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Chat room: Expats in Belgium

Chat for English speakers living in Belgium: Brussels expats, EU workers and students talk about life, languages, housing and friends, no sign-up.

#expats-belgium is for English speakers living in Belgium: EU and NATO staff in Brussels, researchers in Leuven and Ghent, students in Louvain-la-Neuve, families in Waterloo and everyone in between. Pick a nickname and chat, free and with no registration, from your phone or computer.

Belgium has three official languages, which makes everyday life interesting: talk about whether to learn French or Dutch first, registering at your commune, finding a flat in Ixelles or Etterbeek, the trains, the rain, and which of the countless beers is worth trying. Share tips on weekend trips to Bruges, the Ardennes or the coast, and on making friends outside the expat bubble.

The room is new, so it may be quiet at first; leave a message and come back later. French speakers and Dutch speakers who want to practise their English are welcome too. Be respectful, never post personal documents, and meet people from the chat in public places.

Conversation starters

• Which commune or city do you live in?
• French or Dutch: which one are you learning?
• What is your favourite Belgian beer or dish?

How to join Expats in Belgium

Pick a nickname and open the room #expats-belgium. Read the topic and the moderators' guidelines, say hello and ask a question. You can read for a while first and join in when you feel like it; there is no need to share your real name, address or phone number.

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