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Expert tip for learning language in Asia, not Germany (4)

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I believe the answer is:

guru

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'expert' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'learning language in asia not germany' is the wordplay.
'learning' becomes 'g' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'language in asia' becomes 'urdu'.
'not' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'germany' becomes 'd' (international vehicle registration code).
'urdu' with 'd' taken away is 'uru'.
'g'+'uru'='GURU'

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(Other definitions for guru that I've seen before include "Authoritative source" , "Hindu sage" , "Spiritual guide" , "Name given to the each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion" , "Recognised leader in some field" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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