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The largest Supermärkte or Großsupermärkte can be found in the outskirts of German towns. Open markets: Munich has its famous daily Viktualien Markt for food and flowers; other markets in other parts of the city are held either daily or on certain days of the week. Flee markets are usually on Saturdays or announced on advertisments. There are many small specialty shops (bakers, butchers, etc.) located in every neighborhood which sell a particular category of food. Their hours are usually 8.00 am to 18.00/20:00 from Mon to Fri. Sat. Shops are ususlly open until 14:00/16:00 depending on the location of the shops.
English-language newspapers such as International Herald Tribune, Wall Street, The European are available at newspaper stands in larger cities or can be subscribed to. German, Italian, Spanish as well as Arabic and Asian newspapers are also available in most large press centers. Munich Found is a monthly magazine especially made for the English-speaking audience in Munich.
Living in Germany without speaking the language you can find your way around in a stumbling kind of way but you are missing the essential beauty of the experience. There are many German language schools available. The trick is finding out what is best for you. Besides the Goethe Institut and Berlitz International schools which come with a reputation there are also good lesser-known schools If you can speak some German you can make friends with Germans in your own neighbourhood.
There are many social groups and volunteer organizations that offer a variety of opportunities for expatriates to meet with their fellow countrymen. Contact your Embassy to see if they can provide you with a listing
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