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There is no excuse for not getting to conversational level sure; but let’s say you’re working 8-10 hours in English with an hour commute. Kids. By the time you’
by cyberpunk 2y ago
There is no excuse for not getting to conversational level sure; but let’s say you’re working 8-10 hours in English with an hour commute. Kids. By the time you’re home, fed everyone, got the kids down it’s 2030. For me it was impossible to study grammar for my b2 in this scenario; nothing left in the tank for it.
So I can really sympathise with people in that situation; it’s not always choice.
In my case, I got my employer to allow me to attend classes during normal work hours; something which isn’t available to everyone I am sure.
- eigenspace 2y agoIt sounds like the OP isn't even at a conversational level though. I don't know about where the OP is at because they don't get into much detail, but I do know of some people who have lived here around that long and can barely order their lunch in German, let alone have a rough conversation. And yeah, I'm much more understanding if someone just has functional, but poor German skills after a long time. Mastering a language is a legitimately difficult thing. But I find it rather difficult to not be judgemental towards people who have been here for a long time and don't seem to have made any effort at all.
- bowsamic 2y agoWhat helped me was living in Hamburg and going to the physiotherapist: “Können Sie Englisch?” “NEIN!”