I retired and I'm trying to forget everything I ever knew about computers. So about the languages I use. Spanish: it is pronounced the way it is spelled, unlike English. It has fewer exceptions than the other languages I know. (I'm fluent) French: so much of English comes from French. The spelling sucks, but not as bad as English. (I'm conversational) Mandarin: It is logical, but the tones drive me crazy. (I'm a high beginner. Give me two years) English: English is totally illogical. There are so many exceptions. The rules for plurals have two pages of exceptions. I honestly feel sorry for my students learning English. (My native language)

Shame on you. (But it is funny.)

Just curious. What is the worst mistake you've made while speaking a foreign language? I am male and told someone in Spanish that I was pregnant. (It is easy to do. Don't condemn me.) I also asked a waitress if she was lactating.

I am a native English speaker. I also speak fluent Spanish and OK French. I'm trying to start Nepali, since my son-in-law is from Nepal. I studied Russian for a year, but don't speak it. English is a horrible language. There are so many exceptions and the way it is spelled will drive a Zen master insane. Change of subject. I speak fluent Spanish, but I can't imagine taking a university course in Spanish. I greatly admire any non native English speaker taking English College courses. They are amazing.