Pick up usage

fatimah0786Is it correct to say, "I wish to know how good your pick up on French is, since you are working in France."

No. I suppose that you mean this:

Are you learning much French, since you are working in France?

I'd like to know how fast you've picked up French, since you are working in France. (since = because)
I'd like to know how fast you've picked up French, since you have worked in France. (since = the start of a time period)

pick up = learn by assimilation, not by formal classes

Thanks for answering.I know the meaning of the phrase 'pick up', I wanted to know how to to use it as a noun.In the examples that AlpheccaStars gave, it was used as a phrasal verb, so can we use the same as a noun? If yes then could you give me an example?

fatimah0786 I wanted to know how to to use it as a noun.

It has a completely different meaning as a noun.

1) An electronic transducer on an electric guitar that is connected to an amplifier.
2) A stimulant (often caffeine): He has a cup of coffee after lunch for a quick pick-up. (Most often it's: "pick-me-up")
3) an open bed truck: Do you like

Thanks for answering.Can't we say "pick up in french"?

fatimah0786your pick-up on French

I don't see 'pick-up' as a valid noun in that context.

CJ

fatimah0786Can't we say "pick up in French"?

apprendre

AlpheccaStars fatimah0786Can't we say "pick up in French"? apprendre

CJ