Tag Archives: German

The importance of the German language in German-speaking Europe

Authors: Lucas Migray / Sandra Santos The countries in the German-speaking Europe (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) are known for the fact that their inhabitants have good English skills. In fact, as a tourist you can get well around speaking only English. But what about the world of work? Today’s post is based on the experienceContinue reading “The importance of the German language in German-speaking Europe”

Probation Period in a German Work Contract

How long is the probation period in Germany and what does it mean for the employer and the employee? The probation period is regulated by law in Germany and can last for a maximum of six months. During this period the employee can finish the contract within two weeks. If the employer wishes, he canContinue reading “Probation Period in a German Work Contract”

Learn German for free with Deutsche Welle

There are many ways to learn a language nowadays. I know people who download apps and have a great experience with it. Others look for what is called in German “tandem” experiences (offering their language knowledge to another person and learning from him/her the other language as a conversation). There are really good face toContinue reading “Learn German for free with Deutsche Welle”

German consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis

Which is the German consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis? How do Germans evaluate the changing arena? Find this out here. In case you would like to understand other consumer sentiments in other European countries – and also around the globe, including Argentina and Brazil in South America – click here. Source: McKinsey research, articleContinue reading “German consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis”