berlin-experience

• How do you choose the right family for me? From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (412 days old)

  We live in a network of teacher families who are interested in accomodating and teaching foreign students. Sometimes the capacities of our families are fully booked, or we find that a student would ra… more

• Can I bring a friend? From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (412 days old)

  Most times young people come alone and stay with us in our family. But our guest room is large and we actually have two beds and enough space to accomodate two people together. If you bring a friend o… more

• How will we communicate? From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (424 days old)

  Students who come and visit us in Berlin usually come to learn German. So, of course, we speak German together. But as you can read here, we also speak some English. In emergencies I also understand F… more

• What standard of living can I expect at your family in Berlin? From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (425 days old)

  We are a priviledged family living in a modern and spacious detached house. There is a nice garden around the house and a big terrace. In summer we sometimes make a barbecue or an open fire in the eve… more

• How do I apply for a homestay in Berlin? From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (425 days old)

  If you are interested in coming to stay with us in Berlin, we will ask you to fill in a form. We need to know, whether you are healthy or need anything special (food, allergies, ect.) We will also ask… more

• Will my daughter or son be safe in Berlin? From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (425 days old)

  As we have children ourselves we know parent's worries! Usually, our students arrive by plane in Berlin Tegel (TXL). Students, 18 and older, can hire a taxi to drive to our home (app. 25 EUR). You… more

• How can I spend my sparetime in Berlin? From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (425 days old)

  Oh, well, it's Berlin. So, you have soo many possibilities. After your German lessons in the morning and lunch your afternoon is free. So you can take the bus and off you go to town... In Berlin, y… more

• How are German lessons organised? From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (425 days old)

  After breakfast, all children leave the house and I have time for teaching. Most students book three hours of German lessons per day. But, of course, you could book more or less lessons. I think f… more

• Accomodation in Berlin From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (425 days old)

  If you travel Berlin there are plenty of different possibilities to stay. There are hostels and hotels, small furnished appartments offering different standards of lodging according to your needs and … more

• Who can come and stay at our family? From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (426 days old)

  Usually, our guests are young adults, aged between 16 and 20. Most times they come to improve their German for school or university.We also offer private homestays for senior citizens. In that case we… more

• Share the Berlin Experience From berlin-experience in berlin-experience (426 days old)

  Hello everybody, I'd like to introduce myself first: My name is Verena and I am teaching German as a foreign language in Berlin. My students are living in my house during their holidays and I teac… more

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