i didn't want to bring up hitler but seeing as you mentioned him, i will continue. i learnt german when i was at school back in the 1980s but i would say i was brilliant at it.  hearing his speeches in my native tongue was quite interesting and i will tell you something else . .. . . i heard a recording of him speaking from the 1940's - he wasn't giving a rally, he was speaking casually and i was surprised how normal he was, just like a 'man in the street', a regular german guy.  most people don't get that.
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