My 70 year old grandma is learning English so I dont think 48 is too old to learn Japanese :)

goal for studying
 

Paul: You and I have a lot in common. My name is Paul, I'm 46, I've studied Japanese on and off for ten years (after studying for 3 years at a university), and I can easily lose it without practicing every week. I was too old to get a teaching position in Japan, so I took one in Korea.
Can I ask your goal once you become fluent in Japanese? Mine was importing/exporting, serving as a liaison between U.S. and Japanese companies, possibly an instructor back in the U.S. at a college, maybe teaching English to Japanese corporations, etc. Any advice?

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the message. The reason I study is that my Japanese in-laws don't speak English. Also, I felt if I can learn the language, it will make me a better EFL instructor.

Paul

interested in Osaka
 

Paul:
Good luck with career in EFL. So far my stocks have plummeted 60% and my pay check has plummeted 40%, due to the decline of the won compared to that of the dollar. (This was after I lost everything during Hurricane Katrina in N.O.).
I am still interested in moving to Osaka to teach, and then making a much more stable income with Japanese currency. Please let me know if you have any advice. Thanks.
Seonsaengnim

I don't think you're ever too old to learn a new language although they do say it's better to do so when you're younger (ie. 5/6) because you can adapt more easily :)