I used to do a lot of cross stitch but in the last few years had very little time. A while ago I thought to have a go again, especially as I was given a cross stitch kit. So I opened the pack and started. After a few hours I began to wonder …
How was my picture going to turn from this
into this?
And then I remembered when I attempted a bigger picture a few years ago. I used one colour, then another, following the instructions very carefully. Almost right up to the end the whole picture looked weird and didn’t make any sense but when I started stitching the surroundings I began to see the picture and finally it looked like this:
What does this have to do with learning German?
Quite a lot! When you start, you don’t see the whole picture. You can say a sentence or two and are wondering how that is ever going to turn into a full conversation. You learn your grammar but a lot doesn’t make sense, but yet you follow the instructions of the tutor and finally, at some stage, you have a light bulb moment and everything falls into place and you finally understand the language and can have a conversation with somebody and read German text.
So, don’t worry if things don’t make sense. Trust your tutor and carry on, and I promise you, one day it will be great!
And if you’re teaching yourself and need a little extra help, message me
A lot of learning is like that. You carry on and can’t understand it and then it suddenly clicks. My own German teacher had a weird way of teaching and just confused the whole class. I chose not to continue to A level because of him, which is sad.
I love cross stitch. Not because I do it, but because Mrs Z does. She designs her own cross stitch cards too but it takes a long time.
I’m sorry to hear that your teacher’s action stopped you from doing German A level, but luckily there are lots of online resources nowadays to help you keep (or remind you) what you once learned.
As for cross stitch, I wish I had more time to do it. I used to do lots of of birthday and Christmas cards, so it will be interesting to see when I finish this project!
All makes sense to me – learning a language bit by bit
Exactly! “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!” Although,, I’d prefer to learn a language 😉
I’m an avid cross stitcher… and I agree, it’s just like a language. You take it one bit at a time, and slowly, patiently, you develop the fluency in it at your own pace and comfort speed. Lovely post!
Thank you, Measi, and thanks for stopping by. I’m pleased, you liked the post!