Theres always two distinct phases for me. When I learn the syntax and can basically fizz-buzz in the language and then when I start to get a handle on the avail

Theres always two distinct phases for me. When I learn the syntax and can basically fizz-buzz in the language and then when I start to get a handle on the available libraries, design idioms and best practices. I usually don't say I "know" a language until I've been through both phases. Resume polishers and recruiters are understandably horrified.