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Five myths about learning a new language – busted

By Abigail Parrish, Lecturer in Languages Education, University of Sheffield
Jessica Mary Bradley, Senior Lecturer in Literacies and Language, University of Sheffield

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 memorise grammar at school – can hold us back.

We both work in languages education and recognise the real benefits that learning…

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