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Practical language checklist for moving to Europe

Fluency goals and week-one survival are different jobs. Use this checklist for housing, health, work, shopping, transport, and government — then practise on Valinerio with spaced repetition, flip cards, and AI help. Your new life has a language.

Fluency goals vs week-one survival

Keep general apps for habit if they help. Add situation packs for the appointments that happen in your first month.

Six domains checklist

Cover each domain with a short phrase set before you need it.

  • Housing
  • Health
  • Work
  • Shopping
  • Transport
  • Government / admin

Country cluster

Start with your destination: Germany (Anmeldung / Bürgeramt), France (préfecture), Netherlands (gemeente), Spain (ayuntamiento), Poland (PESEL).

Memory system

Spaced repetition + flip cards + AI help when stuck. Practice free on Valinerio — 2,500+ learners already use it.

Key phrases

PhraseMeaningContext
I have an appointment.Universal desk openerAdmin
Please speak more slowly.Clarification everywhereClarification
Here are my documents.Document handoffAdmin
What should I do next?Next stepsAdmin

FAQ

Is Valinerio a replacement for Duolingo?
No. Keep streak apps if they help habit. Valinerio adds real-life phrases for movers to DE, FR, ES, NL, and PL.
Is Valinerio free?
Core learning is free to start. Premium raises AI limits and unlocks advanced modes.

Continue in this cluster

  • German phrases for AnmeldungPractical German phrases for Anmeldung appointments: greetings, documents, address, and “please speak slowly.” Free practice on Valinerio.
  • French phrases for préfecture appointmentsPractical French for préfecture rendez-vous: confirmation, documents, forms, and “parler plus lentement.” Free on Valinerio.
  • Dutch phrases for gemeente registrationDutch phrases for gemeente appointments: afspraak, ID, address, and “please speak slowly.” Free on Valinerio.
  • Spanish phrases for ayuntamiento / cita previaSpanish admin phrases for ayuntamiento and cita previa: documents, empadronamiento language, and “más despacio.” Free on Valinerio.
  • Polish phrases for PESEL appointmentPolish phrases for PESEL appointments: purpose, documents, forms, and “please speak slowly.” Free on Valinerio.
  • Phrases for work week one (DE / FR / ES / NL / PL)First-week workplace phrases for internationals in Europe: introductions, asking where things are, meetings. Free on Valinerio.
  • Learn German for real life in GermanyLearn German for life in Germany: spaced-repetition flashcards, A1–B2 vocabulary, and real scenarios (doctor, housing, supermarket). Free to start on Valinerio.

Then open Valinerio and turn this page into daily flashcard training.

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