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Do U feel confident in your 2nd language without ever visiting the country

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Navigating the complexities of learning a second language without ever stepping foot in the country can feel daunting, especially when future career prospects hinge on your proficiency. You’re not alone in this journey; many learners face similar anxieties, particularly when grappling with the nuances of a language like German. While passing exams may demonstrate a certain level of skill, real-world communication often reveals deeper gaps in understanding — a reality that resonates with students from diverse backgrounds. Your international classmates illustrate this beautifully; proficiency can vary widely, regardless of prior exposure to the language’s native environment. Rather than succumbing to stress about your future, embrace the rich resources available to you — online conversations, language exchanges, and immersive media — to build confidence and fluency.

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I'm learning German cos I wanna live there after I finish uni and I worry that I won't be as good as the language as I think cos it's quite likely I won't visit there (like 3 years) untill I'm trying to get a job and do interviews etc, and struggle. Maybe u passed one the leveled exams, but passing an exam is skill, in secondary school in UK every one has to learn a language and most ppl pass but we don't have a strong command of any 2nd language if it's not spoken at home

maybe I'm just overthinking about the future, cos I had an intial plan after graduation but that can't work anymore for reasons out of my control and it's stressing me out.

but I have a lot of international classmates in my course and they all had to submit an English certificate to be allowed on the course and some are really good at English and some really bad at English and I barely understand them, and majority from both groups have never been to America or UK etc

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