I think it also helps picking up a language when you already know a few (unless the new language is significantly different from the ones from you know). Learni

I think it also helps picking up a language when you already know a few (unless the new language is significantly different from the ones from you know). Learning a few languages exposes one to a variety of patterns (bonus points if you know both tonal and non-tonal languages) and that helps in finding commonality with the new language.