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Germany
telc Deutsch B1 [Part 2]
In the B1 speaking exam, talking with your partner scores more than perfect grammar. Ask questions, react, and keep it simple.
telc Deutsch B1 [Part 1]
The telc B1 exam doesn't test everything. It tests a format, and the same grammar again and again. Know both, and you're halfway there.
The B1 German Book I Wish I Had When I Started Learning
Grammar rules won't make you speak German. Knowing what to say in real situations will.
Residence Permits and Migration (Munich)
In Germany, a small plastic card decides if you can stay where you are building your life. Here is what I learned getting mine.
German B1 Series, Episode 3: Anna sucht eine neue Wohnung
Anna has three months to find a new apartment in Germany. Follow her search in English and German, from the listings to the keys.
What Everyone Needs to Know About the Stripe Ticket (Streifenkarte)
The MVV ticket system confused me when I arrived in Munich. Once you get the Streifenkarte, it's simple: fold, stamp, and ride.
German B1 Series, Episode 2: Anna geht einkaufen
Anna goes shopping on a Saturday morning. A simple story in English and German, full of words you'll use every week.
Your First Week in Munich: The Anmeldung and Everything Nobody Tells You
You have 14 days to register your address in Germany, and nobody tells you that at the airport. This is the guide I wish I had.