In the English sense then I am a student, and hope to remain so all my life." "Ah, you speak English," she said, quickly catching at the word; "that is charming.

I am tremendously fond of English, and am quite accustomed to it, as I spent a great part of my time in England when I was very young.

I have been told that I have a slight English accent in speaking German.

Do you think so ?" "My ear is not expert enough for that," said Wilhelm apologetically.
"My friends," she chattered on, "nearly all speak French; but I think English is much more uncommon.

Fluent English in a German is always proof of good education.