Do you think that some people are natural to learning new languages?

My friend lived in Bandama for 3 years but picked turkish up after 3 months of being there. I have been here for 6 months and still i only know the basiscs. Through the winter i will try extremely hard to learn as i will have more time for myself and my studies.

But my question is, is there really a set time span for learning? if there is i will set my target

Thanks
Laura

I do not think that there is a time limit of how fast you can learn a language, it just depends on how quick your mind adjusts to new languages. I also learn languages quite fast good luck with your turkish
from Kai

Thanks for your very thoughtful and well written replies. Im glad you said it wasnt a case of how clever you are as i was beginning to thing it might be that! You are right scalpel I am really talented in other aspects of my life but unfortunately learning turkish or any other language wasnt one of them so this i think may take me longer.
Never give up is my motto, and yes i need to get over the fear of getting things incorrect, everyone has to make mistakes to learn from them.