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Learning a Foreign Language

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Navigating Adult Language Learning

This chapter explores the complexities and techniques involved in learning a foreign language as an adult. It emphasizes the necessity of immersion, active participation, and the vital role of vocabulary in achieving fluency while highlighting the cognitive and social benefits of bilingualism. Personal anecdotes and research are discussed to illustrate how language learning can foster empathy and potentially improve brain health.

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