Learning a new language later in life is good for your brain - here's how to do it at any age

"Three learners reveal how they mastered a new language in middle age, while also enjoying a cognitive workout"

"Learning a new language can protect brain and body health, and slow down the biological ageing process. That's according to research from Trinity College Dublin, which also says that the more languages you learn, the better."

"Most of us will have learned a language in school, whether that's Irish, French, German or Spanish, although the majority will have let that learning lapse as the years passed."

Learning a new language can protect brain and body health and slow the biological ageing process, with amplified benefits for people who learn multiple languages. Research from Trinity College Dublin links multilingual learning to better health outcomes. Three learners mastered a new language in middle age while enjoying the cognitive stimulation and enjoyment of study. Many people first learn languages at school—Irish, French, German or Spanish—but most let those skills lapse over time. Adult language study offers an opportunity to rebuild or acquire new languages, providing ongoing mental exercise and potential long-term health advantages.

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