The AuPairWorld Blog – Lifestyle, Sharing, Discovery

Learning a new language is an exciting challenge for anyone, and German is no exception. But what are the best ways to improve and develop your knowledge of the German language? James, our new AuPairWorld intern, shares his top tips here.

Liliam and her family recently moved from the Netherlands to Berlin and will soon welcome their sixth au pair.

Here are insider tips from our Dutch partner agency Au Pair International. They will help you get off the beaten track and let you see some special Dutch sights that are often overlooked.

Getting to know our customers better in the Fair City

We received more than 2,000 pictures for our Instagram contest #aupairingis – over 2,000 glimpses into the exciting lives of real au pairs as they travel the world. The winning pictures are shown below:  

Learning a language feels like embarking on an expedition to unknown cultures and considerably helps us towards a better understanding of other customs and traditions. Apart from the au pair stay, there are other great opportunities for getting to know other cultures and languages. Below, Carolin from our AuPairWorld team presents the idea of a "language tandem".

In this blog series, host families from all around the world share their experiences. Claudia, an expat host mum in Canada will tell in an interview what is it really like having an au pair?

You are about to embark on your great au pair adventure and are wondering how to make your luggage for your coming au pair stay? No worries, our packing checklist will help you make sure that you do not miss out on anything important in your suitcase.

In our blog series "My au pair stay: Why, what for, what's next?", our au pair alumni get the chance to tell their personal stories. Today, Lara from Germany describes how her au pair stay determined her professional choice.

Our colleague Sara comes from Madrid and she knows that Madrid can be very hot in the summer. City natives usually stay indoors during the day to avoid the heat, but everyone wants to enjoy the evening breeze outdoors. Keep reading to discover the five best plans for such hot summer days.