I've learned two languages other than my native language (English), and use both actively. I'm probably categorized as a "language nerd" because I wasn't requir

I've learned two languages other than my native language (English), and use both actively. I'm probably categorized as a "language nerd" because I wasn't required to learn either. But I do agree with almost everything in this article, especially that kids aren't any better at learning languages than adults. I will say that one of the biggest keys for me in learning a new language is to start using it as soon as possible, and to do as much as I can in the target language. I think most languages could be learned in this way with very few formal classes. In essence, you trick your brain into thinking that the language is necessary, even though the reality might be that you could get by without it, and your brain will just start picking things up seemimgly through osmosis.