Learning a new language later in life is good for your brain – here’s how to do it at any age
Learning a new language later in life is good for your brain – here’s how to do it at any ageThree learners reveal how they mastered a new language in middle age, while also enjoying a cognitive workoutNiall O’Neill was 54 when he started learning French. Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/ProvisionDeirdre McArdle Today at 06:30Learning 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.
Source: Irish Independent December 30, 2025 08:32 UTC
