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Choose a topic to explore video lessons across 12 European countries.
First steps
Address registration, residence permit renewals, embassy interviews, and the documents authorities expect at each stage. These are usually the first challenges every newcomer faces, often within the first few weeks. Learn what to prepare so appointments and applications go smoothly.
Opening a local bank account, applying for a tax ID, and making sense of payslips and deductions. These steps often block newcomers in their very first week, since many other processes depend on them. Get a clear walkthrough of what to set up and in what order.
Choosing health insurance, registering with a local doctor, and understanding how emergency care works. Coverage is mandatory in many European countries and essential for families with children. Learn what's required so you're covered from day one.
Finding an apartment, spotting common rental scams, and preparing the documents landlords expect, from guarantors to payslips. This is the step before signing a lease, and often the most competitive part of settling in. Learn how to search safely and stand out as a tenant.
Work & career
Writing a European-style CV, preparing for interviews, and getting foreign qualifications formally recognized. This covers everything before you're hired, separate from what happens once you sign a contract. Learn how hiring practices differ across countries so you can apply with confidence.
Reading your contract terms, probation and notice periods, working hours, and your rights as an employee. This covers what happens after you've been hired, once an offer becomes a signed agreement. Learn what to check before signing and where to get help if something feels unfair.
Meeting styles, workplace hierarchy, giving and receiving feedback, and expectations around work-life balance. These norms vary significantly across European countries and can catch newcomers off guard. Learn what's expected so you can adapt quickly and build trust with colleagues.
Registering with job centres like the Jobcenter or Pôle emploi, claiming unemployment benefits, and other social support you may qualify for. This applies between job search and your next contract, when income can be uncertain. Learn what you're entitled to and how to apply.
Daily life
Everyday vocabulary and phrases for shopping, transport, healthcare visits, and small talk with neighbors. Lessons are organized by CEFR level from A1 to B2 as you build confidence. Learn the specific language you need for visas, job applications, and daily paperwork.
Reading your lease, understanding tenant rights, deposits, and what's included in a rental agreement. This comes after you've found a home, complementing what you learned during your housing search. Learn what to look for so you're protected as a tenant.
School enrollment, language support programs, and how to navigate the local education system with your children. This is essential for families moving with kids of any age. Learn how schooling differs across countries and what to prepare in advance.
Communication styles, ways to build a social network, and how to manage culture shock as it settles in. This goes beyond the workplace, covering everyday life outside work and school. Learn how to build a sense of belonging in your new home.