Studying French in high school was not a pleasant experience for me. It left me feeling like I would never be able to learn French, and I believed that for a long time. I started to learn French again, and I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I was able to teach myself basic grammar and vocabulary. I have far exceeded my French level from high school, and I have dedicated myself to learn French so I can spend more time in francophone countries. I enjoy italki because it has helped me increase my confidence and comprehension. I have both conversation partners and teachers who help me develop and fine tune my French skills. I am also studying Dutch, and I have used italki since I began studying that language. I hope to continue to improve my fluency in French and Dutch and begin learning other languages as well. I am also interested in Japanese, German, and Portuguese.