LingoTalk

From lonely to connected: Building a social life in Germany

Webinar overview

  • Recorded on:July 1, 2025
  • Duration:5:00 pm (GMT+0200) – 45 mins

Just landed in Germany and feeling more ghosted than greeted? Making friends here can feel harder than figuring out your electricity bill. You’re not alone — this free 45-minute webinar will help you go from awkward hellos to real connections. Join us live to get exclusive perks like a live Q&A with our experts, language tips from a certified Lingoda teacher, and a special bonus offer available only during the session. This webinar is all about helping you tackle one of the trickiest parts of life in Germany: building real social connections. From cultural quirks to small talk skills, we’ll share practical advice to boost your social life. We’ll talk about how to ease into low-pressure social situations, why joining a "Verein" could be your secret friendship hack, and a few handy German phrases to help you connect. Ready to stop feeling like the new kid at lunch? Sign up now — your future friends are waiting.

Topics covered

  • Welcome & introduction
  • From lonely to connected step-by-step
  • Cultural connection
  • Language learning moment
  • Wrap up & Q&A

Featured Speakers

  • Valentina Rampazzo

    Valentina Rampazzo

    Valentina is an Italian writer and content manager based in Berlin. She has experienced all stages of integrating into life in Germany, from learning the language to navigating bureaucracy. Valentina will share her expert insights with you.

  • Paul Hartmann

    Paul Hartmann

    Paul is a German teacher based in Barcelona with a deep passion for learning languages. This love for learning sparked his enthusiasm for teaching his native tongue, German. In our webinars, he will share insights into the German language.

  • Jessica Schnase

    Jessica Schnase

    Jessica is a Senior Content Manager at Lingoda. She will stay in the background during the webinar, moderating the room and answering your questions live in the chat.

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Frequently asked questions

  • LingoTalks are live webinars where experts share practical tips, insights, and real-world strategies on cultural integration and language learning. Browse our upcoming LingoTalks here to get started.

  • You can join the webinar by registering through our website. Once registered, you’ll receive a link to join the live session. If you can’t attend live, you can always watch the recording later.

  • Yes, recordings will be sent via email to all registered attendees. You can also find and access previously recorded webinars on the LingoTalks page.

  • No need to turn on your camera! All participants will be automatically muted during the webinar to keep things smooth. You can still join the conversation using the chat, polls, or Q&A!

  • Currently, our webinars are only in English. However, when we cover topics related to German culture, we include relevant German vocabulary and language tips.

  • Due to the large number of participants joining the webinar, we are unable to offer live individual support. If you experience any technical issues, the webinar recording will be shared with you after the session.