Learning language from a masseuse
I've been learning how to speak Korean for a while and I have found the masseuses are very appreciative that I'm trying to speak Korean to them. They've always been surprised and pleased. I think it adds a nice personal touch to our time together... a connection that would otherwise not be there.
It seems from my times speaking Korean with them that it also gives them a nice break from the typical guy coming in the door. I would suggest that you pick up the basics (hello, thank you, etc) beforehand and then you can ask them to help you with more words, pronunciation, etc.
Russ