Many people who attempt to learn a second language give up too soon. You didn’t learn English in three months, and it will take time to feel a command over the second language you choose to learn. Maybe you feel too old, or too foolish, and use those as excuses to quit. While being reduced to the conversational level of a three year old can feel humbling, be certain that this stage will pass. It is a necessary step to be able to move on to more sophisticated forms. Another popular myth is that after a certain age, learning a second language is impossible. Children do acquire language, like many things, more easily than adults, but this is partly because they are focused on the business of living and doing rather than their own self consciousness. Realize that what you are doing takes a lot of courage and will have a great payoff, so feeling like a hard-headed simpleton because you are not fluent after the third class is just part of the process, and in the end just puts unrealistic expectations on yourself. Think of it as a sport, or musical instrument, and remember that any level of virtuosity requires practice. Just knowing the basics can take you far on your travels and establish long lasting friendships.