Episode Summary

Do you think you’re too old to learn a language? Or maybe you’re learning but wonder if you’ve missed your chance to get fluent? Age doesn’t limit your ability to learn languages. In this video, I explain the advantages and disadvantages children and adults have when learning languages, how adults can leverage their strengths, and why learning languages at any age benefits your brain and life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Advantages and disadvantages children and adults have when learning languages
• How adults can leverage their strengths
• Why learning languages at any age benefits your brain and life.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:00 Advantages of children learning languages
04:00 Disadvantages of children learning languages
07:00 Advantages of adults learning languages
09:00 Applying children’s advantages as adults
11:00 Mistake goals and overcoming inhibitions
13:00 Language learning benefits for older adults
15:00 Ultimate Language Resource List and outro

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Mentioned in This Episode

Stop Comparing & Start Thriving: How to Enjoy Your Language Learning Journey

How We Track Progress in Language Life (And Why It Matters)

Why You’re Bored, Frustrated, or Stuck With Your Language Learning

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