https://padlet.com/hbemrose/bua9u9270mic en-us 2019-02-24 16:52:30 UTC 2019-02-24 17:00:34 UTC hello@padlet.com hbemrose https://padlet.com/hbemrose/bua9u9270mic/wish/334591268 I don't think wisdom and greater life experience have much to do with language learning, unless they include more specific attributes such as patience, open-mindedness, basic study techniques and inquisitiveness. 
I've known people in their 50s learn languages to advanced level, but I've also met several retirees in Spain who find the excuse of being "too old to learn" comforting. It's a belief that seems to be an entirely mistaken wisdom in itself.]]> 2019-02-24 16:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hbemrose/bua9u9270mic/wish/334591268 hbemrose https://padlet.com/hbemrose/bua9u9270mic/wish/334591474 It is my impression that recent research has demonstrated that it is NOT easier for the young to learn a new language. Age does not appear to be a factor in learning.]]> 2019-02-24 16:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hbemrose/bua9u9270mic/wish/334591474