德國前總理格哈德·施羅德離職後並不輕鬆。日前，他正在英格蘭和威爾士交界的一個小鎮上，為提高自己的'英語水平進行著不懈努力。不過，這位德國政壇曾經的大忙人現在卻可以在學習之餘，忙裡偷閒地喝上一些自己鍾愛的啤酒。
據法新社12月6日報道，11月22日，德國前總理施羅德正式離開總理府，讓位給德國歷史上首位女總理默克爾。日前，他正在威爾士蒙哥馬利鎮的一所18世紀建造的房子中苦學英語，而且課程安排一點也不輕鬆。對此，施羅德自己也坦白承認，在他長達7年的總理任期中，自己的英語水平並不是很理想。
報道還說，除了下苦功提高自己的英語水平之外，現年61歲的施羅德在學習之餘，偶爾還會到當地一家酒吧喝上幾杯啤酒。
離職後，施羅德曾於上個月宣佈，將到瑞士規模最大的媒體集團擔任顧問工作，主要負責一些“國際政治方面的問題”。
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is reportedly improving his English language skills and sinking a few pints of beer in a small town on the border of England and Wales.
Schroeder, who left office last month, is taking intensive lessons in the small Welsh town of Montgomery in an 18th century country house, the reports said.
The website of the company offering courses at the house promises lessons "for business and professional people".
Schroeder, 61, was also reported to be occasionally enjoying a pint at the local pub, The Dragon Hotel.
A member of staff at the pub told AFP she was not prepared to comment on the report. Schroeder freely admitted during his seven-year term in office that his English was not strong.
He announced last month that he was to work as an advisor to leading Swiss media group, Ringier, on "issues of international politics".
