my problems with German


 Knowing and understanding a language is essential for being able to have a coherent conversation with someone. In Germany, I realized the importance of mastering a language.I don't speak any German, I took a few classes but I barely learned anything, so I went with a pretty low level.When I arrived I didn't understand anything, I was completely confused, and I was also quite embarrassed to speak English, so I tried to let my partner Yaiza speak for me.I spoke English with Johanna's parents, and sometimes they would teach me German words and I would teach them Spanish. It was funny because we both mispronounced words at first, but thanks to that I learned several German words.I learned very basic words like Löffel (spoon), Messer (knife), Gurke (cucumber), Konto (bill). Obviously I can say basic things like how old I am, where I'm from, or have a very basic conversation, but I don't master the language at all despite having heard it for a long time.On the other hand, I've noticed that German has quite a few similarities to English. Many times I thought they were speaking English, and it turned out to be German, which confused me even more.Words like Haus (house), Name (name), Wasser (water) or Apfel (apple) are really similar. In conclusion, German is a language that I find very difficult, but I will try not to lose touch with it; at least my English has improved.

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