could use a bit of work

[Seeda]

Hi there,

I get to practice my German every day in Germany but I'm not too happy with my accent. I need to work on it.
Can I say, 'My German accent could use a bit of work'? Can you think of a more natural way to say it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Copyright]

I think that's fine. An alternative – but no better – is "My German accent needs some work" or "My German accent could use some work."

I say "a bit of <something>" but I don't think most AE speakers use it much.

 

[dermott]

That's perfectly natural. Or "My German accent could do with a bit of work".

Cross-posted. I use "a bit" a bit.

 

[Copyright]

I use "a bit" a bit.

I'm a bit fond of it myself.

 

[Packard]

I'm a bit fond of it myself.

I may have used "a bit" on occasion, but certainly not often. I don't think it is very commonly used in the USA, however I doubt anyone would raise their eyebrows if they heard it here.

I would more likely use "a bit" than "a tad".

 

[dermott]

Mmmm. I use "a tad" a tad, too.