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Thinking in English
266. Are You Too Old to Learn English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Oct 16, 2023
Explore the relationship between age and the ability to learn English, the impact of cognitive decline on language learning, and the misconception that adults are too old to learn a new language. Discover the benefits, challenges, and importance of language immersion for adults, and learn about various ways to overcome age barriers in language learning.
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- Adults can reach high levels of fluency and effective communication in a second language, even though they may struggle with specific grammar structures.
- Learning a new language as an adult provides lifelong benefits, such as challenging the brain, enhancing problem-solving skills, and opening doors to career advancements and personal growth.
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Age and Language Learning
The podcast explores the topic of language learning and age, discussing whether adults can become fluent in foreign languages like children. While it is possible for adults to become fluent in a second language at any age, the focus is on why adults often struggle to achieve native-like mastery of a language. The critical period hypothesis suggests that starting language learning at a younger age allows for greater proficiency in grammar structures. However, adults can still reach high levels of fluency and effective communication in a language.
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