So, maybe English isn't as tricky as I thought. I've always thought so based on what my friends who've had to learn it as a second language have told me.
But my Italian friend says her mother learned to speak English from watching TV as well!
I find the Italian fairly easy to pick up.
Now, I have tried to learn to speak Polish. THAT was a little more challenging.
I guess learning any language that isn't your native tongue is an accomplishment.