From lonely to connected: Building a social life in Germany

Webinar overview
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.
Key takeaways:
- Welcome & introduction
- From lonely to connected step-by-step
- Cultural connection
- Language learning moment
- Wrap up & Q&A
Featured Speakers
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 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 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.