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wtg
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Some people can speak a seemingly impossible number of tongues. How do they manage it and what can we learn from them?


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I was fascinated by this article (Thanks, wtg!), especially the refutation of the "critical window" hypothesis of language learning (even though I still wonder how really fluent the adult acquirers are. There ARE measures).

Wish there had been a date on the article, though, and that the Polyglot Gathering link hadn't been broken (seems spelling it out rather than trying to click the link does work).

I certainly agree that mastering spoken languages (emphasis on speech) borrows much from acting techniques. (There are different sets of multilinguals who only work with written languages, especially in reading).


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(Also, although I really like the articles they find on Get Pocket, I wish they would include the original date of publication. I always end up doing a good search to find the year...)


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I think they always include the original pub information at the bottom of the page.

For this one:

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This post originally appeared on BBC Future and was published May 29, 2015. This article is republished here with permission.


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ahahaha! Guess I should read to the bottom! suave


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https://www.polyglotgathering.com/2020/
“... we are organizing this year instead an online version of the Polyglot Gathering: Polyglot Gathering Online: 29-31 May 2020.“

It’s happening now!

40€ per head, ticket price the online gathering this year also good for the in-person gathering next year.

Shiro if you are tempted: https://www.polyglotgathering.com/2020/registration/


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Shiro if you are tempted:


My dance card is full unfortunately. Attending a virtual conference today and tomorrow. Presenting today, hosting “networking” session tomorrow.


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IMO multi-instrumentalists are similar to polyglots.


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