Living and working in Germany

Have you decided to live in Germany permanently, for professional or private reasons? You will need German language skills and up-to-date information about life in Germany. The Goethe-Institut offers you quality support to best prepare you for a successful life in Germany.

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Our offer

  • Personal advice
    We answer your questions about everyday life, work, language and departure – online or at your local Goethe-Institut.
  • Information events
    Learn more about topics such as language certificates, recognition, health, the school system and visas. Ask questions and get an overview of other advisory services.
  • Workshops and trainings
    Strategies for learning and passing German language exams, development of intercultural competencies, as well as guidance and orientation support before departure and after arrival.

Personal advice and consultation

We offer personalised advice online and appointments at the Goethe-Institut. Consultation topics include information about German everyday life and working culture, language proficiency and proof thereof and exit procedures when leaving the country.

Please register first in our new calendar and create an account: You can then use this page to register for a personal consultation appointment. Please select the Goethe-Institut Äthiopien in the ‘Desired institute’ field. We will then contact you to arrange an appointment.

Workshops

Intercultural workshops

Experiencing different cultures, may cause uncertainty and frustration at first. To live a fulfilling life in a foreign society, you need to build and maintain trust in the community. Certain societal rules and norms need to be considered which are often unclear and confusing. Our intercultural workshops address these cultural differences, promote self-awareness and provide you with essential skills to ensure a successful work and social life in Germany.

Teaching of learning and examination strategies, tutoring and speech training

Before leaving the country or to take up work in Germany it is advisable to have a basic knowledge of the German language and in some cases, it is even mandatory. The exact level depends on the profession and requirements of the new German employer, or whether you are moving to your family or spouse in Germany.
 
We offer tutoring, exercises on learning and exam strategies as well as speech training in the form of workshops, group or individual appointments.
 
If you are interested in these free offers, please email us here at
Migration-Aethiopien@goethe.de

We will then contact you as soon as possible to discuss your options.

'Mein Weg nach Deutschland" Calendar

Here you will find our free information events, German exercises and training courses. Register and get unlimited access to all offers!

My life in Germany

Young people talk about their first steps in Germany, about their work, about their free time and their plans for the future.

Online offers by the Goethe-Institut

  • Webportal „Mein Weg nach Deutschland“

    Here you will find comprehensive information about living and working in Germany, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

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  • Self-study online course

    Der Selbstlern-Onlinekurs zur Vorbereitung auf Ihr Leben in Deutschland zu den Themen: erste Schritte in Deutschland, Arbeit, Finanzen, Familienleben und Freizeit ab A2-Niveau.

    Grafik mit Schrift: Mein Deutschlandkurs © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Contact

Contact us on:
Migration-Aethiopien@goethe.de

Telephone consultation: Mondays: 9–10 a.m., Thursdays: 9–11 a.m.

Personal consultation: Tuesdays: 2–4 p.m., Fridays: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Via Zoom (online): By appointment
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