Alright, so I recorded another video a day or two after that last one, (Speaking German with an American Accent and a Vicious Cold), in which I attempted to speak the German language with a nasty cold, and an emphasis on my difficulties pronouncing the guttural “R.” This video, on the other hand, is a kind of summary of the frequently asked questions I receive from my readers. In it, I discuss things like:
- Moving to Germany
- Passing the B1 German language and integration exam
- Attaining a German visa, residence permit or extending a residence permit
- What it’s like to live as an expat in Germany
- Paying taxes (filing your tax returns) in two different countries
- And other frequently asked questions
I still had a cold when I recorded this, which means I still had the worst attitude in all of Deutschland. (Now that’s a bold statement.) So I hope you can look past my temperament and enjoy another one of my half-ass attempts at video blogging. ***WARNING*** This video contains a fair bit of swearing. Also, I advise you to put on your headphones so your boss won’t know you’re screwing around at work.
Still have questions about moving to Germany? Please check out my FAQs page.
Thank you for watching, and have an awesome day!
— OGM
Oh God, My Wife Is German. 
Please tell me what your wife’s German friends think of you wearing her underwear on your head? Do they think that is an American thing??!!?? :) My hubby and I look forward to being an ex-pat like you one day, but living in Munich….because we are from Texas and love our stereotypes. (But, seriously, we really do love southern Bavaria and want to call it home!)
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Good for you guys! That’s awesome!
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Hi,
I moved from The Netherlands to Aruba. Took me 3 years to adapt, especially because my in-laws did not like Dutch people. My husband is from Surinam. Thank God I survived, but don’t ask me how. I learned to speak the native language, Papiamento as well as Spanish , spoke already English, German and some French. We learn that in Holland in school. So try to speak German fluently, it will help you to get to feel at home. Although people here still see me as a outsider .And after 30 years I broke up with the in-laws. What a relief!! So did my husband, broke up with his family.
Our marriage survived, though at times it was difficult. I speak about 50 years now, LOL I wish you 2 all the best .
Margreet
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Thank you, Margaret!
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