Selina Kaya
Editor, Life & Experience
Selina grew up bilingual (German and Turkish) and knows both sides of the migration experience — her family's and that of the people coming to Germany today. She studied European Ethnology and has been interviewing international students and care workers for the editorial team since 2021.
Articles by Selina Kaya
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Au Pair in Germany: Language Course Requirements & Best Options
Everything au pairs need to know about German language courses: the legal requirement, how many hours per week, who pays, best course formats, visa rules, and how to find the right school in 2026.
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German Courses in Munich 2026 — The Complete Guide for Language Students
German language courses in Munich from €280/month. Goethe-Institut headquarters, WG rooms from €650, living costs €1,400-1,800/month. Everything for your stay in Bavaria.
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Housing for Language Students in Germany — the Complete Guide 2026
Find a room in Germany as a language student: WG rooms, rental contracts, city registration, deposits, and scams to avoid. With price table by city.
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Cost of Living in Germany 2026: 15 Cities Compared for Language Students
Munich is the priciest market: €1,200–1,500/month. Leipzig the cheapest: €650–850. Real budgets for 15 cities — rent, transport, food, leisure.
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Learn German in Cologne 2026: The Complete City Guide for Language Students
Cologne language schools from €260/month. TANDEM Cologne, Tandem Method, neighborhoods (WG from €400), living costs (€950-1,300/month) — cheaper than Munich, with Rhine-side city life.
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German Language Courses in Frankfurt 2026: The Complete City Guide
German language courses in Frankfurt from €320/month. Compare Goethe-Institut, Berlitz & more. Neighborhoods (WG from €550), Business German for bankers, cost of living (~€1,400–1,800/month).
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Learn German in Hamburg 2026: The Complete City Guide for Language Students
Hamburg language schools from €420/month. Compare did deutsch-institut and other schools, neighborhoods (WG from €500), cost of living (€1,300-1,600/month) and exam centers.
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Health Insurance for Language Students in Germany 2026: Complete Guide
Health insurance is mandatory for the German language course visa. Compare 4 expat insurers (32-170 €/month), visa requirements, and step-by-step signup.
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5 Signs Your German Course Is a Waste of Money
20+ students per class. Stuck at B1 for months. Teacher speaks English. No exam prep. No accreditation. If this sounds familiar, you're paying for nothing.
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10 Best Cities to Learn German in Germany 2026: The Complete Comparison
Compare 10 German cities for language students: living costs (€660-1,200/month), course prices (€289-1,149), schools, immersion quality, and job markets.
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Learn German in Berlin 2026: The Complete City Guide for Language Students
Berlin language schools from €298-1,149/month. Compare 50+ schools, neighborhoods (WG from €400), cost of living (€1,100-1,400/month), and exam centers.
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German for Nursing in Germany 2026: Language Requirements, Visa & Career Guide
Complete guide to German language requirements for nurses: B2 for recognition, B1 to start working, €3,510-4,489/month salary, Triple Win program, and 18-30 month timeline.
Selina Kaya is part of the editorial team at sprachschule.org. Contact the editorial team: [email protected]