The Human Brain and Language
The neurological connections that enable extraordinary language acquisition are very temporary in the human brain.
At about the age of six, the brain begins to realign itself to enable other capabilities such as logical reasoning and long-term memory. By adolescence we are no longer wired for natural language learning and must learn with text at the same time we learn it audibly.
This is because our brains have changed structurally.
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The very real advantage to this however is that, with dedication and the right tools, competence reading and writing French or Spanish can be achieved in a matter of several months.
It is a very attainable short term goal.
However it is hard to overstate the benefits of textual functionality with a language. It is a prerequisite for full fluency that is very achievable and yet returns benefits that are nothing short of tremendous.
The three disciplines listed at the left are necessary for effective language learning.
See more >> for each to find out how they interact with and support each other.