Is your Deutsche as bad as mine? Perfect! I am looking to start up a conversation group, meeting say once a week. Maybe we can call ourselves Deutsche Hacks. I moved here just a few weeks ago from Australia with my German girlfriend. I did some German lessons before I left to come here but found them a little tedious, mostly grammar. There is no substitute for conversation to build confidence and vocab! So if you are in a similar position and would be intersted let me know. My girlfriend of course will be happy to help us out. She corrects me all the time! Anyone interrested get back to me and I'll organise a first meeting.