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Originally Posted by JSH
Moving / travelling abroad was my primary reason to start learning Spanish. The fact that the majority of promotions in my organization have been going to fluent Spanish speakers helps as well.
We keep trying to convince our siblings that our nieces and nephews should be learning Spanish ASAP. They don't see the point and are encouraging the kids to just take German in high school. (My wife's side has heavy German ancestry) It is never to late to learn a language but it sure is harder as an adult.
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Exactly. I still remember nearly all the Japanese I learned when I was 5 and went to Japan even though I never practiced after. Neural pathways are more bendy at that age.
My original goal was to develop the linguistic skill of a 3 year old native Spanish speaker, but maybe I should shoot for the moon at 6.
My sister is married to a Mexican immigrant, so her daughter should pick up Spanish. I probably understand more Spanish than my sister though so I’m not too hopeful.