Spending a year abroad in germany!?

Question

but i dont speak german. i know some key phrases but thats it! People keep telling me i will learn fast and i will be fluent in 3 months. is that true?

Answer 1

if you don't have basic training in the language, then i doubt you can become fluent in 3 months. but my guess would be that after about 6 months you will be able to carry on a conversation. many big cities will have people that can speak english to help you, but you will be suprised at how quickly you will begin to understand some things.

keep learning key phrases that you will need, and good luck!

Answer 2

After a year even if you don't become fluent if you try to speak it everyday you'll definitly be good at it.  And the locals will appreciate you trying to learn their language and help you out with it.

If you have the opportunity to study abroad go for it.  It's an experiance worth having.

Answer 3

When I was a teen, I spent a summer in Germany.  I learned alot!  I wouldn't say I became fluent, but I could carry on short conversations!  Have fun!

Answer 4

i doubt that you would be fluent in 3 months.  but the good thing is most germans, esp in larger cities, will know a good amount of english so you will probably be just fine.

Answer 5

I lived in Germany for five years. It's great, and yes, the language is pretty easy to learn. Also, a lot of people speak English over there (though it's polite to try to speak German). So yeah, if you're dilligent about learning you'll have it down in no time. :D Good luck!

Answer 6

You'll learn a lot just being in the country and being around native speakers. I've been to Germany and a lot of them speak English, too. Most have to learn it in school. So don't worry so much and have fun! :) I am sure it will be a great experience!

Answer 7

man i dont know

but thats really cool