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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.

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00:34:57

Moving after 40, sensationalist media, and loneliness...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/02/23

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

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00:11:51

A German experiences the Ausländerbehörde (Nina from...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/02/21

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). SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSupport the showInstagram: the.germany.experienceOfficial podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.deYouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperienceContact me: info@thegermanyexperience.dePodcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

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00:33:46

Carnival/Fasching in Germany: "pomp and splendor"...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/02/17

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

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00:42:52

A serial expat in Germany (Amy from Canada)

The Germany Experience ·

2020/02/09

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:

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00:39:34

Motivated to adapt by painful social moments (Sindy...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/02/02

(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 GermanyFind her on: FacebookTwitterInstagramJOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUPVisit the

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00:02:52

Announcement: Renaming the show to The Germany...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/01/27

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.Support the showInstagram: the.germany.experienceOfficial podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.deYouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperienceContact me: info@thegermanyexperience.dePodcast Intro Music

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00:24:34

Classic German movies: Loriot's Pappa Ante Portas

The Germany Experience ·

2020/01/20

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

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00:59:12

SOFA status, growing a thicker skin, and tracking a...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/01/12

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

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01:01:32

Making German candy, learning German history, and...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/01/04

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

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00:02:14

FEGEPADFO Charity Challenge - Final Wrap-Up

The Germany Experience ·

2020/01/03

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!Support

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00:23:15

Missing holiday traditions from home, making new...

The Germany Experience ·

2019/12/23

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/LuminariaWherever 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

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00:53:14

Unhappy in Germany (S from India)

The Germany Experience ·

2019/12/15

Donate to my cause in the expat podcasters charity challenge (aka #FEGEPADFO): Donate to Lebenshilfe Bad WindsheimGermany 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

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00:36:29

The German Freelance Visa (James from...

The Germany Experience ·

2019/12/07

Donate to my cause in the expat podcasters charity challenge (aka #FEGEPADFO): Donate to Lebenshilfe Bad WindsheimFor 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

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00:41:20

How Germany changed us (Jibran from Pakistan)

The Germany Experience ·

2019/12/02

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

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00:42:33

A Berliner, a Hamburger, a Neapolitan, and a world...

The Germany Experience ·

2019/11/19

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 AroundLiliana on social media: FacebookInstagramDiscuss your opinions on this episode in the Expat Life Germany Facebook group! Visit the official podcast website: Expat

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00:42:01

Being far from family when losing someone, making...

The Germany Experience ·

2019/11/03

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=uouuiaedbbd3World Index

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00:41:52

Discussing German stereotypes with Nicole from The...

The Germany Experience ·

2019/10/20

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

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00:36:58

Being an English-Speaking Writer in Germany, Bringing...

The Germany Experience ·

2019/10/12

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

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00:37:52

The "Why" Has to be Right (Vlad from Romania)

The Germany Experience ·

2019/10/06

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

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00:31:30

Article 116 (Michael from USA)

The Germany Experience ·

2019/09/29

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

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