Ciara Gillan

Ciara Gillan is an Irish writer living in Berlin. An avid storyteller with a Masters in Creative Writing and love for crime fiction podcasts, she currently works as a copywriter for Lingoda. In her spare time, she writes audio fiction scripts, is brushing up on her high school German and is currently learning Spanish. You can find her on LinkedIn and on her side hustle website, Reckless Fascination.

Latest posts by Ciara Gillan

WOman sitting on the floor with a notebook doing the Lingoda sprint

Jul 01, 2021

Our best advice to finish the Lingoda Sprint

Have you ever thought, what if I could learn French in just three months? Well now, with the Lingoda Sprint, you can....

woman using her mobile to look up English words

Feb 02, 2021

How to learn more words in English

There are as many challenges as fun parts to learning a language. Getting your head around the grammar is usually...

man on his laptop looking up the best ways to learn english fast

Jan 18, 2021

The best way to learn English  

When trying to learn a new language there are lots of tips and good ideas for success. But where do...

Two friends on a picnic blanket wondering about what languages are spoken in Germany

Oct 28, 2020

What are the most spoken languages in Germany?

Would it surprise you to know that German is the most widely spoken language in the European Union? Approximately 100...

Aug 11, 2020

How to get a perfect Irish accent

The Irish accent has been voted one of the sexiest accents alive. From Colin Farrell to Ruth Negga to Cillian...

Jun 29, 2020

Where do expats live in Germany?

Germany is one of the best countries in Europe to live in. With a healthy economy, beautiful cities, an excellent...

girl looking for the best mobile providers in germany on her phone

Jun 24, 2020

Best mobile providers in Germany

So you’ve just moved to Germany and you’ve got this big pressing question: What are the best mobile providers in...

Jun 24, 2020

How to find English speaking jobs in Germany

Moving to Germany can be a little daunting if you don’t speak the language. Thankfully Berlin is quite a cosmopolitan...

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Jun 22, 2020

The top 10 Irish films of all time

Irish cinema has come a long way. From the days of stories about leprechauns and feuding farmers, the Irish film...

Smiling woman on her laptop learning how to file her tax return in Germany

Jun 22, 2020

How to: a guide to file your tax return in Germany

Like most countries, dealing with your tax in Germany is a bit of a headache. Add in the complication of...

Jun 15, 2020

What are the main airports in France?

France is the gift that keeps on giving. Whether you’re a lover of French culture, beautiful beaches or skiing resorts,...

A plane on one of the biggest German airports

Jun 10, 2020

What are the airports in Germany?

With a population of nearly 84 million and located in the centre of Europe whilst also sharing a border with nine...