Never too old to learn: Chinese man decided to start studying English at age of 93
Pensioner tests out language skills with foreigners in downtown Shanghai
An elderly Chinese man who decided to teach himself English has been filmed testing out his new-found language skills on the streets of Shanghai.
The 93-year-old man was seen speaking semi-fluent English with foreigners in Jingan Park in downtown Shanghai on Tuesday, according to a clip posted on Pear Video.
The man, whose name was not disclosed, said he had been studying English on his own after receiving encouragement from his family.
“Sometimes I say, I’m too old to learn. But my grandson says, anybody, whether 20 or 80, [who] stops learning is old,” the man said. He added confidently: “Keeps learning stays young.”
The man could only walk very slowly with the help of a walking stick, but his eyes were filled with energy and enthusiasm as he approached people in the park.