Ninety-year-old Swiss Max Jutzeler decided that, if he wants to communicate with other people during his travels, he needs to brush up on his spoken English.

So, determined to break the language barrier that was hindering his socialising prospects, he came to Malta for two weeks to learn English – and practise it while making new friends.

Marghreta Mueller, who helped him out, said he is 'an inspiration'.

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