Cheat Sheets
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Work-life balance discussions

Work-Life Balance: Talking About It in German My name is John Doe, and I’ve been learning German for a few months now. I wanted to share some things I’ve learned about a really important topic: Work-Life Balance (Arbeits- und Privatleben). It’s something everyone talks about, and understanding how to discuss it in German is helpful.…
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Employee benefits: Vacation days, bonuses

Employee Benefits in Germany: Vacation Days and Bonuses Hello! My name is Klaus Schmidt, and I work as a project manager at a software company in Munich. I want to explain some important things about employee benefits in Germany, specifically vacation days (Urlaubsanspruch) and bonuses (Bonuszahlung). It can seem a little complicated at first, but…
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Risks of self-employment (Insurance, taxes)

## Selbstständigkeit in Deutschland: Risiken und was du wissen musst Hello, my name is John Doe, and I’ve been running a small online shop selling handcrafted leather goods here in Germany for the last three years. It’s fantastic, of course, but it’s also important to understand the challenges, especially when you’re working for yourself. Let’s…
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Starting a business: Business ideas and niches

Starting a Business: Ideen und Nischen – Dein Start! Hello everyone, my name is John Doe. I want to help you learn about starting a business in German. It can seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be! Let’s look at some ideas and how you can find a good “Nische” – a specific area…
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Self-employment: Freelancing (Freiberuflich)

Being a Freelancer in Germany: A Guide for English Speakers My name is John Doe, and I’ve been working as a freelancer – Freiberufler – in Berlin for the last three years. It can seem a little complicated at first, but it’s a really common way to work in Germany, and it’s become a fantastic…
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The concept of ‘Minijob’ and its limits

## Mein Minijob: A Beginner’s Guide My name is John Doe, and I wanted to tell you a little bit about something common in Germany: the “Minijob.” It’s a really important way for many people to earn extra money, and it’s actually quite simple to understand. What is a Minijob? A Minijob is a short-term,…
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Full-time (Vollzeit) vs. Part-time (Teilzeit)

cheat#exam cheat sheet#cheatsheet#exam#sorterien#german#career#integration#dtz#A1#A2 B1#B2#C1#fyp#foryourpage#teamwork#Full-time#(Vollzeit)#vs.#Part-time#(Teilzeit)
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Understanding job advertisements: Tasks/Duties

## Verstehen Sie Stellenanzeigen: Aufgaben und Pflichten Hello, my name is John Doe, and I want to help you understand job advertisements in Germany. It can be confusing, but it’s really important when you’re looking for a job. This article explains what “Aufgaben und Pflichten” means and how to use it. “Aufgaben und Pflichten” literally…
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Understanding job advertisements: Requirements

Verstehen Sie Stellenanzeigen: Die Anforderungen Hello, my name is John Doe, and I’m here to help you understand job advertisements in German. It can be tricky, but with a little practice, you’ll become comfortable reading them. We’re going to focus on “Anforderungen,” which means “requirements.” What are “Anforderungen”? “Anforderungen” are the things a company needs…
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Applying for a job online or via email

Bewerbung Online oder per E-Mail: So klappt’s Hello, my name is John Doe, and I’d like to tell you about applying for jobs in Germany – specifically, how to do it online or through email. It can seem a little confusing at first, but it’s quite straightforward if you follow a few steps. First Steps:…
