The ExpatCast is the podcast where expats share stories about fitting in, standing out, and every mishap on their journey to feeling at home abroad. https://www.theexpatcast.com/
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This podcast is tailored for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners who are eager to enhance their listening comprehension and expand their vocabulary through a wide array of original and creative content. Each episode of the Spanish Minds Podcast is crafted to immerse you in different aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures. Our content is designed not only to educate but also to entertain, helping you learn in a context that is both engaging and culturally rich. Join our community at Span ...
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A show talking to random people about languages and language learning.
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O Puro creme do esporte!
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Welcome to another episode of Legends of South America, the podcast where we explore the most fascinating and mysterious stories from this continent! Today we’ll hear a tale that has echoed through generations, inspiring both fear and awe in equal measure. This story takes us to the heart of Argentina, where once lived a woman named Isabella. Known…
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Welcome to "Legends of South America," the SpanishMinds.com podcast where we explore the fascinating stories and myths that have shaped the culture of this magical continent. Today we bring you a tale filled with magic, wishes, and the teachings of the ancient Andean peoples — La Leyenda del Cuy. This enchanting tale introduces us to Túpac, a humbl…
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Welcome to another captivating episode of Legends of South America, brought to you by Spanish Minds. In this series, we explore the rich tapestry of folklore and legends from the heart of Latin America. Today, we journey to the mountains of Colombia. In the heart of these enchanted lands, there lies a haunting tale – the legend of La Patasola. La P…
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Welcome to a new episode of Legends of South America, the podcast from SpanishMinds.com where we explore the most fascinating stories and myths from the continent. Our story today is titled "Susu and the Magic Mirror". In the heart of Argentina, a curious girl named Susu stumbles upon an ancient, moss-covered mirror that unveils mystical worlds, ea…
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Welcome to another captivating episode of "Legends of South America," brought to you by Spanish Minds. In this episode, we delve into the enchanting tale of "La Rana y el Cóndor," a story set in the mystical highlands of Peru. Our story follows Tito, a curious and adventurous little green frog. But unlike other frogs, Tito's eyes gleam with a thirs…
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Welcome to another episode of Leyendas de Sudamérica, the podcast where we explore the captivating myths and legends of South America. Today we bring you the story of La Mano Peluda from Venezuela. This eerie legend is a bedtime story whispered among villagers that has been known to send shivers down the spines of children and adults alike. Our sto…
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Welcome to a new episode of "Legends of South America" from SpanishMinds.com. Today, we delve into one of the continent's oldest and most profound stories: The Legend of the Guaraníes. The Guaraníes were children of the land, intimately connected with the elements and creatures around them. Their worldview and myths reflect a deep relationship with…
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Welcome to "Legends of South America," the podcast where we explore the most fascinating and mysterious stories from the continent! In this episode, we travel to the heart of Quito, Ecuador. The story of Cantuña is woven into the very fabric of the city — a story of courage, cunning, and a pact with the Devil himself. This legend not only showcases…
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Tereré Talks: Paraguay for Foreigners & the End of The Expat Cast
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Tereré Talks: Part 10. Is Paraguay a good place to live as a foreigner? After 9 episodes of singing the praises and things to love about Paraguay, it's time to share some of the honest downsides. (0:00-0:25) Plus, it's the last episode of The Expat Cast! Over six year since the podcast started in a moldy basement in Germany, it's time to wrap it up…
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Welcome to the Spanish Minds podcast series, Legends and Stories of South America. Today we journey deep into the Amazon rainforest to uncover the intriguing legend of "La Chullachaqui." This story follows a curious young boy named Andrés, as he ventures deep into the jungle and encounters a mysterious old man who promises to reveal hidden secrets.…
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Tereré Talks: Travel in Paraguay & Paraguay Travel for Backpackers
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Tereré Talks: Part 9. Many backpackers spend months backpacking "all" of South America - but skip Paraguay. Are they missing anything? Nicole is temporarily living in Asuncion and traveling around the country. Zoe is a seasoned backpacker who might have skipped Paraguay, but is glad she didn't. Together, the two give insights and recommendations as…
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Welcome to the Spanish Minds podcast series Legends of South America. Today we're journeying into the lush jungles of Argentina to uncover the playful spirit of El Pombero, a delightful trickster from the heart of South American folklore. If you have food or yerba mate, keep it hidden! He's known to snatch up a tasty snack without you even noticing…
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Tereré Talks: Languages in Paraguay (Paraguayan Spanish, Guarani, Jopara)
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Tereré Talks: Part 8. Paraguay is a mixture of surprises when it comes to language. Yes, they speak Spanish, but Paraguayan Spanish is completely distinct from other South American countries' Spanish. Plus, the second official language of Paraguay is Guarani, the most widely spoken native American language. And on top of that, there's Jopara, which…
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Welcome to the Spanish Minds podcast series "Legends of South America." Today, we will hear the chilling and mysterious tale of "El Lobizón," a legend deeply rooted in the folklore of Argentina. This story revolves around the Lobizón, said to be a man cursed to transform into a creature resembling a werewolf during the full moon. According to local…
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Tereré Talks: The Kind, Welcoming, Tranquilo People of Paraguay
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Tereré Talks: Part 7. If US Americans are peaches, and Germans are coconuts, are Paraguayans... marshmallows? One of the main things you'll hear about Paraguay - if you hear anything - is that the people are really nice. But what does that actually mean? Enjoy this series of stories that paint a clearer picture of what exactly people mean when they…
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Tereré Talks: Buying Home Goods & More - Shopping and Commerce in Paraguay
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Tereré Talks: Part 6. In Paraguay, you can drop 50$ on a single linen shirt in a posh shopping mall, and you can spend 150$ on a hand-made, custom dining set that you picked up on the shoulder of a highway. Furnishing a home in Paraguay can be quite the adventure, full of Facebook Marketplace scams, artisans clustered by skill selling on the roadsi…
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Tereré Talks: Paraguayan Cuisine & Food in Paraguay
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Tereré Talks: Part 5. Paraguayan food: the best-kept secret in international cuisine? Paraguay cuisine is a magical land where the sopa is cornbread, the soups have hidden steaks at the bottom, and gluten intolerant eaters can enjoy tapioca-based everything. Even beyond their own cooking, Paraguayans simply know what to do in the kitchen. There's a…
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Tereré Talks: Part 4. Zoe and Nicole discuss the oddities of getting around in Paraguay. You can walk - but not on the sidewalks. You can drive - but you can't turn left. You can bike - but watch out for the sinkholes disguised as puddles. You can take a bus - but you have to book it in person. You can fly - but the airport shops aren't reliably op…
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Tereré Talks: Paraguayan Homes & the Cost of Living in Paraguay
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Tereré Talks: Part 3. White chunky tile flooring, a special pavilion for the barbecue, and an old dude with a gun napping at the end of the street. Welcome to a Paraguayan home! In Paraguay, there are a lot of quirky things about a house, from the confusing but cool electrical outlets to dogs that are kind of pets, kind of security. Nicole and Zoe …
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Tereré Talks: Fast Facts & First Impressions of Paraguay
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Tereré Talks: Part 2. Things Nicole read about Paraguay before moving here: it's the only landlocked South American, and it has an impressive mail system. Both "facts" proved to be untrue. So Nicole and Zoe are here to correct them! After going over basic geographical information, Nicole and Zoe share a short history of Paraguay, some fast facts ab…
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Tereré Talks: Catching Up About One Year of Living in Paraguay
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Tereré Talks: Part 1. Exactly a year ago, Nicole packed up her bags and moved from Germany to Paraguay. She didn't know what to expect, because the Internet knows everything, except, apparently, things about Paraguay. After a year in Paraguay, Nicole has lots of love for this special place, and she's here to share about it in the Tereré Talks. Nico…
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Season 8, Episode 0. A new season + a new format! In this intro to the new season, Nicole shares what she's got planned for season 8. Plus, she walks you through what tereré, the drink that's inspired the name of the season, is and how you drink it (at least as far as she's learned so far!). Read more about tereré here. REVIEW On Apple Podcasts On …
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My Move from Germany to Paraguay, an Audio Diary
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Season 7, Episode 25. This week's guest is your host, Nicole! Nicole is from the US and lived in Germany for five and a half years. Just a couple weeks ago, she moved from Germany to Paraguay for a temporary stay. Over the course of seven months, Nicole recorded audio diaries about the move. The voice notes chronicle multiple moves, vehicle sales, …
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A Ukranian Reflects on a Decade in the Netherlands with Kateryna
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Season 7, Episode 24. "Last year, the world changed, and the awareness of the situation is there now. It wasn't there 10 years ago." Kateryna grew up in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to the Netherlands a decade ago to study. Before she could reflect on if she'd like to stay there longer after her degree, war broke out in her home country. But, weirdly, n…
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Foreign Correspondent Turned Berliner with Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
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Season 7, Episode 23. You might recognize her name and her voice from NPR, or National Public Radio, broadcasts across the US. Soraya grew up in the US, Iran, and Germany as the child of German and Iranian immigrants. She built an impressive career as a foreign correspondent, despite significant barriers keeping women from doing such work at the ti…
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Getting Your Bachelor’s Degree Abroad with Lindsay
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Season 7, Episode 22. Lindsay was living in Michigan and nearing the end of high school, so she started to look at colleges in the US. And then she had a better idea. Rather than go to a US college and study abroad for a semester or a year, why not just go to university abroad? Now, she's halfway through her degree in Utrecht in the Netherlands. Li…
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The Question of Joy, in Germany and Elsewhere with Priya
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Season 7, Episode 21. Is there joy in life in Germany? Today's guest Priya grew up in India, lived for several years in Uganda, and now lives in Stuttgart, Germany. Priya and her German husband are raising their two small children in Germany, and focusing on family life has changed the considerations of what "joy" even means. We discuss where there…
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Season 7, Episode 20. If you think of a financial planner, you might not immediately think of the resume of today's guest. Born in the USA. A stint in Moldova. A few years in France. Then Rome. Then Copenhagen. Then back to the US, to Boston and then to Denver. And now, Toulouse, France. Kieran spent most of her 20s living in various parts of Europ…
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The Venn Diagram of Ecuador, USA, & Germany with Oscar
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Season 7, Episode 19. Oscar grew up in Ecuador and moved to the USA in his early adulthood. Now, he's preparing to move to Germany with his German partner - who, funnily enough, is from Hamburg, exactly where Oscar's great-grandfather was from! Oscar fills us in on what these three countries have in common, including a surprising opinion about whic…
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On Late Blooming & Inflection Points with Eleanor
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Season 7, Episode 18. Eleanor is a late bloomer. She moved abroad on more or less a whim in the late 1990s, when she was in her late 20s. Eleanor was working in tech at the time, and although her initial move abroad was rather disorganized, with many misfires and much flying by the seat of her pants, by the time the tech bubble burst in the early 2…
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First Impressions of Germany with Kendall Long
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Season 7, Episode 17. Kendall Long is now a resident of Germany! You may know her from her appearances on The Bachelor or Bachelor in Paradise. Now, this LA local is calling Stuttgart, Germany home, along with her fiance and their dog. Kendall has been in Germany a month or two, and she joins Nicole, a fellow US American who has been in Germany for…
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Welcome to America, For Better or For Worse with Austyn
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Season 7, Episode 16. We're catching up with Austyn from Expat Hour. Austyn started her podcast while living in the Netherlands with her four kids and her husband. About two years ago, Austyn ended her podcast to focus on a new job and her family. But some big things have happened in her life since then, most notably that Austyn and her family now …
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Travel Germany: The Black Forest with Trash Jenny
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Season 7, Episode 15. In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there. Today, we learn about the Black Forest! Jenny lived in Freiburg for 5 years, and she spent all her free time taking the train up into the Black Forest to hike, bike, and explore the area. Two years ago, she…
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Season 7, Episode 14. Lindsey absolutely loved her life in Zurich, Switzerland. But still, she moved back to her home country, USA. After years and years of living the best life she and her family could in the US - we're talking beautiful house, big garden, kids riding a yellow school bus to school, the whole works - she still found herself daydrea…
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Season 7, Episode 13. Marlene and Nicole met and became friends in Freiburg, where Marlene was getting her master's degree in the Global Studies Program. Shortly after finishing the degree, she moved to Berlin, and from the end of the program until today, she's faced a series of serious challenges: housing insecurity, job insecurity, visa insecurit…
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I’m moving! Collab Episode with The Germany Experience
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Season 7, Episode 12. Shaun from The Germany Experience and Nicole from The Expat Cast are coming together for a special episode: a call to donate to their charity of choice this holiday season, and a big announcement from Nicole. 4GEPADFO Donate to Krisenchat Ukrainian FIND SHAUN The Germany Experience On Instagram REVIEW On Apple Podcasts On Podc…
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Season 7, Episode 11. Hannah Teslin moved to Germany years ago for a relationship. When it ended, she found herself in a situation where she had to rebuild her life in Germany, but this time, for herself. Her path to independence involved plenty of trial and error, but Hannah managed to create a beautiful life for herself, now with an amazing job w…
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The Only Belonging You Need Is In Yourself with Aditi
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Season 7, Episode 10. Aditi's career has taken her from her small hometown in India to various bigger Indian cities, and even abroad to Italy, Austria, the US, and Germany. Although the moves have provided many amazing opportunities and experiences, it's also come with many a setback, including a year-long stint living at home with her parents whil…
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How To Build a Healthy Intercultural Relationship
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Season 7, Episode 9. This one's for the love expats! The people - mostly women - who moved abroad to close the distance on a long-distance relationship, or to keep their relationship unit together after a geographical change. Zuza moved from her home country of the Czech Republic to go to Sweden. Sweden led to Uganda, which led to Italy, which led …
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Season 7, Episode 8. Jo and her husband moved from the western US to Vienna, Austria about a year and a half ago. They've really made the most of their time in Europe by traveling several weekends per month, and Jo creates beautiful, fun travel content for Instagram and Tiktok. In addition to chatting about her travels, Jo - an American in Austria …
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Preparing to Move Away from Germany with Jaedyn
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Season 7, Episode 7. We caught Jaedyn in a weird time: between deciding to move and actually doing the moving. Jaedyn is from Canada and has been living in Stuttgart, Germany for 4.5 years. Just when she found peace with the idea of staying in Europe long-term, she met a boy in Canada and things changed. Now, she's in her last season in Germany. Be…
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Season 7, Episode 6. Where do you call home? For many expats, the question isn't an easy one to answer. Many places? No place at all? Keltie Maguire is a Clarity Coach who moved from Canada to Germany several years ago. She uses her professional expertise and personal experience to shed light on the sticky subject of home: how to define it, how to …
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Season 7, Episode 5. "You asked, I answer!" Listeners submitted questions on Instagram for Nicole to answer, which she does with the help of her best friend and previous guest, Zoe. Questions include: What's one thing you knew now that you wished you knew back when you moved? When did you start calling Germany home? Do you still feel like an expat,…
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Pivoting to Tech and Digitalisation in Germany with Laurel
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Season 7, Episode 4. Laurel fell in love with Berlin on a solo trip and decided to make the big move. But it wasn't her first big move. Laurel is from Indiana but moved to LA for several years. She shares how the culture shock moving from the midwest to southern California compares to the culture shock of moving from the USA to Germany. Then, we ge…
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Voicing Your Desires & When Everything Aligns with Esther
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Season 7, Episode 3. Esther was finishing up law school in North Carolina when she told a colleague about her dream to live in Italy. That friend knew someone in Germany with an open position, and while Germany wasn't Italy, it was a heck of a lot closer to Italy than the USA is, so Esther applied. Within days, she had a job offer in Tübingen, Germ…
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Remote Work & Digital Nomadship with Chase
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Season 7, Episode 2. Chase never wanted to work in an office, although he works in the corporate world. From the outset, he sought jobs where he could work remotely. Back when he started about 15 years ago, that was rare, to say the least. Now, it's quickly becoming the norm. Chase has lived and traveled for years now, all while working - because h…
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Identity Burps & Being Vulnerable to the Whims of Life with Ditte
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Season 7, Episode 1. We are back for Season 7! Woo! We're kicking it off with a conversation about identity burps, a term coined by today's guest, Ditte. Ditte is an artist from Denmark living in Berlin after many years in Amsterdam. Though drawing is like breathing to her, a main passion of hers was dancing tango. Then she moved to Berlin, a hub f…
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Nicole is popping by about halfway through a longer podcast break to update you on some news! First, some life updates about travel, visits from home, and thoughts from abroad about the recent loss of the constitutional right to abortion in the US. Then, a heads-up for fellow US Americans living abroad - The Expat Cast is collaborating with Horbach…
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Deciding to Have Kids or Not When Living Abroad
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Season 6, Episode 25. Do you want to have kids or not? How has your geography impacted this? We asked these questions to the listener community, and fellow expats, immigrants, people living abroad shared their pros and cons, their talking points, their feelings, their beliefs, their dreams. Their answers range from YES to NO to MAYBE, and they're g…
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Ask the Expat with Idan from Unmatch Me Now
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Season 6, Episode 24. What's it like dating a German? How do I make friends as an expat? Can I get a job in Germany without knowing German? Is the rental market reallllyyyy that bad? Nicole is joined by Idan from Unmatch Me Now to get into all of these questions and more! From personal experiences and opinions to concrete resources about Kindergeld…
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