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Work through the appointments newcomers face first: admin, housing, health, and the everyday conversations that follow.

First 30 days in Germany

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Die Anmeldung

Bürgeramt Pankow

Registering your residence with calm confidence

Chapter 1 of 1711 minBürgeramtA1

Anmeldung: Missing stamp

Bürgeramt follow-up counter

When your Wohnungsgeberbestätigung is incomplete

Chapter 2 of 1710 minOfficialA2

Die Krankenkasse

Krankenkasse branch

Registering with public health insurance after Anmeldung

Chapter 3 of 179 minOfficialA2

Der Banktermin

Bank branch

Opening an account and asking about fees

Chapter 4 of 1714 minOfficialA2

Der Internetvertrag

Phone and internet shop

Choosing a plan without missing the terms

Chapter 5 of 1711 minEverydayA2

Die Wohnungsbesichtigung

Altbau apartment viewing

Making a good impression with a landlord

Chapter 6 of 1714 minHousingA2

Der Mietvertrag

Landlord office

Signing the lease after your apartment viewing

Chapter 7 of 1710 minHousingA2

Mit dem Vermieter sprechen

Phone call with your landlord

Reporting a repair without sounding demanding

Chapter 8 of 1712 minHousingA2

Der Bahnhof

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

A missed connection and a quick decision

Chapter 9 of 1712 minTravelA2

Der Zugausfall

Bahnhof information desk

When your train is cancelled and you need a replacement

Chapter 10 of 179 minTravelA2

Im Supermarkt

Local supermarket

Finding what you need without sounding lost

Chapter 11 of 179 minEverydayA1

Die Bäckerei

Neighborhood bakery

A warm morning order with small social cues

Chapter 12 of 178 minErrandsA1

Im Restaurant

Neighborhood restaurant

A sit-down dinner with dietary questions and the bill

Chapter 13 of 179 minEverydayA2

Beim Arzt

Hausarztpraxis

Explaining symptoms clearly and simply

Chapter 14 of 1713 minHealthA2

In der Apotheke

Neighborhood pharmacy

Asking for help with symptoms and dosage

Chapter 15 of 179 minHealthA2

Die Paketabholung

Paketshop

Picking up a parcel with ID and tracking number

Chapter 16 of 178 minEverydayA1

Small Talk mit Nachbarn

Apartment building hallway

Friendly conversation without overstepping

Chapter 17 of 179 minEverydayA2