Well I don't speak German either
Separating is tres easy [I guess I speak some French
] Make sure the letters are selected. Using the selection marquee, choose the option select on object and enclose the letter you want with the light blue box selection. The choose the selection -> convert to object menu option, and there is your letter!
Cheryl explains it thusly:
http://www.cbdigitaldesigns.com/stor...topic.php?t=26