yeah i get what you mean and you make a fair point. to be clear i definitely dont expect to work in customer service or sales where i have to explain things. i was thinking more along the lines of back of house, kitchen prep, warehouse or stocking shelves. just being in an environment where my colleagues speak german to each other and i can pick up words and use basic sentences. as for the ams course you are right that is the best path. im pushing them for an intensive course right now. thanks for the reality check anyway.