Thread: Tell me about learning Languages

Hello.

I'd really like to start learning new languages again. English is my first language and Canadian French and Spanish are my second and third (respectively). However, while I was learning both French and Spanish I wasn't truely motivated. I went to class, passed, and that's it. I remember little to no French, and very little Spanish.

I've decided, as a sort of hobby, to get back into learning Languages. I've started learning Japanese, and made some good progress. I know that this will be a long Journey and I'd like to hear some stories, advices, hints, tips, tricks, disaster stories, triumphs etc. from other people who have decided to learn a Language.

edit: Also, it'd be interesting to include your First, Second, Third... Language along with how, why, and when you learned them.