I have been here in Dresden for slightly more than a week now. Lessons sort of just began and we just finished a chapter today. It was an interesting journey as we revised the Grammar and learnt words to fill up our vocabulary tank. It was hard work too. Whenever possible, I tried to write essays so that I can get my grammar and sentence strucutres right. It is also one way to build upon my vocabulary bank. Albeit my standard is still not that high, there is at least some improvement. My ears are tuned slighty more to German now and i speak a little more of German to get my tongue and vocal cords going.
Other than working hard, I have been enjoying the sights of Dresden and exploring the place too. It is very exciting to explore an unknown land on your own because you never really know what to expect. it is fun to observe people and of course let others observe you. In a land where Asians are typically never really to be seen, they scrutinize you with interest and curiosity.
I have also signed up for a Tandem Program where they try to match you with someone who wants to learn your language and more about your country. For me, English is definitely the language that I consider my first. Well, we shall wait and see if they find anyone suitable for me. I look forward to meeting up with this person and practise my Deutsch too.
Right now, I am taking a break. At three o'clock, I will be joining ein gruppe and we are going on an excursion.
I can feel the immersion effects now. I think in Deutsch and of course speak deutsch too as that is the only common language that we have.
I simple hope that I can continue with Deutsch and that I can finally teach deutsch one day. Und dann, hopefully, I can move on to other languages such as Italien and Spanish and become a real linguist. God Bless me with the energy and brain power, and of course the opportunities. Amen!
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