Life, Just In German - the Podcast
For English-speakers living in Germany who are serious about taking their cultural knowledge and language skills to the Next Level: If you want to make the most of life in Germany and become fully integrated as quickly as possible, this is your podcast!
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Life, Just In German - the Podcast
Latest Episodes
Life, Just in German - Week 1, Part 2 - The Böller Debate
🎆 Your First January First in Germany (Part 2)Still reeling from your first Silvester experience? Wondering what Silvester is really about in Germany — and why it feels so intense, overwhelming, or even unsettling?...
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Week 2: The January Letters — and the Phone Call You Don’t Want to Make
January in Germany means official letters — from health insurance, tax offices, utilities, and contracts — and sooner or later, a phone call you don’t want to make.In this episode, Christine Taylor breaks down why phone calls in Germa...
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Frohes Neues Jahr! The „Silvester“ Aftermath
Silvester in Germany doesn’t ease you into the new year. It explodes — loudly, collectively, and without much warning. If you experienced New Year’s Eve here and thought “I wasn’t prepared for that”, this episode is for you....
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Zwischen den Jahren - The Week Between the Years, Week 52
SHOW NOTES — Week 52Zwischen den Jahren: The Magic of Germany’s “Nothing Week”🎧 Episode OverviewThe days between Christmas and New Year feel strange for many newcomers to Germany. Offices are quiet, emails g...
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First Advent Shock: When Germany Quietly Turns Festive Overnight, Week 48
Episode SummaryIf Advent in Germany has ever taken you by surprise, you’re not alone.In this episode, Christine explores why Advent here feels so different — the quiet rhythm, the neighborhood gatherings, and the small seasona...
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