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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Russian isn't that bad apparently, it's a different alphabet so there's the issue of learning that, but the symbols aren't too elaborate (like Mandarin or Japanese) and the syntax and structure of the language itself aren't too bad.

I don't know - maybe one day I'll be brave enough to take on Russian, it does look an interesting language.

Apparently learning a language is a good way of keeping your brain active when you get older and helps fend off dementia. As my mother was recently diagnosed with this it has really got me thinking.