In my late 40's I rediscovered a passion for learning languages for fun, for learning about other cultures, and for making travelling more satisfying. I spent about four years learning German on my own and started taking iTalki German lessons in the summer of 2015. I continue to work to improve my speaking, listening, and reading ability. Now that my German is functional (although can still be improved), I have moved on to Italian. I hope to visit there in the next couple of years.