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Hi there, friends! 👋 Today I’m starting a new series of blog posts about working in Germany. I know, job hunting isn’t exactly everyone’s favourite topic. But it’s something almost all of us go through, and it’s a lot easier when you don’t have to do it alone. I’ve been through the job search about…

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    So, you finally found the apartment of your dreams? 🎉 You went through the exhausting process of packing all your belongings, getting rid of unnecessary things, and hiring a moving service (or enlisting the help of your friends), and now you’re finally in the new city. And here you are, looking at the beginning of…

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    All of us have been in the situation where you need to find an apartment to live in. Whether you got a new job in another city, are about to start a university degree, or are simply moving in with your partner — one of the most important steps is finding a place you can…

  • Learn German Through TV: What’s Actually Worth Watching

    📺Since we have previously established that I am rather addicted to TV shows and movies, it is time for me to walk you through my watchlist of German TV shows that helped me (and are still helping) to learn German. And just super fun to watch. Honestly speaking, for me it has always been the…

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    What’s the longest book you’ve ever read? View all responses Well, for me, that’s a no-brainer. 😄 So far, judging just by the number of pages in a single book, it’s definitely Stephen King’s “IT.” 📖 If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you might already know I’m a big fan of his —…

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