Living in Berlin Without German After 6 Months: What Works & What Doesn’t
You moved to Berlin six months ago. At first, English was enough. Work ran in English, cafés switched languages automatically, and everyday life felt easy. By month six, that illusion fades. Letters from your landlord arrive in German. Doctor’s offices refuse appointments in English. Social groups switch to German mid-conversation. Career opportunities start requiring “German […]
Before You Pack. What Expats Wish They Knew Before Moving to Berlin
Berlin attracts people with promises of affordable living, creative freedom, and international opportunity. Half of them leave within two years. The difference between those who stay and those who leave is whether they understood what they were actually moving into before the plane landed. Things to Know Before Moving to Berlin Housing Is Berlin’s Biggest […]