And then its aftermath when the UK votes to leave the EU. As their flawed but valiant teacher attempts to coral her ship of fools towards an understanding of the dative, some prosper while others move on.Īs well as reflecting the anarchy of the class, Learning German (badly) records Tim’s despair watching from afar the build-up to the referendum to leave the European Union - Brexit. Karole from Botswana, Mervyn from Estonia and Jang-Mi from Korea become his new unlikely friends as together they grapple with mind-bending grammar, the art of integration and baffling immigration paperwork. However, his twenty international classmates are not as focussed on study as he would wish.

Apparently secure in the cosmopolitan bubble of Berlin, Tim seeks to win citizenship by returning to school to learn German.

To do that, he must first learn German.Īn ode to a potential union, a lament for lost citizenship and a celebration of life, Tim Luscombe’s comic diary charms as it enlightens. To apply he must first pass his German language test. With the possiblity looming that the referendum might get passed and he'll lose easy access to his German partner and Germany, British stage director Tim Luscombe must get a German passport. And no one can communicate that with such fantastically self-deprecating wit.' Federay Holmes, Associate Artist at the Globe Theatre London. An ode to a potential union, a lament for lost citizenship and a.'Not many know and love Europe, and our complex relationship with it, like Luscombe. A dark comedy of becoming and belonging, learning (badly) and loving strongly. Meanwhile, he also has to pass the German language exam to become a naturalised citizen of Germany. With Brexit looming, British playwright and celebrated theatre director, Tim Luscombe, has to understand where he belongs: England or Europe. My rating: 5 out of 5 (I earn commission if you purchase using these Amazon links) In this very funny memoir Tim Luscombe, British and living in Germany, attempts to get to grips with the German language whilst having a lot of fun in Berlin. Uplifting read about German language and life. Ship This Item - Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store ISBN Learning German (badly) by Tim Luscombe. Learning German (badly) by Tim Luscombe | Editorial Reviews.> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD EBOOK > CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD EBOOK <<<<

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