Feierabend
 Three friends, one fridge, many questions

Cantika, Klara and Pedro have recently started living together in a shared flat. Cantika and Klara already know each other from their IT training, Pedro is an architect and is still new to Germany. They have moved into an empty flat, but with every episode it gets cosier and the flatmates quickly become friends.

Feierabend - Drei Freunde, ein Kühlschrank, viele Fragen © Goethe-Institut

The three of them meet in the shared kitchen at the end of the day and talk about their experiences in Germany: some things are still unknown and surprising, often funny things happen and sometimes there are difficulties. Cantika, Klara and Pedro support each other with challenges and celebrate their successes together - and the fridge door fills up with notes, photos, tips and memories.

(Videos in German)

  • Cheers to the flat share!

    Today is the day! Cantika, Klara and Pedro are moving into their new flat. It's still empty, they even have to bring their own kitchen. What else is important when living in Germany? Registration, quiet hours, waste separation, cleaning schedule... but first, let's celebrate the move – cheers to the flat share!

    drei Mitbewohner sitzen in der Küche

  • The job interview

    Pedro experienced a lot today! He was out shopping and had a little accident in the supermarket, so he was late for his job interview... but luckily it was just an exercise. Cantika and Klara give him tips on how to make a good start to his career in Germany.

    Klara mit Brille sieht Pedro ernst an

  • The housewarming party - No!

    The three flatmates are planning a housewarming party, but unfortunately Cantika is not in a party mood. She got some pretty direct feedback from her lecturer at vocational school. Will she be at the party?

    Klara, Pedro und Cantika starren auf einen Mettigel

  • The housewarming party - Yes!

    The preparations for the housewarming party are almost complete and strange but delicious dishes have been prepared. The three friends wait for their guests and talk about what is still unfamiliar to them in Germany.

    Cantika, Klara und Pedro sitzen am gedeckten Küchentisch und lächeln sich zu

  • From A to B

    The flatmates are on the move! The three friends (and their beloved fridge door) are going on a trip to visit Klara's father. Along the way, they learn about public transport in Germany.

    Klara sitzt im Zugabteil und greift nach einer Packung Chips

  • Germany, who are you?

    Cantika, Klara and Pedro visit Klara's father and learn more about Germany's history. What has changed in recent decades? Tensions arise between Klara and her father.

    Klara, Pedro und Cantika sitzen mit Klara's Vater im Wohnzimmer und betrachten ein paar Fotos

  • Germany, who do you want to be?

    The flatmates are still a little shaken up after visiting Klara's father. All three talk about their worries and difficult experiences, but they also see the positive side: communication, openness and sharing make them and their friendship stronger.

    Pedro und Catinka sehen sich an und haben Tränen in den Augen

The series is also accompanied by handouts and exercises (links to documents) that have been specially developed for use in lessons or courses. They pick up on the themes of the episodes, offer in-depth tasks and promote linguistic and intercultural skills (PDFs in German).

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