The Trials and Tribulations of Learning a Language

Language will always be a mind boggling concept to me. The fact that a different series of sounds can mean something to one group of people and then mean something entirely different to another is fascinating. Often times when I am sitting in class, I will listen to everyone speak and at first it will sound like they are having a conversation, but then as I focus more on the sounds they are making, I understand everything! Just kidding. I wish. In reality, to me they sound like they are crazy and just making random noises. But then, on very rare occasion, I actually understand what they are saying! The feeling of actually hearing a conversation between other people is extremely comforting. It doesn't matter if it is a simple, "It is so cold in here!" Just the fact that I am starting to comprehend the language makes me feel better. It is like I am finally being let in on a big secret that everyone else knows. I can not wait to be able to understand more of the puzzle that is called German.