Carolyn,

It think it's awesome that you are doing that! And yes, you can learn from kids... I learned so much Bulgarian from my students correcting my mistakes all the time. The guy above is right about willpower and how it's often awkward to not speak English when they want you to. It's especially hard when you're still learning the language and they've studied English 10-15 years. I am having this problem in Russia at times. A few friends and I have agreed that they can speak English, but I always answer in Russian. It really does help and I've progressed quite a bit in a month. Good luck in Elena (I've heard it's nice there) and have a wonderful time in WW! I wish I could visit there this summer too. :(

Matt