exsiddy
English expat in Germany
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About me
English
Lives in Berlin
Registration: 15 August 2016
Cost of Living in London by Guestposter5841
Hi We are planning to move to London. Got jobs waiting, but we are not yet familiar with the cost of living. After living in Jeddah for 6years (the top 9 in 10 cities around the world with the lowest cost of living), we'd be in shock everytime ...
It's kind of been covered by the others, but it's worth emphasising in brief. In my view, there are three reasons why London is expensive: 1. Transport. 2. Rent/property prices. 3. Going out (especially alcohol). Otherwise, you won't ... Read More
BBC iPlayer and the TV Licence by XB23
[img align=C]http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/cs/TVL/images/imgHeaderLogo.png[/img] [img align=C]http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/ss/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1370006332480&ssbinary=true[/img] A ...
Yeah this is totally fair enough in my view, unlike in Germany where you have to pay it whether or not you consume German TV, radio, etc., through whatever medium! Read More
information about electronic components in Germany
I'm afraid I can't offer much advice on rules and regulations to do with your industry, and I don't have much business experience to be able to advise on strategy. That said, I do know a little about online operations in general. One ... Read More
How to rent a flat in Cambridge for a family of 3 by walkingbotanist
Hello everyone, We're looking at websites for a 2 bedroom flat/house (even 1 bedroom if the flat/house is up to 50 square meter) to rent in or around Cambridge for weeks now ... I have chances to move there for my next job and we don't ...
Cambridge itself can be pretty expensive unfortunately, but if you look a little further out towards Royston (just for example) you should be able to find something more affordable. There are pretty good train connections from there into the city. ... Read More
Property prices in Germany by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Germany is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
My experience has been exclusively in Berlin, so it's not at all representative for the whole of Germany of course. Anyway, when I first arrived I found myself paying no more than 300EUR for a reasonably big WG (flatshare) room in Wedding. Many ... Read More
Which City would you consider best to live and why? by kenjee
Hello Everybody! :) So as to have a general idea and help future expatriates to have some infos about different cities in which they could move, this thread has been created to gather some informations [b]from YOU dear members[/b]. [u]Which City ...
Yeah I think it's the areas that didn't survive the war that are the issue for me - the post-war architecture is pretty ghastly! That said, as you say there thankfully still are some beautiful buildings that survived. Manchester is also a ... Read More
Which City would you consider best to live and why? by kenjee
Hello Everybody! :) So as to have a general idea and help future expatriates to have some infos about different cities in which they could move, this thread has been created to gather some informations [b]from YOU dear members[/b]. [u]Which City ...
Well, it just goes to show there's no accounting for taste! I have a lot of family from Coventry and I still really don't like it, it's so dominated by 1950s/60s dull concrete architecture... at least the city centre. I just don't ... Read More
Customs clearance of personal goods.
You're welcome, best of luck! One other thing to bear in mind is that calling the dear old HMRC isn't always the most enjoyable experience (I often experienced long waiting times while I was still in England), but persevere, I'm sure ... Read More
Customs clearance of personal goods.
Hi Wiyana, here's some additional information straight from HMRC in case you need it: https://www.gov.uk/starting-to-import/importing-from-noneu-countries I'm not sure your EU citizenship will have any bearing on it unfortunately, since the ... Read More
How can i improve my English language fluency :( by Nan_cy
Hello everybody, I'am a Native Egyptian speaker and seeking a native English speaker for conversational language practice. i need to improve my fluency in English, any other ideas will be appreciated.
Hi Nancy, well your written English seems to be in very good shape! What sort of hobbies or interests do you have? Perhaps you could seek out some clubs or societies in your local area that will help you connect with native English speakers so that ... Read More
Which City would you consider best to live and why? by kenjee
Hello Everybody! :) So as to have a general idea and help future expatriates to have some infos about different cities in which they could move, this thread has been created to gather some informations [b]from YOU dear members[/b]. [u]Which City ...
I'm originally from the countryside, but I lived in Birmingham for 3 years. I honestly think it's a vastly underrated city - if I were to move to England as an expat, I might not consider it, but I know I'd relish living there! It's ... Read More
Studying and Working by Ahmedadeljv
I am planning to apply for master studies in Germany for next winter semester and want to know if i can work as part time or full time with student visa, and are there available jobs for engineers in the market.
Yes, you can support your student finances by doing part-time jobs on the side, but you CANNOT finance your complete living and other expenses that way.Indeed, sorry I should have been clearer. If at all possible it's great to have some savings ... Read More
Improve German language with Tandem by Angelo.Mascaro
Language lessons are expensive. I find interesting for German people and us as expats to find a tandem partner and exchange language practice. Speaking one hour German and one hour the foreign language. This is a good way to improve and save money. ...
You're welcome. Let us know how you get on! Read More
Improve German language with Tandem by Angelo.Mascaro
Language lessons are expensive. I find interesting for German people and us as expats to find a tandem partner and exchange language practice. Speaking one hour German and one hour the foreign language. This is a good way to improve and save money. ...
I mentioned this in a previous thread, but another place you could try is through a university. Some universities have a system for matching up tandem partners - I'm not 100% sure, but I think you can get involved even if you're not a ... Read More
Want to Learn Basic German language
You could also try searching for a tandem partner through a local university. I did that when I first arrived in Berlin (having only used Duolingo a bit before) and it was pretty easy. You'll be able to find a list on the website of most ... Read More
Pets in Germany by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Germany have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Germany? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Personally I'm a dog lover, and miss having one now I'm in Berlin. However, I'm from the countryside so I don't think I could get used to having a dog in a big city - I'd want it to run as free as possible! I also find that city ... Read More
Studying and Working by Ahmedadeljv
I am planning to apply for master studies in Germany for next winter semester and want to know if i can work as part time or full time with student visa, and are there available jobs for engineers in the market.
Yeah exactly, I know plenty of people here who quite comfortably take on 'mini-jobs' under this basis to support their studies. Cafes and bars are always a good shout! Read More