How to learn any language easily | Matthew Youlden | TEDxClapham
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Learning languages offers financial, mental, and social benefits, and can be effective with daily practice and various active and passive learning methods, even without being in a foreign country. Involving others in language learning through friendly competition can enhance success, and embracing the beauty and diversity of languages can make human communication more fulfilling and efficient.
Insights
- Many adults can become fluent in new languages later in life, despite the common belief that learning languages is challenging, as seen in places like Wales where bilingualism is prevalent.
- Embracing active and passive language learning methods, along with involving friends in friendly competitions, can significantly enhance language acquisition, offering various financial, mental, and social benefits while making human communication more fulfilling and efficient.
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Recent questions
Is learning a new language beneficial?
Yes, speaking multiple languages offers financial, mental, and social benefits.
Can adults become fluent in new languages?
Yes, many adults become fluent in new languages later in life.
How can one effectively learn a new language?
Shortcuts like focusing on similarities, keeping it simple, and making it relevant can aid in language learning.
Is it necessary to be in a foreign country to learn a language?
No, you don't need to be in a foreign country to learn a language effectively.
How can one make language learning more manageable?
Spending 30 minutes a day on language learning can be effective and manageable.
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