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266. Are You Too Old to Learn English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English

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Understanding Cognitive Decline and Language Learning

This chapter explores the relationship between cognitive decline and language learning, focusing on the viral paper that sparked debates about adults' ability to become fluent in foreign languages. It delves into the age at which language learning starts and its impact on grammar acquisition, while also discussing the critical period hypothesis and the notion of an ideal age for language learning.

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