Au pair in Germany it’s my 3 day on the job and slept until 2pm by accident. From the West Cost of US so I’m still getting used to the time zones. Then my kids keep screaming for their mom and l can’t give her one minute an alone. I feel like I’m shit au pair :(
Hello! F22 from the US moving to a small town about 10 minutes outside of Rostock to work as an au pair this summer. Since I don’t speak German yet and the village I’ll be living in is quite small, I’m a little worried about making friends and meeting people my age.
I was thinking that Rostock would probably be my best chance to meet people, especially since I heard there’s a university there. Does anyone have recommendations for places where young people socialize or ways to make friends as an international who doesn’t speak much German yet?
I’d also love any recommendations for cafés, clubs, sports groups, language exchanges, volunteer opportunities, or other activities where I could meet people. I’d really appreciate any advice on adjusting to life in the area. Thank you so much!
Hello! In two weeks, I'm leaving to become an au pair in Germany. I'm from the US, and I would really appreciate some tips on teaching my host children (ages 3.5 and 1.5) how to speak English. My German is awful, and the kids' English is minimal. I am going to a language school to try to improve my German, but I would love tips on how to best communicate with my kids. On video calls, I have heard the children tell their parents they don't want to speak English, but I feel like it's because they are frustrated and don't understand, instead of it being an attitude thing. I am worried about translation issues when I get there. Any advice?
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