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tus88 on Oct 8, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: When do we become unable to learn a language like ...

Never. It's a dirty myth older people can't learn - they usually just lack time.

ngokevin on Oct 8, 2020 [–]

Agreed. Anyone can learn a language. It's not even just time, but keeping up the streak and motivation. Learn a little per day, keep up at it, and you'll progress at an N + 1 level. I think it's important people don't burn out, and find outlets in which they can practice.

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