I was stationed in Germany for three years, and learned enough German to order a beer, talk to girls, and basic, day-to-day chit chat. However, I was told to stay away from trying to discuss religion, politics, or most technical/mechanical topics.
German is easy. Need a new word, glue 5 together. Do not worry your empty heads... Mutti will take care of you like your mustachioed former leader did. dumkopfhshisekopfretardoeroweenie. Something like that.
Götz von Berlichingen