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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 and flip cards keep the phrases. AI is Premium.

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?
Free study is limited to decks and imports. AI — generation, scan, speaking, and the tutor — is Premium.

More guides for your next conversation

  • 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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