Life in Germany
How to learn German in Berlin
A list of German schools, language learning apps and other resources to improve your German in Berlin.
How can I stream or torrent movies in Germany?
Piracy is not so easy in Germany, but there are ways to torrent without punishment. Here is how Germans pirate without getting caught.
How to address a letter in Germany
This is how you send letters and packages to addresses in Germany.
How to dial phone numbers in Germany
Here is how German phone numbers are formatted, and how to call people in Germany.
Police and emergency numbers in Berlin
If you need to call the emergency services, call 112. For the police, call 110. This guide also tells you how to call other emergency services in Berlin.
The Pfand system: how to return bottles in Germany
This quick guide shows you which bottles and cans have a deposit in Germany, and how you can recognize them.
What is liability insurance (Haftpflichtversicherung), and what does it cover?
An introduction to the most important type of insurance in Germany, the private liability insurance
What is the Sozialversicherungsnummer or Rentenversicherungsnummer?
Here is how you obtain your Sozialversicherungsnummer, Versicherungsnummer, Rentenversicherungsnummer or RNVR, the number you must give your employer to get paid.
Photography laws in Germany
If you take or share photos of other people in Germany, you need to follow certain rules.
What fonts do German signs use?
A list of typefaces that are commonly used in Germany. It includes fonts used by the BVG, the Deutsche Bahn and other German organisations.
How to create an ELSTER account
This is how you create a My ELSTER account. You need this account to access ELSTER services, and file your German tax return online.