Translation of anchorage in German

Then we went to a street where most backpackers would hang out as we wanted to make reservation for a trip that we planned for the next day. There were a lot of travel agents on that street.
Why are you looking for a new job? I hope you get the job! i do know what you are writing and understand you fine. Do not worry. In order to learn you need to make also some mistakes at the beginning.
I think I have to switch back to English. It will take me two years until I write an entire letter in German and I suppose I do not have the time for it. Does that mean that I am not serious about learning?