First of all congrats! Sounds exciting in a lot of ways. As far as the stutter, I have some experience stuttering in front of those that don't speak English. I took Japanese in high school, and we had exchange students come live with us for a week. We all became friends and had a blast together. My speech definitely got in the way though - I didn't speak to them as much as I'd like to have. There's so much more I would have asked or said, but to be totally honest I was embarrassed to stutter in front of them. I was afraid they would get confused or uncomfortable, because they already feel that way speaking with a foreigner whose Japanese is beginner-intermediate. I was worried enough my Japanese speaking, and I didn't want to spend a minute or two stuttering only to end up getting the sentence structure wrong anyway. But the more I thought about it, the more I wish I had just done it. If one of the Japanese students had stuttered to me, or had some type of psychophysiological issue of another kind, I would be more than patient with them. I would be so glad that they were actually trying and being courageous, that I would be more than happy to be patient. Japanese people especially are patient and kind, so I would've been fine. I'm outgoing enough that they wouldn't be uncomfortable with me. I understand that with your situation, you don't know German, but I would imagine it would help to learn how to say "I have a stutter" or "I have a speech impedement", because it might do you wonders. Letting people know beforehand that you stutter can take a LOT of stress off. They won't give those puzzled looks, they will just know to be patient. And if they aren't, don't speak to them. Very intimidating situation you're in and a lot is easier said than done, but I hope you manage well. It'll be tough no matter what, but minimizing the stress/worry in any way you can is good. Much love good luck!