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Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy

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shigawire · 1789831395 · focus · HN ↗
Anyone have experience learning a new language in their 30s? I've tried and failed a few times. I can't tell if the time constraints (family, work, life) or mental constraints are the bigger problem.
1. rahimnathwani · 1789880534 · focus · HN ↗
  Yes, but in their 30s most people are:
  - unwilling to move to a different country
  - unmotivated to spend time chatting with people about random things in a foreign language
  1. a96 · 1789988383 · focus · HN ↗
    Neither of which has anything to do with learning a language!
    Learning a language can help with both of those things, but neither is really necessary.

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