Be polite is the key for succes! I just meet a nice person from canada, she's learning spanish and I look her like a clever girl who knows how to take advantage of time, besides she's very polite is very beautiful, to meet people is for me a blessing, I always want to be very polite with them so this way they can be comfortable with me, that's why I want to say everyone: welcome if you wish speak spanish I am able to speak on skype... my first goal is to be able speak english, but the most important thing is help, this place italki is the best place for being real, and being your own boss in your own language, be motivated and never give up.