I did French at school and have forgotten more than I can remember, but I can get by with essentials. I did buy a teach yourself Japanese course but have done little with it, must dig it out and try again. I picked up some Norweigan when I was there for a few months way back in the 60's.
I have penfriends all over the world and their English makes me feel ashamed that I never tried harder with languages.

Betty x