republic for 10 years, before moving back to USA. He's a third culture kid, history nerd, and has an affinity for Germany. I caught up with him in Hamburg to discuss his plan of learning how to make candy in Germany, as well as what it was like growing up as a third culture kid.

Discover all of Travis' podcasts and projects on the Podcastnik website and subscribe to the Podcastnik Productions YouTube channel. Follow Travis on Twitter.

If you want to help Travis with his plan to make candy, donate to his GoFundMe campaign.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/making-german-candy-learning-german-history-and-growing-up-as-a-third-culture-kid-in-bavaria-travis-j-dow Making German candy, learning German history, and growing up as a third culture kid in Bavaria (Travis J. Dow) 01:01:32 Shaun Behrens 27 full Travis J. Dow is a host of the History of Germany podcast (and several other podcasts, too). Originally from Oregon, USA, he spent his formative years in Bavaria, Germany. Later he moved to Prague, Czech Republic for 10 years, before moving back to USA. He's a third culture kid, history nerd, and has an affinity for Germany. I caught up with him in Hamburg to discuss his plan of learning how to make candy in Germany, as well as what it was like growing up as a third culture kid.

Discover all of Travis' podcasts and projects on the Podcastnik website and subscribe to the Podcastnik Productions YouTube channel. Follow Travis on Twitter.

If you want to help Travis with his plan to make candy, donate to his GoFundMe campaign.

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]]> expat podcast, expat life germany, history of germany podcast, travis j dow, travis dow no no no no Buzzsprout-2403218 FEGEPADFO Charity Challenge - Final Wrap-Up Nicole from The Expat Cast and I went head-to-head in December 2019 to see who could raise the most donations for our chosen charities.

Together we raised 350 euros...140 euros went to Nicole's charity of choice, Women's Worth Inc., while 210 euros went to my chosen charity, Lebenshilfe in Bad Windsheim. 

I'll let you do the math (*cough* I won!) :)

Thanks to everyone who donated, and thanks to Nicole for being such a great sport. Let's do it again in December 2020!

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]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +0100 Nicole from The Expat Cast and I went head-to-head in December 2019 to see who could raise the most donations for our chosen charities.

Together we raised 350 euros...140 euros went to Nicole's charity of choice, Women's Worth Inc., while 210 euros went to my chosen charity, Lebenshilfe in Bad Windsheim. 

I'll let you do the math (*cough* I won!) :)

Thanks to everyone who donated, and thanks to Nicole for being such a great sport. Let's do it again in December 2020!

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/fegepadfo-charity-challenge-final-wrap-up FEGEPADFO Charity Challenge - Final Wrap-Up 00:02:14 Shaun Behrens bonus Nicole from The Expat Cast and I went head-to-head in December 2019 to see who could raise the most donations for our chosen charities.

Together we raised 350 euros...140 euros went to Nicole's charity of choice, Women's Worth Inc., while 210 euros went to my chosen charity, Lebenshilfe in Bad Windsheim. 

I'll let you do the math (*cough* I won!) :)

Thanks to everyone who donated, and thanks to Nicole for being such a great sport. Let's do it again in December 2020!

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]]> expat life germany, charity, expat donations, expat podcast no no no no Buzzsprout-2342945 Missing holiday traditions from home, making new traditions, and fireworks on New Year's Eve For foreigners living in Germany, the holidays are a time that we recreate traditions from our home countries, adopt German traditions, and start new ones. I take a look at how my Christmas experience in Germany has been, and compare it to my summer South African Christmases.

Luminaria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminaria

Wherever you might be, and whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, something else, or nothing at all, may your holiday season be peaceful.

Thanks for listening in 2019 and stay tuned for more guests and stories in 2020.

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]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0100 For foreigners living in Germany, the holidays are a time that we recreate traditions from our home countries, adopt German traditions, and start new ones. I take a look at how my Christmas experience in Germany has been, and compare it to my summer South African Christmases.

Luminaria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminaria

Wherever you might be, and whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, something else, or nothing at all, may your holiday season be peaceful.

Thanks for listening in 2019 and stay tuned for more guests and stories in 2020.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/missing-holiday-traditions-from-home-making-new-traditions-and-fireworks-on-new-year-s-eve Missing holiday traditions from home, making new traditions, and fireworks on New Year's Eve 00:23:15 Shaun Behrens 26 full For foreigners living in Germany, the holidays are a time that we recreate traditions from our home countries, adopt German traditions, and start new ones. I take a look at how my Christmas experience in Germany has been, and compare it to my summer South African Christmases.

Luminaria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminaria

Wherever you might be, and whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, something else, or nothing at all, may your holiday season be peaceful.

Thanks for listening in 2019 and stay tuned for more guests and stories in 2020.

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]]> no no no no Buzzsprout-2297324 Unhappy in Germany (S from India) Donate to my cause in the expat podcasters charity challenge (aka #FEGEPADFO): Donate to Lebenshilfe Bad Windsheim

Germany offers a lot of opportunities, but it's also known as a difficult country to integrate into. What happens when the German dream becomes a nightmare? My guest this week (who asked to remain anonymous) is from India, and he has experienced rude government officials, losing a job because he wasn't a native speaker, difficult neighbors, and even blatant racism. Because of these experiences, his views on Germany are not positive. In our interview, we discuss his experiences and opinions of the country and its people.

Greta Thunberg's "feud" with Deutsche Bahn: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/15/greta-thunberg-in-twitter-spat-with-german-rail-firm

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]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Donate to my cause in the expat podcasters charity challenge (aka #FEGEPADFO): Donate to Lebenshilfe Bad Windsheim

Germany offers a lot of opportunities, but it's also known as a difficult country to integrate into. What happens when the German dream becomes a nightmare? My guest this week (who asked to remain anonymous) is from India, and he has experienced rude government officials, losing a job because he wasn't a native speaker, difficult neighbors, and even blatant racism. Because of these experiences, his views on Germany are not positive. In our interview, we discuss his experiences and opinions of the country and its people.

Greta Thunberg's "feud" with Deutsche Bahn: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/15/greta-thunberg-in-twitter-spat-with-german-rail-firm

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/unhappy-in-germany-s-from-india Unhappy in Germany (S from India) 00:53:14 Shaun Behrens 25 full Donate to my cause in the expat podcasters charity challenge (aka #FEGEPADFO): Donate to Lebenshilfe Bad Windsheim

Germany offers a lot of opportunities, but it's also known as a difficult country to integrate into. What happens when the German dream becomes a nightmare? My guest this week (who asked to remain anonymous) is from India, and he has experienced rude government officials, losing a job because he wasn't a native speaker, difficult neighbors, and even blatant racism. Because of these experiences, his views on Germany are not positive. In our interview, we discuss his experiences and opinions of the country and its people.

Greta Thunberg's "feud" with Deutsche Bahn: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/15/greta-thunberg-in-twitter-spat-with-german-rail-firm

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]]> expat life germany, expats in germany, foreigners in germany, bad experiences in Germany, integration in germany no no no no Buzzsprout-2240003 The German Freelance Visa (James from LiveWorkGermany.com) Donate to my cause in the expat podcasters charity challenge (aka #FEGEPADFO): Donate to Lebenshilfe Bad Windsheim

For many people who are planning to come to Germany, the Freelance Visa might be the way to go. It allows you to provide freelance services in Germany, and you don't need an official job offer to get it. But how do you get it? And is it suitable for your goals?

I am joined by the very knowledgeable James Meads of LiveWorkGermany.com, who explains what the German Freelance Visa is, who can get it, how to apply, and what you need to know about it.

Live Work Germany is also offering an online Freelance Visa course. You can also find LiveWorkGermany on Facebook and YouTube.

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]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Donate to my cause in the expat podcasters charity challenge (aka #FEGEPADFO): Donate to Lebenshilfe Bad Windsheim

For many people who are planning to come to Germany, the Freelance Visa might be the way to go. It allows you to provide freelance services in Germany, and you don't need an official job offer to get it. But how do you get it? And is it suitable for your goals?

I am joined by the very knowledgeable James Meads of LiveWorkGermany.com, who explains what the German Freelance Visa is, who can get it, how to apply, and what you need to know about it.

Live Work Germany is also offering an online Freelance Visa course. You can also find LiveWorkGermany on Facebook and YouTube.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-german-freelance-visa-james-from-liveworkgermany-com The German Freelance Visa (James from LiveWorkGermany.com) 00:36:29 Shaun Behrens 24 full Donate to my cause in the expat podcasters charity challenge (aka #FEGEPADFO): Donate to Lebenshilfe Bad Windsheim

For many people who are planning to come to Germany, the Freelance Visa might be the way to go. It allows you to provide freelance services in Germany, and you don't need an official job offer to get it. But how do you get it? And is it suitable for your goals?

I am joined by the very knowledgeable James Meads of LiveWorkGermany.com, who explains what the German Freelance Visa is, who can get it, how to apply, and what you need to know about it.

Live Work Germany is also offering an online Freelance Visa course. You can also find LiveWorkGermany on Facebook and YouTube.

Join the Expat Life Germany mailing list.

Discuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group!

Visit the official podcast website: Expat Life Germany

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> German Freelance Visa, Freelance Visa Germany, freelance expat, freelance in Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-2209586 How Germany changed us (Jibran from Pakistan) Jibran runs the Desi in Wonderland YouTube channel. He's originally from Pakistan and has been living in Germany for 5 years, so we decided to discuss how Germany has changed us. In the process, I learned a lot more than I expected about Pakistani culture. Find Jibran on Instagram and Facebook.

Also in this episode: Introducing FEGEPADFO (First Ever German Expat Podcast Advent Donation Face-Off), where I go up against my sworn rival, Nicole from The Expat Cast, in a battle to see who can raise the most money for charity. To see our selected charities and find out more information, go to the FEGEPADFO page.

Discuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group!

Visit the official podcast website: Expat Life Germany

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0100 Jibran runs the Desi in Wonderland YouTube channel. He's originally from Pakistan and has been living in Germany for 5 years, so we decided to discuss how Germany has changed us. In the process, I learned a lot more than I expected about Pakistani culture. Find Jibran on Instagram and Facebook.

Also in this episode: Introducing FEGEPADFO (First Ever German Expat Podcast Advent Donation Face-Off), where I go up against my sworn rival, Nicole from The Expat Cast, in a battle to see who can raise the most money for charity. To see our selected charities and find out more information, go to the FEGEPADFO page.

Discuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group!

Visit the official podcast website: Expat Life Germany

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/how-germany-changed-us-jibran-from-pakistan How Germany changed us (Jibran from Pakistan) 00:41:20 Shaun Behrens 23 full Jibran runs the Desi in Wonderland YouTube channel. He's originally from Pakistan and has been living in Germany for 5 years, so we decided to discuss how Germany has changed us. In the process, I learned a lot more than I expected about Pakistani culture. Find Jibran on Instagram and Facebook.

Also in this episode: Introducing FEGEPADFO (First Ever German Expat Podcast Advent Donation Face-Off), where I go up against my sworn rival, Nicole from The Expat Cast, in a battle to see who can raise the most money for charity. To see our selected charities and find out more information, go to the FEGEPADFO page.

Discuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group!

Visit the official podcast website: Expat Life Germany

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/cb690f93/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582387 How Germany changed us (Jibran from Pakistan) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/how-germany-changed-us-jibran-from-pakistan expats, expat life germany, expats in germany, pakistani expat no no no no Buzzsprout-2112231 A Berliner, a Hamburger, a Neapolitan, and a world citizen (Liliana from Italy) Liliana is from Naples, Italy, and has lived in Germany for 7 years. She recently got her citizenship, and discusses how that happened. We also cover her reason for choosing Germany, why she'd struggle to return to Italy, and she compares Hamburg and Berlin with Naples.

Subscribe to Liliana's YouTube channel: Lils Around
Liliana on social media:
Facebook
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]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2019 01:00:00 +0100 Liliana is from Naples, Italy, and has lived in Germany for 7 years. She recently got her citizenship, and discusses how that happened. We also cover her reason for choosing Germany, why she'd struggle to return to Italy, and she compares Hamburg and Berlin with Naples.

Subscribe to Liliana's YouTube channel: Lils Around
Liliana on social media:
Facebook
Instagram

Discuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group!

Visit the official podcast website: Expat Life Germany

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/a-berliner-a-hamburger-a-neapolitan-and-a-world-citizen-liliana-from-italy A Berliner, a Hamburger, a Neapolitan, and a world citizen (Liliana from Italy) 00:42:33 Shaun Behrens 22 full Liliana is from Naples, Italy, and has lived in Germany for 7 years. She recently got her citizenship, and discusses how that happened. We also cover her reason for choosing Germany, why she'd struggle to return to Italy, and she compares Hamburg and Berlin with Naples.

Subscribe to Liliana's YouTube channel: Lils Around
Liliana on social media:
Facebook
Instagram

Discuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group!

Visit the official podcast website: Expat Life Germany

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/79513ff5/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582391 A Berliner, a Hamburger, a Neapolitan, and a world citizen (Liliana from Italy) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/a-berliner-a-hamburger-a-neapolitan-and-a-world-citizen-liliana-from-italy Expat life germany, expats in germany, italian expat, hamburg, berlin no no no no Buzzsprout-1986151 Being far from family when losing someone, making friends through team sports, and security in Germany (Rafael from Brazil) One of my best friends in Germany, Rafael from Brazil, experienced loss when his father passed away, and talks about how he coped dealing with that being far from his family.

He's also a handball player, and he had the chance to make German friends through his love of the sport.

We also discuss learning languages, Bulgarian wedding dance traditions, and more.

Majestic handball Rafael:
 https://www.instagram.com/p/BSvnfjflJgR0f4nq-mjwHYcNRVdXQFuVk7MqKA0/?igshid=uouuiaedbbd3

World Index tweet: most dangerous countries

Bulgarian wedding dance: https://youtu.be/Bv8BRPO-EyU?t=37

Discuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group! 

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]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2019 22:00:00 +0100 One of my best friends in Germany, Rafael from Brazil, experienced loss when his father passed away, and talks about how he coped dealing with that being far from his family.

He's also a handball player, and he had the chance to make German friends through his love of the sport.

We also discuss learning languages, Bulgarian wedding dance traditions, and more.

Majestic handball Rafael:
 https://www.instagram.com/p/BSvnfjflJgR0f4nq-mjwHYcNRVdXQFuVk7MqKA0/?igshid=uouuiaedbbd3

World Index tweet: most dangerous countries

Bulgarian wedding dance: https://youtu.be/Bv8BRPO-EyU?t=37

Discuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group! 

Support the show

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/being-far-from-family-when-losing-someone-making-friends-through-team-sports-and-security-in-germany-rafael-from-brazil Being far from family when losing someone, making friends through team sports, and security in Germany (Rafael from Brazil) 00:42:01 Shaun Behrens 21 full One of my best friends in Germany, Rafael from Brazil, experienced loss when his father passed away, and talks about how he coped dealing with that being far from his family.

He's also a handball player, and he had the chance to make German friends through his love of the sport.

We also discuss learning languages, Bulgarian wedding dance traditions, and more.

Majestic handball Rafael:
 https://www.instagram.com/p/BSvnfjflJgR0f4nq-mjwHYcNRVdXQFuVk7MqKA0/?igshid=uouuiaedbbd3

World Index tweet: most dangerous countries

Bulgarian wedding dance: https://youtu.be/Bv8BRPO-EyU?t=37

Discuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group! 

Support the show

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]]> grieving far from home, expat podcast, expat in germany, german life, expat life germany, handball, no no no no Buzzsprout-1876820 Discussing German stereotypes with Nicole from The Expat Cast Are Germans really efficient? Do they like order? Are they as punctual as everyone says they are? Nicole Palazzo, a US expat living in Germany and the host of The Expat Cast, helps me confirm or bust common stereotypes and cliches about Germans.

Discuss your opinions on these stereotypes in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group! And also: let us know of any we missed, or ones that might be common in your area of Germany.

The cult British show that Germans watch every year on New Year's Eve: Dinner for One

Find Nicole:
The Expat Cast podcast
The Expat Cast on Instagram
Mail Nicole: theexpatcast@gmail.com

Expat Life Germany:
Facebook page
Facebook group
Website
Instagram
Twitter


Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:00:00 +0200 Are Germans really efficient? Do they like order? Are they as punctual as everyone says they are? Nicole Palazzo, a US expat living in Germany and the host of The Expat Cast, helps me confirm or bust common stereotypes and cliches about Germans.

Discuss your opinions on these stereotypes in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group! And also: let us know of any we missed, or ones that might be common in your area of Germany.

The cult British show that Germans watch every year on New Year's Eve: Dinner for One

Find Nicole:
The Expat Cast podcast
The Expat Cast on Instagram
Mail Nicole: theexpatcast@gmail.com

Expat Life Germany:
Facebook page
Facebook group
Website
Instagram
Twitter


Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/discussing-german-stereotypes-with-nicole-from-the-expat-cast Discussing German stereotypes with Nicole from The Expat Cast 00:41:52 Shaun Behrens 20 full Are Germans really efficient? Do they like order? Are they as punctual as everyone says they are? Nicole Palazzo, a US expat living in Germany and the host of The Expat Cast, helps me confirm or bust common stereotypes and cliches about Germans.

Discuss your opinions on these stereotypes in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group! And also: let us know of any we missed, or ones that might be common in your area of Germany.

The cult British show that Germans watch every year on New Year's Eve: Dinner for One

Find Nicole:
The Expat Cast podcast
The Expat Cast on Instagram
Mail Nicole: theexpatcast@gmail.com

Expat Life Germany:
Facebook page
Facebook group
Website
Instagram
Twitter


Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> German stereotypes, expat life Germany, Germans, expats in Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-1856614 Being an English-Speaking Writer in Germany, Bringing a Pet to Germany, and "The God Queen" (Mari from USA) Mari is a US expat living in Germany. She's also a writer and an avid pug fan. She discusses what it's like being an English-speaking writer in Germany, her book "The God Queen", and how to bring a dog from USA into Germany.

To win a signed copy of "The God Queen", find the episode post on one of the Expat Life Germany social media channels and follow the instructions:

Expat Life Germany Facebook (share the episode post and message the Expat Life Germany account to let me know)
Expat Life Germany Instragram (tag a friend or friends on the episode post)
Expat Life Germany Twitter (retweet the episode post)

Doing the above will enter you into the draw to win the book. You can be entered once for each platform, so that means you can be entered a maximum of three times. I'll do the draw on 22 October and announce the winner on the show on 28 October.

Find Mari: 

The Adventures of La Mari on YouTube
M.L Tishner blog (her writing site)
Advetures of La Mari blog (her travel adventures)
Mari on Instagram
Mari on Twitter

Support the show

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]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2019 22:00:00 +0200 Mari is a US expat living in Germany. She's also a writer and an avid pug fan. She discusses what it's like being an English-speaking writer in Germany, her book "The God Queen", and how to bring a dog from USA into Germany.

To win a signed copy of "The God Queen", find the episode post on one of the Expat Life Germany social media channels and follow the instructions:

Expat Life Germany Facebook (share the episode post and message the Expat Life Germany account to let me know)
Expat Life Germany Instragram (tag a friend or friends on the episode post)
Expat Life Germany Twitter (retweet the episode post)

Doing the above will enter you into the draw to win the book. You can be entered once for each platform, so that means you can be entered a maximum of three times. I'll do the draw on 22 October and announce the winner on the show on 28 October.

Find Mari: 

The Adventures of La Mari on YouTube
M.L Tishner blog (her writing site)
Advetures of La Mari blog (her travel adventures)
Mari on Instagram
Mari on Twitter

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/being-an-english-speaking-writer-in-germany-bringing-a-pet-to-germany-and-the-god-queen-mari-from-usa Being an English-Speaking Writer in Germany, Bringing a Pet to Germany, and "The God Queen" (Mari from USA) 00:36:58 Shaun Behrens 19 full Mari is a US expat living in Germany. She's also a writer and an avid pug fan. She discusses what it's like being an English-speaking writer in Germany, her book "The God Queen", and how to bring a dog from USA into Germany.

To win a signed copy of "The God Queen", find the episode post on one of the Expat Life Germany social media channels and follow the instructions:

Expat Life Germany Facebook (share the episode post and message the Expat Life Germany account to let me know)
Expat Life Germany Instragram (tag a friend or friends on the episode post)
Expat Life Germany Twitter (retweet the episode post)

Doing the above will enter you into the draw to win the book. You can be entered once for each platform, so that means you can be entered a maximum of three times. I'll do the draw on 22 October and announce the winner on the show on 28 October.

Find Mari: 

The Adventures of La Mari on YouTube
M.L Tishner blog (her writing site)
Advetures of La Mari blog (her travel adventures)
Mari on Instagram
Mari on Twitter

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> self publishing in germany, english writer abroad, bringing a dog to germany no no no no Buzzsprout-1806307 The "Why" Has to be Right (Vlad from Romania) Discuss this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group!

Vlad from Romania was tired of the political situation in Romania, and made the choice to move to Germany. But, unlike many Romanians who emigrate to western Europe, integration is easier for him since he's highly educated and already knows German. But is integration always a choice? We talk about why Romanians have a bad reputation in Germany and how Germany offers a better life for many eastern Europeans.

We also look into the latest Internations Expat Insider Report and find that Germany is not in the Top 10 of the top expat destinations in 2019.

Listen to my guest appearance on the Geopats podcast with Steph Fuccio: Geopats #66

Visit expatlifegermany.de for more episodes and blog posts. 

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2019 22:00:00 +0200 Discuss this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group!

Vlad from Romania was tired of the political situation in Romania, and made the choice to move to Germany. But, unlike many Romanians who emigrate to western Europe, integration is easier for him since he's highly educated and already knows German. But is integration always a choice? We talk about why Romanians have a bad reputation in Germany and how Germany offers a better life for many eastern Europeans.

We also look into the latest Internations Expat Insider Report and find that Germany is not in the Top 10 of the top expat destinations in 2019.

Listen to my guest appearance on the Geopats podcast with Steph Fuccio: Geopats #66

Visit expatlifegermany.de for more episodes and blog posts. 

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-why-has-to-be-right-vlad-from-romania The "Why" Has to be Right (Vlad from Romania) 00:37:52 Shaun Behrens 18 full Discuss this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group!

Vlad from Romania was tired of the political situation in Romania, and made the choice to move to Germany. But, unlike many Romanians who emigrate to western Europe, integration is easier for him since he's highly educated and already knows German. But is integration always a choice? We talk about why Romanians have a bad reputation in Germany and how Germany offers a better life for many eastern Europeans.

We also look into the latest Internations Expat Insider Report and find that Germany is not in the Top 10 of the top expat destinations in 2019.

Listen to my guest appearance on the Geopats podcast with Steph Fuccio: Geopats #66

Visit expatlifegermany.de for more episodes and blog posts. 

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> expat life Germany, expats in Germany, Romanian expat, integration no no no no Buzzsprout-1767838 Article 116 (Michael from USA) Michael Silberman lives in the USA, but Germany is certainly intertwined with his life over there. His parents left Nazi Germany (and were stripped of their German citizenship) to start a new life in the States, and this heritage led to a fascination with Germany. Michael spent some time in Murnau am Staffelsee and Augsburg back in the 80s, when he studied German at the Goethe Institute. More recently, he became a German when he got his dual citizenship through Article 116, which restores German citizenship to families of those who had their citizenship revoked during the Third Reich.

Michael has also founded a few companies, was once a professional bepop jazz guitarist (he played with jazz legend Joe Pass), and gets tattoos with famous basketball players. In our interview we discuss what 80s Germany was like, the differences to modern Germany, and how making mistakes in German can lead to trouble.

Michael Silberman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldsilberman/
Michael's current business venture: GoDcoin

 

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]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2019 22:00:00 +0200 Michael Silberman lives in the USA, but Germany is certainly intertwined with his life over there. His parents left Nazi Germany (and were stripped of their German citizenship) to start a new life in the States, and this heritage led to a fascination with Germany. Michael spent some time in Murnau am Staffelsee and Augsburg back in the 80s, when he studied German at the Goethe Institute. More recently, he became a German when he got his dual citizenship through Article 116, which restores German citizenship to families of those who had their citizenship revoked during the Third Reich.

Michael has also founded a few companies, was once a professional bepop jazz guitarist (he played with jazz legend Joe Pass), and gets tattoos with famous basketball players. In our interview we discuss what 80s Germany was like, the differences to modern Germany, and how making mistakes in German can lead to trouble.

Michael Silberman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldsilberman/
Michael's current business venture: GoDcoin

 

Support the show

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/article-116-michael-from-usa Article 116 (Michael from USA) 00:31:30 Shaun Behrens 17 full Michael Silberman lives in the USA, but Germany is certainly intertwined with his life over there. His parents left Nazi Germany (and were stripped of their German citizenship) to start a new life in the States, and this heritage led to a fascination with Germany. Michael spent some time in Murnau am Staffelsee and Augsburg back in the 80s, when he studied German at the Goethe Institute. More recently, he became a German when he got his dual citizenship through Article 116, which restores German citizenship to families of those who had their citizenship revoked during the Third Reich.

Michael has also founded a few companies, was once a professional bepop jazz guitarist (he played with jazz legend Joe Pass), and gets tattoos with famous basketball players. In our interview we discuss what 80s Germany was like, the differences to modern Germany, and how making mistakes in German can lead to trouble.

Michael Silberman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldsilberman/
Michael's current business venture: GoDcoin

 

Support the show

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Germany, Article 116, murnau am staffelsee, augsburg no no no no Buzzsprout-1738336 parkrun Germany The parkrun concept is simple: you turn up on a Saturday morning and you walk, jog, or run 5km. The best thing? It's free. Since it started in 2004, it has become a global phenomenon. And it's a great thing for expats, too: get out and exercise, and meet new people!

In this episode, I talk to the organizers of the Wöhrder See parkrun in Nürnberg about the concept.

The parkrun website: https://www.parkrun.com/
The parkrun Germany website (in German): https://www.parkrun.com.de/
The Wöhrder See parkrun website (in German): https://www.parkrun.com.de/woehrdersee/

See the blog post and photos here: https://expatlifegermany.de/parkrun-germany

Listen to my guest appearance on The Expat Cast: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-rx6y4-c004f8

Support the show

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:00:00 +0200 The parkrun concept is simple: you turn up on a Saturday morning and you walk, jog, or run 5km. The best thing? It's free. Since it started in 2004, it has become a global phenomenon. And it's a great thing for expats, too: get out and exercise, and meet new people!

In this episode, I talk to the organizers of the Wöhrder See parkrun in Nürnberg about the concept.

The parkrun website: https://www.parkrun.com/
The parkrun Germany website (in German): https://www.parkrun.com.de/
The Wöhrder See parkrun website (in German): https://www.parkrun.com.de/woehrdersee/

See the blog post and photos here: https://expatlifegermany.de/parkrun-germany

Listen to my guest appearance on The Expat Cast: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-rx6y4-c004f8

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/parkrun-germany parkrun Germany 00:27:09 Shaun Behrens 16 full The parkrun concept is simple: you turn up on a Saturday morning and you walk, jog, or run 5km. The best thing? It's free. Since it started in 2004, it has become a global phenomenon. And it's a great thing for expats, too: get out and exercise, and meet new people!

In this episode, I talk to the organizers of the Wöhrder See parkrun in Nürnberg about the concept.

The parkrun website: https://www.parkrun.com/
The parkrun Germany website (in German): https://www.parkrun.com.de/
The Wöhrder See parkrun website (in German): https://www.parkrun.com.de/woehrdersee/

See the blog post and photos here: https://expatlifegermany.de/parkrun-germany

Listen to my guest appearance on The Expat Cast: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-rx6y4-c004f8

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]]> parkrun, expat germany, parkrun germany, running community, expat running no no no no Buzzsprout-1692772 Defining "Expat" What exactly is an "expat"? Turns out this question is not as straight forward as Shaun used to think. He goes into some of the problems surrounding the terminology, and also defines his interpretation of it for the podcast.

He also reads out Apple Podcast reviews for the show, talks about some blog posts on the Expat Life Germany website (5 Cultural Things to Expect in a German Workplace and Germans Are Weird About Birthdays), and discusses the traditions around the first day of school in Germany.

The Schultüte: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schult%C3%BCte

Expatriate on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expatriate

Steph Fuccio's article about Geopats: https://medium.com/@stephfuccio/geopat-not-expat-df5e229210b7
Steph Fuccio's website: https://www.stephfuccio.com/

The Settle In Berlin article: "Expat" or "Immigrant"?

Shaun will be appearing on The Expat Cast this week! 

Visit Expat Life Germany for more episodes and blog posts.

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]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2019 21:00:00 +0200 What exactly is an "expat"? Turns out this question is not as straight forward as Shaun used to think. He goes into some of the problems surrounding the terminology, and also defines his interpretation of it for the podcast.

He also reads out Apple Podcast reviews for the show, talks about some blog posts on the Expat Life Germany website (5 Cultural Things to Expect in a German Workplace and Germans Are Weird About Birthdays), and discusses the traditions around the first day of school in Germany.

The Schultüte: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schult%C3%BCte

Expatriate on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expatriate

Steph Fuccio's article about Geopats: https://medium.com/@stephfuccio/geopat-not-expat-df5e229210b7
Steph Fuccio's website: https://www.stephfuccio.com/

The Settle In Berlin article: "Expat" or "Immigrant"?

Shaun will be appearing on The Expat Cast this week! 

Visit Expat Life Germany for more episodes and blog posts.

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/defining-expat Defining "Expat" 00:26:37 Shaun Behrens 15 full What exactly is an "expat"? Turns out this question is not as straight forward as Shaun used to think. He goes into some of the problems surrounding the terminology, and also defines his interpretation of it for the podcast.

He also reads out Apple Podcast reviews for the show, talks about some blog posts on the Expat Life Germany website (5 Cultural Things to Expect in a German Workplace and Germans Are Weird About Birthdays), and discusses the traditions around the first day of school in Germany.

The Schultüte: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schult%C3%BCte

Expatriate on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expatriate

Steph Fuccio's article about Geopats: https://medium.com/@stephfuccio/geopat-not-expat-df5e229210b7
Steph Fuccio's website: https://www.stephfuccio.com/

The Settle In Berlin article: "Expat" or "Immigrant"?

Shaun will be appearing on The Expat Cast this week! 

Visit Expat Life Germany for more episodes and blog posts.

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
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]]> Expat definition, immigrant, migrant, Expatriate, definition no no no no Buzzsprout-1682389 BONUS: Social Media and Expats, Charity Work as an Expat, and Friends Moving On In the last episode, Anna Noakes Schulze dropped so many insights about expat life that I had to edit some of it out. Since it'd be a shame for it to go to waste, I decided to put it in a bonus episode.

Here is more Anna, and we go into detail about social media, how to help others by first taking care of yourself, and why she is not afraid to make connections with people who might be moving on in the future.

Visit Anna's website: https://www.sunflowerux.com/
Ask Anna questions in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group.

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]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2019 03:00:00 +0200 In the last episode, Anna Noakes Schulze dropped so many insights about expat life that I had to edit some of it out. Since it'd be a shame for it to go to waste, I decided to put it in a bonus episode.

Here is more Anna, and we go into detail about social media, how to help others by first taking care of yourself, and why she is not afraid to make connections with people who might be moving on in the future.

Visit Anna's website: https://www.sunflowerux.com/
Ask Anna questions in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/bonus-social-media-and-expats-charity-work-as-an-expat-and-friends-moving-on BONUS: Social Media and Expats, Charity Work as an Expat, and Friends Moving On 00:12:57 Shaun Behrens 14 bonus In the last episode, Anna Noakes Schulze dropped so many insights about expat life that I had to edit some of it out. Since it'd be a shame for it to go to waste, I decided to put it in a bonus episode.

Here is more Anna, and we go into detail about social media, how to help others by first taking care of yourself, and why she is not afraid to make connections with people who might be moving on in the future.

Visit Anna's website: https://www.sunflowerux.com/
Ask Anna questions in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group.

Support the show

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]]> social media, expats, expats in germany, expat charity work no no no no Buzzsprout-1653442 Living Abroad Teaches Us the Power of Connections (Anna from Canada) Anna Noakes Schulze from Canada presented a TEDx talk called “Living Abroad Teaches Us the Power of Connections”, and in it she tells her own expat story to demonstrate how those that we make connections with shape our lives and who we are, even if we don't live near them. This will resonate with many expats, and so I invited her to come on the show.

In this interview, she expands on the TEDx talk to reveal her wisdom and insights that describe the expat experience. She discusses the question of identity, learning German too fast, raising special needs children in Germany, and of course, the talk itself.

Anna Noakes Schulz is in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group, so if you have questions about her TEDx talk or her interview on the podcast, you can ask her there!

Anna’s Website: https://www.sunflowerux.com/

Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanoakesschulze/

The Chrome plugin Anna mentioned for managing your social media feed: Social Fixer

Visit my website: https://expatlifegermany.de

Music used in this episode: Until the End by Ryan Anderson; the theme song is “Devil In My Head” by 10 Cent Janes. 

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]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2019 23:00:00 +0200 Anna Noakes Schulze from Canada presented a TEDx talk called “Living Abroad Teaches Us the Power of Connections”, and in it she tells her own expat story to demonstrate how those that we make connections with shape our lives and who we are, even if we don't live near them. This will resonate with many expats, and so I invited her to come on the show.

In this interview, she expands on the TEDx talk to reveal her wisdom and insights that describe the expat experience. She discusses the question of identity, learning German too fast, raising special needs children in Germany, and of course, the talk itself.

Anna Noakes Schulz is in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group, so if you have questions about her TEDx talk or her interview on the podcast, you can ask her there!

Anna’s Website: https://www.sunflowerux.com/

Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanoakesschulze/

The Chrome plugin Anna mentioned for managing your social media feed: Social Fixer

Visit my website: https://expatlifegermany.de

Music used in this episode: Until the End by Ryan Anderson; the theme song is “Devil In My Head” by 10 Cent Janes. 

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/living-abroad-teaches-us-the-power-of-connections-anna-from-canada Living Abroad Teaches Us the Power of Connections (Anna from Canada) 00:50:07 Shaun Behrens 14 full Anna Noakes Schulze from Canada presented a TEDx talk called “Living Abroad Teaches Us the Power of Connections”, and in it she tells her own expat story to demonstrate how those that we make connections with shape our lives and who we are, even if we don't live near them. This will resonate with many expats, and so I invited her to come on the show.

In this interview, she expands on the TEDx talk to reveal her wisdom and insights that describe the expat experience. She discusses the question of identity, learning German too fast, raising special needs children in Germany, and of course, the talk itself.

Anna Noakes Schulz is in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group, so if you have questions about her TEDx talk or her interview on the podcast, you can ask her there!

Anna’s Website: https://www.sunflowerux.com/

Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanoakesschulze/

The Chrome plugin Anna mentioned for managing your social media feed: Social Fixer

Visit my website: https://expatlifegermany.de

Music used in this episode: Until the End by Ryan Anderson; the theme song is “Devil In My Head” by 10 Cent Janes. 

Support the show

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]]> TEDx Talk, expat connections, special needs children in Germany, expat identity, expat in germany no no no no Buzzsprout-1612024 Finding and Getting a Job In Germany For all the links mentioned in the episode (there are a few!), go to the Finding and Getting a Job in Germany blog post.

I go through some of the ins and outs of getting a job in Germany. To help me, I got Cheryl Howard of cherylhoward.com to discuss her experiences as a job seeker in Berlin (she's interviewed for dozens of jobs). Then Abi from IamExpat.de joins me to discuss what goes in a German Curriculum Vitae, as well as some general tips for writing the document.

I also give you some advice from my own experiences looking for jobs in Germany. And I go through some questions and advice from listeners of the show.

Follow me on Instagram and Twitter, and join the Facebook Group to discuss the episode. Visit expatlifegermany.de for other episodes.

Music used in this episode: Until the End by Ryan Anderson, Laid Back Fuzz by Podington Bear, Daybreak by Chad Crouch, and the theme song is “Devil In My Head” by 10 Cent Janes. 

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]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2019 23:00:00 +0200 For all the links mentioned in the episode (there are a few!), go to the Finding and Getting a Job in Germany blog post.

I go through some of the ins and outs of getting a job in Germany. To help me, I got Cheryl Howard of cherylhoward.com to discuss her experiences as a job seeker in Berlin (she's interviewed for dozens of jobs). Then Abi from IamExpat.de joins me to discuss what goes in a German Curriculum Vitae, as well as some general tips for writing the document.

I also give you some advice from my own experiences looking for jobs in Germany. And I go through some questions and advice from listeners of the show.

Follow me on Instagram and Twitter, and join the Facebook Group to discuss the episode. Visit expatlifegermany.de for other episodes.

Music used in this episode: Until the End by Ryan Anderson, Laid Back Fuzz by Podington Bear, Daybreak by Chad Crouch, and the theme song is “Devil In My Head” by 10 Cent Janes. 

Support the show

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/finding-and-getting-a-job-in-germany Finding and Getting a Job In Germany 01:12:43 Shaun Behrens 13 full For all the links mentioned in the episode (there are a few!), go to the Finding and Getting a Job in Germany blog post.

I go through some of the ins and outs of getting a job in Germany. To help me, I got Cheryl Howard of cherylhoward.com to discuss her experiences as a job seeker in Berlin (she's interviewed for dozens of jobs). Then Abi from IamExpat.de joins me to discuss what goes in a German Curriculum Vitae, as well as some general tips for writing the document.

I also give you some advice from my own experiences looking for jobs in Germany. And I go through some questions and advice from listeners of the show.

Follow me on Instagram and Twitter, and join the Facebook Group to discuss the episode. Visit expatlifegermany.de for other episodes.

Music used in this episode: Until the End by Ryan Anderson, Laid Back Fuzz by Podington Bear, Daybreak by Chad Crouch, and the theme song is “Devil In My Head” by 10 Cent Janes. 

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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]]> expat life Germany, expats in Germany, job hunting, germany jobs, working in Germany, job interviews in Germany, how to get a job in Germany, German CV no no no no Buzzsprout-1539658 Through the Eyes of a Newly-Arrived Expat (Sarah From Syria, Canada, et al) I first interviewed Sarah back in July for a bonus episode, because she'd almost been caught by a scam. We had such a great discussion that I wanted to have her back on the show, and here she is.

Although Sarah is new in Berlin, she is by no means new to the expat way of life: she has lived in Syria, Canada, Dubai, Malaysia, Japan, and now, Germany. She discusses how her international background has made adapting to new cultures easier, and how she views her identity.

She also gives her initial feelings on Berlin, Germany, Germans, and contrasts life here to life in Japan.

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @slikko

For the blog post about the episode: https://expatlifegermany.de/12

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]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2019 23:00:00 +0200 I first interviewed Sarah back in July for a bonus episode, because she'd almost been caught by a scam. We had such a great discussion that I wanted to have her back on the show, and here she is.

Although Sarah is new in Berlin, she is by no means new to the expat way of life: she has lived in Syria, Canada, Dubai, Malaysia, Japan, and now, Germany. She discusses how her international background has made adapting to new cultures easier, and how she views her identity.

She also gives her initial feelings on Berlin, Germany, Germans, and contrasts life here to life in Japan.

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @slikko

For the blog post about the episode: https://expatlifegermany.de/12

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/through-the-eyes-of-a-newly-arrived-expat-sarah-from-syria-canada-et-al Through the Eyes of a Newly-Arrived Expat (Sarah From Syria, Canada, et al) 00:38:01 Shaun Behrens 12 full I first interviewed Sarah back in July for a bonus episode, because she'd almost been caught by a scam. We had such a great discussion that I wanted to have her back on the show, and here she is.

Although Sarah is new in Berlin, she is by no means new to the expat way of life: she has lived in Syria, Canada, Dubai, Malaysia, Japan, and now, Germany. She discusses how her international background has made adapting to new cultures easier, and how she views her identity.

She also gives her initial feelings on Berlin, Germany, Germans, and contrasts life here to life in Japan.

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @slikko

For the blog post about the episode: https://expatlifegermany.de/12

Support the show

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/53bf34de/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582406 Through the Eyes of a Newly-Arrived Expat (Sarah From Syria, Canada, et al) https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/through-the-eyes-of-a-newly-arrived-expat-sarah-from-syria-canada-et-al expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, expat interview, no no no no Buzzsprout-1513822 Tim From France - Not So Far From Home Tim Bourguignon is a French citizen who moved to Germany to be with his wife. He describes himself as coming in four flavors: Agile Coach, Chief Learning Officer, Mentoring Advocate, and Public Speaker. He also hosts a podcast called Software Developer’s Journey. 

After bad experiences learning German in school, Tim picked up German again years later when he actually moved to the country. In our interview, we discuss how his learning was aided by his colleagues, the Volkshochschule (adult education centers in Germany), and...the Wise Guys. We also cover how he handles three languages at home, some advice for making friends (care of the Holstee manifesto), and keeping in touch with friends and family back home.

Tim's Website: https://www.timbourguignon.fr/
Tim's Podcast (Software Developer's Journey): http://podcast.devjourney.info/

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]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0200 Tim Bourguignon is a French citizen who moved to Germany to be with his wife. He describes himself as coming in four flavors: Agile Coach, Chief Learning Officer, Mentoring Advocate, and Public Speaker. He also hosts a podcast called Software Developer’s Journey. 

After bad experiences learning German in school, Tim picked up German again years later when he actually moved to the country. In our interview, we discuss how his learning was aided by his colleagues, the Volkshochschule (adult education centers in Germany), and...the Wise Guys. We also cover how he handles three languages at home, some advice for making friends (care of the Holstee manifesto), and keeping in touch with friends and family back home.

Tim's Website: https://www.timbourguignon.fr/
Tim's Podcast (Software Developer's Journey): http://podcast.devjourney.info/

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/tim-from-france-not-so-far-from-home Tim From France - Not So Far From Home 00:47:19 Shaun Behrens 11 full Tim Bourguignon is a French citizen who moved to Germany to be with his wife. He describes himself as coming in four flavors: Agile Coach, Chief Learning Officer, Mentoring Advocate, and Public Speaker. He also hosts a podcast called Software Developer’s Journey. 

After bad experiences learning German in school, Tim picked up German again years later when he actually moved to the country. In our interview, we discuss how his learning was aided by his colleagues, the Volkshochschule (adult education centers in Germany), and...the Wise Guys. We also cover how he handles three languages at home, some advice for making friends (care of the Holstee manifesto), and keeping in touch with friends and family back home.

Tim's Website: https://www.timbourguignon.fr/
Tim's Podcast (Software Developer's Journey): http://podcast.devjourney.info/

Support the show

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/a02dfdf9/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582410 Tim From France - Not So Far From Home https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/tim-from-france-not-so-far-from-home expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, expat interview, French Expat no no no no Buzzsprout-1476895 The E-Scooterpocalypse & Feeling Dumb in Germany There are a lot of people—expats and Germans alike—who are not pleased about the e-scooter situation in big cities since it became legal for them to share bicycle paths and roads. E-scooter riders are apparently fast, reckless, and they just leave them parked anywhere and everywhere. But surely it can't be that bad? I decided to ask around in forums to get a feeling for the zeitgeist at the moment, and it turns out most people are, in fact, annoyed. Very annoyed.

I also discuss how communicating in German with Germans can leave you feeling like they're not experiencing the real "you" (as well as maybe a little stupid). 

Plus: I announce the winners of the copies of "From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom" books I was giving away.

Visit the episode blog: https://expatlifegermany.de/10

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]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0200 There are a lot of people—expats and Germans alike—who are not pleased about the e-scooter situation in big cities since it became legal for them to share bicycle paths and roads. E-scooter riders are apparently fast, reckless, and they just leave them parked anywhere and everywhere. But surely it can't be that bad? I decided to ask around in forums to get a feeling for the zeitgeist at the moment, and it turns out most people are, in fact, annoyed. Very annoyed.

I also discuss how communicating in German with Germans can leave you feeling like they're not experiencing the real "you" (as well as maybe a little stupid). 

Plus: I announce the winners of the copies of "From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom" books I was giving away.

Visit the episode blog: https://expatlifegermany.de/10

Support the show

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-e-scooterpocalypse-feeling-dumb-in-germany The E-Scooterpocalypse & Feeling Dumb in Germany 00:16:51 Shaun Behrens 10 full There are a lot of people—expats and Germans alike—who are not pleased about the e-scooter situation in big cities since it became legal for them to share bicycle paths and roads. E-scooter riders are apparently fast, reckless, and they just leave them parked anywhere and everywhere. But surely it can't be that bad? I decided to ask around in forums to get a feeling for the zeitgeist at the moment, and it turns out most people are, in fact, annoyed. Very annoyed.

I also discuss how communicating in German with Germans can leave you feeling like they're not experiencing the real "you" (as well as maybe a little stupid). 

Plus: I announce the winners of the copies of "From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom" books I was giving away.

Visit the episode blog: https://expatlifegermany.de/10

Support the show

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]]> e-scooters, expat life, expat life germany, expat podcast, Berlin e-scooters, e-scooters germany, learning german, speaking german no no no no Buzzsprout-1455130 Natalie from Australia - From the Outback to Europe When learning a new language, it takes a long time before you're able to express yourself and articulate your thoughts, and so it's easy to feel like you're coming across as dumb. This is just one of the topics that Natalie, a stay-at-home mum from Australia, discusses about her time in Germany.

She also discusses her approach to her toddler's language learning, who is a child with an Australian mother and an Italian/German father, and who is growing up in German culture. Plus, Natalie has always needed to be creative, and that's something she needs to align with being a parent and living as an expat in a country where it might not be that easy to move into a creative career.

Visit the official podcast page: expatlifegermany.de

And listen to the show next week when the winners of the "From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom" book will be announced! 

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]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +0200 When learning a new language, it takes a long time before you're able to express yourself and articulate your thoughts, and so it's easy to feel like you're coming across as dumb. This is just one of the topics that Natalie, a stay-at-home mum from Australia, discusses about her time in Germany.

She also discusses her approach to her toddler's language learning, who is a child with an Australian mother and an Italian/German father, and who is growing up in German culture. Plus, Natalie has always needed to be creative, and that's something she needs to align with being a parent and living as an expat in a country where it might not be that easy to move into a creative career.

Visit the official podcast page: expatlifegermany.de

And listen to the show next week when the winners of the "From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom" book will be announced! 

Support the show

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/natalie-from-australia-from-the-outback-to-europe Natalie from Australia - From the Outback to Europe 00:50:17 Shaun Behrens 9 full When learning a new language, it takes a long time before you're able to express yourself and articulate your thoughts, and so it's easy to feel like you're coming across as dumb. This is just one of the topics that Natalie, a stay-at-home mum from Australia, discusses about her time in Germany.

She also discusses her approach to her toddler's language learning, who is a child with an Australian mother and an Italian/German father, and who is growing up in German culture. Plus, Natalie has always needed to be creative, and that's something she needs to align with being a parent and living as an expat in a country where it might not be that easy to move into a creative career.

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]]> expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, expat interview, expat mother, learning German, creative expat no no no no Buzzsprout-1419637 Shannon from USA - Church Bells and Bicycles Meet Shannon from the USA, whose family were expats in Germany from 2009 until 2013. When they returned to the States, they realized their hearts were still in Germany, and so they immediately started making plans to go back.

Shannon talks about falling in love with the German way of life, making compromises for the greater good, and getting out of the expat bubble.

Follow Shannon on Instagram: @churchbellsandbicycles

If you're a woman and an expat living abroad, Shannon would love to hear from you!

Visit the blog post for this episode: Ep.8: Shannon from USA - Church Bells and Bicycles

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]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2019 22:00:00 +0200 Meet Shannon from the USA, whose family were expats in Germany from 2009 until 2013. When they returned to the States, they realized their hearts were still in Germany, and so they immediately started making plans to go back.

Shannon talks about falling in love with the German way of life, making compromises for the greater good, and getting out of the expat bubble.

Follow Shannon on Instagram: @churchbellsandbicycles

If you're a woman and an expat living abroad, Shannon would love to hear from you!

Visit the blog post for this episode: Ep.8: Shannon from USA - Church Bells and Bicycles

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/shannon-from-usa-church-bells-and-bicycles Shannon from USA - Church Bells and Bicycles 00:29:47 Shaun Behrens 8 full Meet Shannon from the USA, whose family were expats in Germany from 2009 until 2013. When they returned to the States, they realized their hearts were still in Germany, and so they immediately started making plans to go back.

Shannon talks about falling in love with the German way of life, making compromises for the greater good, and getting out of the expat bubble.

Follow Shannon on Instagram: @churchbellsandbicycles

If you're a woman and an expat living abroad, Shannon would love to hear from you!

Visit the blog post for this episode: Ep.8: Shannon from USA - Church Bells and Bicycles

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/104a4314/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582415 Shannon from USA - Church Bells and Bicycles https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/shannon-from-usa-church-bells-and-bicycles reverse culture shock, expat life, expat podcast, USA expat, expat in Germany, returning to Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-1377673 Arvi From India - Founding a Startup in Germany Arvi is from India and moved to Germany 5 years ago to complete his studies as an engineer. He did this, but instead of returning home, he moved to Berlin and founded a startup with two other entrepreneurs. His company, MyHelpBuddy, puts expats who need a service or who have a problem in contact with "buddies", who are expats or locals who are able to help.

Arvi discusses the platform and also how to start a company in Germany. He explains the support available—even for foreigners—from institutions such as startup incubators. In his case, Startup Incubator Berlin (from the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht, or Berlin School of Economics and Law) helped him and his co-founders get the company off the ground.

Try out the platform: MyHelpBuddy.com

Arvi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravinth-palaniswamy/

Arvi is also the founder of INK Network of Knowledge: https://ink-connect.com/

Join the discussion in the podcast's Facebook group!

And you can still win a copy of From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom by signing up for the podcast newsletter. Do it before July 17th!

Vist the episode blog post on Expat Life Germany, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

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]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:00:00 +0200 Arvi is from India and moved to Germany 5 years ago to complete his studies as an engineer. He did this, but instead of returning home, he moved to Berlin and founded a startup with two other entrepreneurs. His company, MyHelpBuddy, puts expats who need a service or who have a problem in contact with "buddies", who are expats or locals who are able to help.

Arvi discusses the platform and also how to start a company in Germany. He explains the support available—even for foreigners—from institutions such as startup incubators. In his case, Startup Incubator Berlin (from the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht, or Berlin School of Economics and Law) helped him and his co-founders get the company off the ground.

Try out the platform: MyHelpBuddy.com

Arvi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravinth-palaniswamy/

Arvi is also the founder of INK Network of Knowledge: https://ink-connect.com/

Join the discussion in the podcast's Facebook group!

And you can still win a copy of From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom by signing up for the podcast newsletter. Do it before July 17th!

Vist the episode blog post on Expat Life Germany, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/arvi-from-india-founding-a-startup-in-germany Arvi From India - Founding a Startup in Germany 00:33:35 Shaun Behrens 7 full Arvi is from India and moved to Germany 5 years ago to complete his studies as an engineer. He did this, but instead of returning home, he moved to Berlin and founded a startup with two other entrepreneurs. His company, MyHelpBuddy, puts expats who need a service or who have a problem in contact with "buddies", who are expats or locals who are able to help.

Arvi discusses the platform and also how to start a company in Germany. He explains the support available—even for foreigners—from institutions such as startup incubators. In his case, Startup Incubator Berlin (from the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht, or Berlin School of Economics and Law) helped him and his co-founders get the company off the ground.

Try out the platform: MyHelpBuddy.com

Arvi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravinth-palaniswamy/

Arvi is also the founder of INK Network of Knowledge: https://ink-connect.com/

Join the discussion in the podcast's Facebook group!

And you can still win a copy of From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom by signing up for the podcast newsletter. Do it before July 17th!

Vist the episode blog post on Expat Life Germany, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/4ae515d9/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582417 Arvi From India - Founding a Startup in Germany https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/arvi-from-india-founding-a-startup-in-germany expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, expat interview, expat entrepreneur, startups in Germany no no no no Buzzsprout-1355086 Lori From USA - Teaching English, Learning Languages, and Raising Bilingual Children in Germany Lori from USA has been teaching English in Germany for almost 40 years, so it’s not surprising that she has a thing or two to say about learning new languages. In fact, her language pedigree goes back to even before she moved to Germany, when she was a German high school teacher in the States. 

In this interview, Lori’s wisdom and wit shine through as she discusses how she got started teaching in Germany at a Volkshochschule, how speaking a language doesn’t necessarily mean you understand the culture, the importance of good pronunciation when learning a second language, and raising children in a bilingual household. 

I’d love to have Lori back on a future episode, so if you have questions related to language or culture, we can try benefit from Lori’s wisdom! Send them here: expatlifegermany@gmail.com

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]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200 Lori from USA has been teaching English in Germany for almost 40 years, so it’s not surprising that she has a thing or two to say about learning new languages. In fact, her language pedigree goes back to even before she moved to Germany, when she was a German high school teacher in the States. 

In this interview, Lori’s wisdom and wit shine through as she discusses how she got started teaching in Germany at a Volkshochschule, how speaking a language doesn’t necessarily mean you understand the culture, the importance of good pronunciation when learning a second language, and raising children in a bilingual household. 

I’d love to have Lori back on a future episode, so if you have questions related to language or culture, we can try benefit from Lori’s wisdom! Send them here: expatlifegermany@gmail.com

Want to discuss this episode? Join the Facebook group and give us your opinion: Expat Life Germany Facebook Group

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/lori-from-usa-teaching-english-learning-languages-and-raising-bilingual-children-in-germany Lori From USA - Teaching English, Learning Languages, and Raising Bilingual Children in Germany 00:34:46 Shaun Behrens 6 full Lori from USA has been teaching English in Germany for almost 40 years, so it’s not surprising that she has a thing or two to say about learning new languages. In fact, her language pedigree goes back to even before she moved to Germany, when she was a German high school teacher in the States. 

In this interview, Lori’s wisdom and wit shine through as she discusses how she got started teaching in Germany at a Volkshochschule, how speaking a language doesn’t necessarily mean you understand the culture, the importance of good pronunciation when learning a second language, and raising children in a bilingual household. 

I’d love to have Lori back on a future episode, so if you have questions related to language or culture, we can try benefit from Lori’s wisdom! Send them here: expatlifegermany@gmail.com

Want to discuss this episode? Join the Facebook group and give us your opinion: Expat Life Germany Facebook Group

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/44005c81/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582419 Lori From USA - Teaching English, Learning Languages, and Raising Bilingual Children in Germany https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/lori-from-usa-teaching-english-learning-languages-and-raising-bilingual-children-in-germany expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, learning English, Learning German, Teaching English, Bilingual Children no no no no Buzzsprout-1354891 BONUS: How Sarah Almost Got Scammed In episode 5, I discussed potential scams aimed at expats. Well, Sarah is a new expat in Berlin who very nearly got caught by an apartment scam. In this bonus episode, she describes her story and explains just how one of these scams is run by the scammers. 

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]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:00:00 +0200 In episode 5, I discussed potential scams aimed at expats. Well, Sarah is a new expat in Berlin who very nearly got caught by an apartment scam. In this bonus episode, she describes her story and explains just how one of these scams is run by the scammers. 

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/bonus-how-sarah-almost-got-scammed BONUS: How Sarah Almost Got Scammed 00:20:55 Shaun Behrens bonus In episode 5, I discussed potential scams aimed at expats. Well, Sarah is a new expat in Berlin who very nearly got caught by an apartment scam. In this bonus episode, she describes her story and explains just how one of these scams is run by the scammers. 

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]]> expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, expat interview, expat podcast, expat scams, news round-up no no no no Buzzsprout-1330609 Don't Get Scammed + IamExpat.de Round-Up With Abi Every month end, I'll take a look at some of the most interesting topics of the previous month. This time, Abi from IamExpat.de joins me with her pick of stories from June 2019.

Also, Shaun runs through the top scams that expats need to be weary of, namely apartment scams, job scams, and financial scams. He also suggests two golden rules to help prevent getting scammed.

For the full show notes and other links: Episode 5: Don't Get Scammed + IamExpat.de Round-Up with Abi

You also still have until July 17th to win one of two copies of From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom: just sign up for my newsletter to get entered into the draw! 

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]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200 Every month end, I'll take a look at some of the most interesting topics of the previous month. This time, Abi from IamExpat.de joins me with her pick of stories from June 2019.

Also, Shaun runs through the top scams that expats need to be weary of, namely apartment scams, job scams, and financial scams. He also suggests two golden rules to help prevent getting scammed.

For the full show notes and other links: Episode 5: Don't Get Scammed + IamExpat.de Round-Up with Abi

You also still have until July 17th to win one of two copies of From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom: just sign up for my newsletter to get entered into the draw! 

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/don-t-get-scammed-iamexpat-de-round-up-with-abi Don't Get Scammed + IamExpat.de Round-Up With Abi 00:21:56 Shaun Behrens 5 full Every month end, I'll take a look at some of the most interesting topics of the previous month. This time, Abi from IamExpat.de joins me with her pick of stories from June 2019.

Also, Shaun runs through the top scams that expats need to be weary of, namely apartment scams, job scams, and financial scams. He also suggests two golden rules to help prevent getting scammed.

For the full show notes and other links: Episode 5: Don't Get Scammed + IamExpat.de Round-Up with Abi

You also still have until July 17th to win one of two copies of From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom: just sign up for my newsletter to get entered into the draw! 

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]]> expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, expat interview, expat podcast, expat scams, news round-up no no no no Buzzsprout-1293331 The Essential Book for New Expats in Germany Click here for the full show notes

Buy the book on Amazon: From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom

From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom is a book aimed at new expats in Germany. It provides advice for common situations that expats will find themselves in, like going to the Bürgeramt, finding an apartment, or recycling garbage. It also features a useful vocabulary list for each situation.

Shaun interviews the writers learns why they wrote the book, the process of getting it published, why one of the writers was once the most hated person in Latvia, and how Germans really feel about their pillows.

Visit their website, or follow them on Twitter and on Facebook.

To win one of two copies of the book, sign up to the Expat Life Germany newsletter.

Here's the blog that got Linda O'Grady in trouble: Moving to Riga
And the video that redeemed her: You Want Me To Do What?

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]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2019 22:00:00 +0200 Click here for the full show notes

Buy the book on Amazon: From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom

From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom is a book aimed at new expats in Germany. It provides advice for common situations that expats will find themselves in, like going to the Bürgeramt, finding an apartment, or recycling garbage. It also features a useful vocabulary list for each situation.

Shaun interviews the writers learns why they wrote the book, the process of getting it published, why one of the writers was once the most hated person in Latvia, and how Germans really feel about their pillows.

Visit their website, or follow them on Twitter and on Facebook.

To win one of two copies of the book, sign up to the Expat Life Germany newsletter.

Here's the blog that got Linda O'Grady in trouble: Moving to Riga
And the video that redeemed her: You Want Me To Do What?

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-essential-book-for-new-expats-in-germany The Essential Book for New Expats in Germany 00:41:23 Shaun Behrens 4 full Click here for the full show notes

Buy the book on Amazon: From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom

From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom is a book aimed at new expats in Germany. It provides advice for common situations that expats will find themselves in, like going to the Bürgeramt, finding an apartment, or recycling garbage. It also features a useful vocabulary list for each situation.

Shaun interviews the writers learns why they wrote the book, the process of getting it published, why one of the writers was once the most hated person in Latvia, and how Germans really feel about their pillows.

Visit their website, or follow them on Twitter and on Facebook.

To win one of two copies of the book, sign up to the Expat Life Germany newsletter.

Here's the blog that got Linda O'Grady in trouble: Moving to Riga
And the video that redeemed her: You Want Me To Do What?

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/61d0cce7/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582425 The Essential Book for New Expats in Germany https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-essential-book-for-new-expats-in-germany expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, expat interview no no no no Buzzsprout-1261739 Noor From Pakistan - Don't Forget Your 'Gungs Get the show notes on Expat Life Germany: Episode 3 Show Notes

Noor has been in Germany on a student visa for around two and a half years. In this episode, he discusses his difficulties converting to a Blue Card, how it’s easier to make friends with younger Germans, experiencing snow for the first time in his underpants, and he tells the story of a chance meeting with some ultra-right wingers. He also talks about how you need to get the “Gungs” before you can adjust to life in Germany…

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]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2019 23:00:00 +0200 Get the show notes on Expat Life Germany: Episode 3 Show Notes

Noor has been in Germany on a student visa for around two and a half years. In this episode, he discusses his difficulties converting to a Blue Card, how it’s easier to make friends with younger Germans, experiencing snow for the first time in his underpants, and he tells the story of a chance meeting with some ultra-right wingers. He also talks about how you need to get the “Gungs” before you can adjust to life in Germany…

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/noor-from-pakistan-don-t-forget-your-gungs Noor From Pakistan - Don't Forget Your 'Gungs 00:41:30 Shaun Behrens 3 full Get the show notes on Expat Life Germany: Episode 3 Show Notes

Noor has been in Germany on a student visa for around two and a half years. In this episode, he discusses his difficulties converting to a Blue Card, how it’s easier to make friends with younger Germans, experiencing snow for the first time in his underpants, and he tells the story of a chance meeting with some ultra-right wingers. He also talks about how you need to get the “Gungs” before you can adjust to life in Germany…

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]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/0f1f2c89/episode/1d261f91/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1700582426 Noor From Pakistan - Don't Forget Your 'Gungs https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/noor-from-pakistan-don-t-forget-your-gungs expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, expat interview, Pakistani Expat, expat podcast no no no no Buzzsprout-1238294 Dwight From Australia - Controlling the Transmission Dwight Steven-Boniecki is an Australian transmission controller, writer, and film maker living in Cologne, Germany. He explains how he ended up in Germany and he shares his advice for expats (it has to do with dealing with the German authorities). He also has a tip for job seekers in Germany: request a straight vodka from the interviewers at the end. Plus: the world premier of a song Dwight co-wrote, called “Who Threw That Rock”, which may or may not be the greatest song ever written.

Shaun also rounds up some other topics that might be of interest to expats: there are proposals to increase the already-too-expensive Rundfunktbeitrag, the FIFA Women’s World Cup starts soon, and E-Scooters may now utilize bicycle paths and streets. 

For detailed show notes, go to https://expatlifegermany.de/2

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]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200 Dwight Steven-Boniecki is an Australian transmission controller, writer, and film maker living in Cologne, Germany. He explains how he ended up in Germany and he shares his advice for expats (it has to do with dealing with the German authorities). He also has a tip for job seekers in Germany: request a straight vodka from the interviewers at the end. Plus: the world premier of a song Dwight co-wrote, called “Who Threw That Rock”, which may or may not be the greatest song ever written.

Shaun also rounds up some other topics that might be of interest to expats: there are proposals to increase the already-too-expensive Rundfunktbeitrag, the FIFA Women’s World Cup starts soon, and E-Scooters may now utilize bicycle paths and streets. 

For detailed show notes, go to https://expatlifegermany.de/2

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/dwight-from-australia-controlling-the-transmission Dwight From Australia - Controlling the Transmission 00:40:57 Shaun Behrens 2 full Dwight Steven-Boniecki is an Australian transmission controller, writer, and film maker living in Cologne, Germany. He explains how he ended up in Germany and he shares his advice for expats (it has to do with dealing with the German authorities). He also has a tip for job seekers in Germany: request a straight vodka from the interviewers at the end. Plus: the world premier of a song Dwight co-wrote, called “Who Threw That Rock”, which may or may not be the greatest song ever written.

Shaun also rounds up some other topics that might be of interest to expats: there are proposals to increase the already-too-expensive Rundfunktbeitrag, the FIFA Women’s World Cup starts soon, and E-Scooters may now utilize bicycle paths and streets. 

For detailed show notes, go to https://expatlifegermany.de/2

Join the discussion on the podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/699697987116101/?source_id=318414185502643



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]]> expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, expat interview no no no no Buzzsprout-1205699 My Expat Story In the first episode of the Expat Life Germany podcast, Shaun Behrens introduces himself and tells his own expat story. He also discusses the recent EU elections and Germany's strange aversion to credit cards (which might now be changing). See the show notes for more information: https://expatlifegermany.de/1

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]]> Tue, 28 May 2019 23:00:00 +0200 In the first episode of the Expat Life Germany podcast, Shaun Behrens introduces himself and tells his own expat story. He also discusses the recent EU elections and Germany's strange aversion to credit cards (which might now be changing). See the show notes for more information: https://expatlifegermany.de/1

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/my-expat-story My Expat Story 00:17:52 Shaun Behrens 1 full In the first episode of the Expat Life Germany podcast, Shaun Behrens introduces himself and tells his own expat story. He also discusses the recent EU elections and Germany's strange aversion to credit cards (which might now be changing). See the show notes for more information: https://expatlifegermany.de/1

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



]]> expat life Germany, expats in Germany, German culture, European elections no no no no Buzzsprout-1165379 The Germany Experience Trailer The Germany Experience is a podcast about experiencing Germany through the eyes of outsiders - like immigrants, expats, tourists, and more. Here is a trailer to give you a taste of the kinds of conversations and stories you'll hear.

Also featuring current topics and discussions about life in Germany as a foreigner, The Germany Experience should be in the podcast players of anyone with an interest in what it's like to live in Germany.

Visit the show's site: Expat Life Germany
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]]> Sun, 19 May 2019 23:00:00 +0200 The Germany Experience is a podcast about experiencing Germany through the eyes of outsiders - like immigrants, expats, tourists, and more. Here is a trailer to give you a taste of the kinds of conversations and stories you'll hear.

Also featuring current topics and discussions about life in Germany as a foreigner, The Germany Experience should be in the podcast players of anyone with an interest in what it's like to live in Germany.

Visit the show's site: Expat Life Germany
Follow on Instagram
Follow the Facebook Page
Follow on Twitter

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Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
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]]> https://thegermanyexperience.de/episode/the-germany-experience-trailer The Germany Experience Trailer 00:01:08 Shaun Behrens trailer The Germany Experience is a podcast about experiencing Germany through the eyes of outsiders - like immigrants, expats, tourists, and more. Here is a trailer to give you a taste of the kinds of conversations and stories you'll hear.

Also featuring current topics and discussions about life in Germany as a foreigner, The Germany Experience should be in the podcast players of anyone with an interest in what it's like to live in Germany.

Visit the show's site: Expat Life Germany
Follow on Instagram
Follow the Facebook Page
Follow on Twitter

Support the show

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran



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