Studying in Germany: Free Tuition, Bureaucracy & "WG-Castings" | Deutsch zu Hören

Free tuition and world-class universities? Yes, please! But
wait... what is a Semesterbeitrag? And why do I have to
interview just to get a room in a shared flat?! Welcome to
student life in Germany!


In today’s episode of Deutsch zu Hören, Anna and Ben tackle
the massive opportunities and unique challenges of studying at a
German university. We are equipping you with 50 essential phrases
to help you survive campus life, tackle the heavy bureaucracy,
and make friends. Divided into 10 easy-to-follow chapters, we
break down high-level academic vocabulary.


Stick around until the end of the episode to hear all the new
phrases used naturally in a highly relatable listening story
about a stressed first-year student (Ersti) trying to organize
their schedule!


What you will learn today:
The vocabulary of German
bureaucracy: Immatrikulation (enrollment)
and Semesterbeitrag (semester fee).
How to survive a WG-Casting (flatmate interview) to
find affordable housing.
The extreme importance
of Eigenverantwortung (self-responsibility) in German
universities.
How to talk about exams (Klausurenphase) and writing academic
papers (Hausarbeit).


Tune in, grab your notebook, and get ready for your first
semester in Germany!