This is part 5 of a 5-part series detailing what I wish I had known as an American programmer moving to Berlin. This page talks about learning the language of the country you’re in. I’ve saved this for last, because I think it’s the most important thing in this series. I believe that learning the local language is the strongest driver of belonging in a new country. It requires real effort, and you will have to prioritize it over other things, but doing so pays off handsomely in the long...
