German lessons

I have started taking German lessons. Very funny language. I don't think they mean to be, it just works out that way. The numbers are back to front. Instead of saying thirtytwo they would say "two and thirty". These guys must love arithmetic. On top of that, it keeps you in suspense a bit longer. You ask "how old are you?", and they start saying "two and......" before they can finish you are wondering for a split second whether the last part will reveal that they are in their forties, thirties, fifties......
In English you would answer "thirty...." and before they finish at least we know to the nearest 10 years what they will say.

You have to learn everything twice. Informal version and formal version. Can't they just use one version and add the word "please" on the end to make it formal? Informal version: What age are you? Formal version: What age are you, please?
That would make life so much easier for everyone. Yes, they should have consulted me when making up this language......

Pronounciation is a practical joke by the language Gods. Try saying "Welche Sprachen sprichst du?" after a few beers. If you haven't swallowed your tongue trying to say that you deserve a gold star.

I'll keep you updated on my progress.........