I practised some Spanish, Dutch, Russian and i am Italian mothertongue but nothing comparse to english. A language relatevely easy to teach with deep smart inside. I love english and american proverbs.
And yet Italian people are the best! LOL. The American Italians are so friendly with no walls up. Great social skills. Treat everyone like family.
I haven't heard any of them speak Italian yet, though, but the ones that were born in Italy of course speak perfect English now.