Why German Learners Often Know Exactly What They Want to Say — But Cannot Say It Fast Enough

If there is one topic that makes German learners question their sanity, it is usually word order. A student learns: “Ich arbeite heute.” Everything seems fine. Then suddenly they encounter: “Heute arbeite ich.” Then: “Heute arbeite ich nicht.” Then: “Heute arbeite ich nicht im Büro.” Then: “Heute arbeite ich nicht im Büro, weil ich krank […]