Think you’re bad at languages? Experts say these 5 myths are to blame
Language learning is often a daunting prospect.
Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school.
But even though adults of all ages can do well in acquiring a new language, fear – or the memory of struggling to memorize grammar at school – can hold us back. We both work in languages education and recognize the real benefits that learning another language can bring.
First reported by ScienceDaily: Relationships.
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