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In dieser Folge von Hear My True Story spricht Balikowa über die Herausforderungen, mit denen sein Freund, ein englischsprachiger Student aus Afrika, in Deutschland aufgrund der Sprachbarriere zu kämpfen hat. Während Balikowa früh Deutsch lernte, um sich zu integrieren, hat sein Freund die Sprache nicht vertieft – und hat nun Schwierigkeiten mit alltäglichen Dingen wie Arztterminen, dem Verstehen von Briefen und verpasst sogar Gelegenheiten wie kostenlose Gegenstände in der Nachbarschaft. Mit Humor und persönlichen Einblicken zeigt Balikowa, wie wichtig die Sprache ist, um sich im Alltag zurechtzufinden, Kontakte zu knüpfen und Chancen in einem neuen Land zu nutzen.

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In this episode of Hear My True Story, Balikowa reflects on the challenges his friend, an English-speaking student from Africa, faces in Germany due to the language barrier. While Balikowa learned German early on to integrate, his friend didn’t focus on the language—and now struggles with daily tasks like doctor’s appointments, reading letters, and even missing out on opportunities like free giveaways in the neighborhood. Through humor and personal insight, Balikowa shows just how vital language is for navigating life, building connections, and finding opportunities in a new country.

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In this episode of Hear My True Story, Balikowa shares his frustration as a migrant in Germany who faces the often negative media narrative surrounding migrants. Despite working hard, learning the language, and contributing to the system, he repeatedly sees migrants portrayed as a problem in the news.

Balikowa offers personal insights into the challenges this narrative creates for him and others, highlighting the importance of telling positive stories about migration. With passion and a touch of humor, he explains what it’s like to find his place in Germany while reflecting on how the power of storytelling can shape public perception of migrants.

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