by: Anna Julia, Italy “I did the Media and Journalism internship program, and I had a great time. Everyone at Engage in Germany is super welcoming, nice, fun, and available. Rafat is supportive and helpful, and he really made me feel part of a family. Muaz and Ali are amazing teachers and people. I learned so […]

By: Julianne, UK “Volunteering at Engage in Germany was such a great experience. I’d never taught English before and was a little bit nervous, but I really enjoyed it! It was rewarding to figure out my own teaching style, and my students were great. I also studied German at the Center. I arrived at an intermediate […]

by: Rachel, United States “This was my second visit to Halle and Engage in Germany, and this time I brought my brother with me to learn Arabic in Germany! The community is so welcoming and fun and it really is a LOW STRESS environment 😉 I loved spending time getting to know Halle and the people […]

by: Jose, Netherlands “Our week with the volunteering program, while learning Arabic, was truly transformative — both for our students and for ourselves as teachers. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and supported by the entire team. Special thanks to Muaz, Raffat, Dusan, and Ali, whose dedication, warmth, and insight created a safe and […]

by: Lillemor, USA “I honestly didn’t expect to love this volunteering program in Germany as much as I did! What started as just something new to try turned into one of the most exciting, meaningful, and happiest experiences of my life. I’ve never felt more included, welcomed, and comfortable in a new place. Helping teach […]

by: Khalil, USA “I participated in a 7-week intensive course of Levantine Arabic in Germany. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my entire life. As an Arab-American, it felt in many ways to be a deep dive into my identity. My father spoke Arabic to me growing up, but I always responded in […]

by: Hugh, USA “My three-month stay at Engage in Germany was nothing short of transformative. From the moment I arrived in Halle for Levantine Arabic language courses in Germany, I felt warmly welcomed by the staff and other participants. The center’s vibrant atmosphere, combined with its commitment to cultural exchange and community engagement, made my time […]

by: Hayley, USA “Engage in Germany is, well, excellent! The atmosphere for students and for volunteers is laid-back and low-stress, but you will still a lot of learning German or learning Arabic by the end of your program. Muaz is a great teacher with a conversational and friendly approach to teaching. Additionally, he teaches all […]

By: Alonso, Spain “The team is amazing! I spent two incredible weeks in Halle while volunteering in Germany, where I had the chance to deeply explore Palestinian culture, traditions, and more. Everyone is extremely welcoming—you will feel at home from day one! The experience was truly enriching, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested. A […]

by: Jagoda, Poland “When I first arrived to do some volunteering abroad in Germany, I was greeted warmly and everybody at the center was extremely welcoming. After completing three months of teaching German and English, I can say that it has been an unforgettable experience, throughout which I have learned a lot. Teaching different ages and people with different […]