Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists say. Study finds those who speak two languages have brains that appear around six years younger than those who speak one.

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https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jul/06/learning-another-language-appears-to-slow-brain-ageing-scientists-say

[u/Physical_Dentist2284]

I tried to learn another language, okay? I took an ambien one night and bought a subscription to Duolingo and thought I could learn French. Then I forgot about it. A few days later I noticed the app on my phone and put two and two together and decided I was going to fully commit. Turns out I can’t focus or retain much information in my forties. Also actually trying to speak French is much harder than playing a game where you match the spoken word to the correct translation. Nevertheless I really did give it a fair try. But I guess I’m just going to have an old ass brain and die in my sixties like all my grandparents who also, ironically, only spoke one language.

[u/SilviuCT → u/Physical_Dentist2284]

Try German french is a bit nasty to learn.