What to do if you lose your residence permit in Germany
Third-country nationals with the right to live and work in Germany are generally issued a residence permit in their passport or in the form of an ID card. But what do you if you happen to lose this vital document - or if it gets stolen? Here's a step-by-step guide.
Six golden rules for creating the ideal German cover letter and résumé
Applying for jobs is never simple but it can feel even more difficult in a foreign country when you’re unfamiliar with the language and job market. In a bid to make the process easier, The Local asked recruitment experts for their best tips to successfully apply for a job in Germany.
The complete A-Z guide to German prefixes and what they mean
From 'an' to 'zer', we break down what those pesky prefixes mean, and show that they're not as hard to master once you start seeing the patterns in them.
German word of the day: Flanieren
Feeling a little aimless? Take yourself on a wander with this German word.
TEST: Could you pass the German citizenship exam?
Obtaining German citizenship involves clearing numerous hurdles - including a multiple-choice citizenship test that will quiz you on your knowledge of German history, culture, geography and politics. Could you pass it?
10 classic sweet treats to try at least once in Germany
Kaffee und Kuchen - or coffee and cake - is a strong German tradition. So of course there is a huge selection of sweet treats across the country. Here's 10 that we think you should try.
Five ways to talk about the heat like a true German
With another heat wave hitting the Bundesrepublik this week, here are some essential German phrases to help you express yourself in the hot weather.
A guide to Berlin’s hidden swimming spots - from the woman who wrote the book on it
Acclaimed author and avid swimmer Jessica J. Lee walks The Local through Berlin’s top lakeside spots, and tells us how swimming helped her cope with trauma.