To understand the music

I'm currently learning Chinese for the following reasons, starting with the most important: - I became interested in China the first time I visited and its hold on me hasn't faded, either on subsequent visits or time away. - I've always been fascinated with languages and the way they develop, even if it isn't my main field (which is computer engineering) - At my age, it's the intellectual equivalent of pushups. And I need the exercise.

I'm learning English because I simply love it and I'll probably need it for my future studies. As I'm not learning a second foreign language at school (except for Latin), I thought I'd give Portuguese a try.

I like to travel when I am able to and I find that knowing the basics of a foreign language and customs is very helpful.

It's just a habit. Nothing more but way to live.