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If you’re wondering how to navigate the challenges of life abroad, you’re not alone. Join InterNations and connect with a community of like-minded expats in the UK! You’ll find many ways to network, socialize, and make new international friends.

Don’t miss a variety of welcoming online and in-person events. Join groups to pursue your hobbies — from sports to music, there’s something for everyone With InterNations, you’ll quickly feel at home wherever life takes you.

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Everyone should join InterNations to enjoy everything from business events to networking to cultural and travel experiences.
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InterNations helped me meet many people of different cultures - now I'm more open-minded and happier!
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  • Jan-Peter van Tijk

    I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.

Hello and Welcome to Our Expatriate Community in Reading!

A warm welcome to our expat community in Reading! If you're planning to relocate to this historic English town in Berkshire, you've come to the right place for information from expats already residing there. The answers to all your questions are here at your fingertips; you can ask people already residing in Reading, which dates back to the eighth century and is home to the historic monastery, Reading Abbey. Once you arrive in Reading, you can attend events and join groups to meet like-minded international people and start feeling at home.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you are moving to another country or going on a business trip somewhere — our communities around the world are there to make you feel at home wherever you are. Feel free to also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in Vienna or Geneva.

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  • Flats in Reading
    3 replies
    Nov 25, 7:35 PM
    Community member

    James, Thanks. I have contacted Antonio, lets see if he replies. I will try the agencies aswell. Thanks, Ricardo

  • Welcome To Our New InterNations Reading Community!
    2 replies
    Sep 27, 11:57 AM
    Community member

    Hi Irene, The other Internations group in the area is the London one, with a much bigger community and frequent events. Both London and Reading have direct train connections from Guildford, maybe a …

  • Coffee or Drinks in Reading
    28 replies
    Dec 8, 3:01 PM
    Community member

    Looking forward to have a good coffee day with you;)

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Facts about Expat Life and the Local Economy in Reading

Reading is a commercial center in southern England, hosting the headquarters of a number of British companies such as the insurance giant Prudential and the UK offices of international businesses, such as Microsoft and Wrigley. It is also a major retail center, boasting three national department stores, two shopping malls, three smaller shopping arcades, a host of smaller retail stores, and business and retail parks on the outskirts. The town is also host to the famous, annual Reading Festival, a giant live music extravaganza, while there are several theaters and places of interest, such as the famous Maiwand Lion in Forbury Gardens, commemorating the 328 officers of the Royal Berkshire Regiment who lost their life in the Battle of Maiwand in 1880.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Prague or Zurich, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Find New Friends and Grow Your Network of Expats in Reading

Find out all you need to know about your new life by joining InterNations, the world's largest network for people who live and work abroad. Our members go through a careful approval process and respect our guiding principles of open communication, honesty, and friendly and helpful behavior. This means that you can rest assured that all of your interactions with our members, both online and offline, will be conducted in a safe and welcoming environment. You can attend our large community-wide social and networking events or join our smaller groups suited to your own hobbies and interests, such as golfing, dining out, or movies.