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It's never too late to learn a language—adults, kids bring different strengths to the task

It's never too late to learn a language—adults, kids bring different strengths to the task

While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life. Read from CU visiting scholar Karen Stollznow on The Conversation.


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