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Courtney Martin
Courtney is an American expat living in Germany. After studying abroad in Germany during college, she immediately knew that she wanted to go back. So after graduating, that’s just what she did! She now works as a freelance writer and is pursuing her Masters degree in Germany. To read more about her experiences and adventures, check out her blog at Welcome to Germerica.
- The Perks Of Being A Native English Speaker In GermanyMy first column here on Expat Focus was titled “The Perils of the Native English Speaker in Germany.” In that article, I complained about being a native English speaker in…Read more
- Home Country vs Host Country: Expat Problems During the World CupWith the World Cup in full swing, there is one question that people now ask me quite regularly:Will you root for your home country or your host country?My home country…Read more
- Deconstructing DenglischMost Germans begin learning English in school at just six years old. This means that by the time they reach their teenage years, many Germans are fluent. Add to this…Read more
- The Best American Foods You Won’t Find in GermanyIt’s that time of year again. The time when little girls go door-to-door selling the most delicious cookies in the world. And while I am sitting over here in Germany,…Read more
- Top 5 German Reality TV ShowsSince I need to pass a German fluency test in exactly one month, I am trying to go on an all-German diet. This includes only watching German movies and TV…Read more
- How To Celebrate Thanksgiving In GermanyFor American expats, Thanksgiving can be a difficult holiday. But just because nobody else stuffing their face with exorbitant amounts of food on the fourth Thursday of November, it doesn’t…Read more
- The Perils of the Native English Speaker in GermanyThe top tip for expats starting off in a new country is always to learn the native language. As an American expat living in Germany, I took this advice to…Read more