> A study from 2019 showed that a moderate amount of language learning in adults does not boost things like executive function. I guess these days a few paragr

> A study from 2019 showed that a moderate amount of language learning in adults does not boost things like executive function. I guess these days a few paragraphs qualifies for an "in depth" article. No links to any of the sources referenced, except to one of their own pages. Not very useful. That said, sure, as someone who speaks several languages and can mostly understand a few more, I think there are interesting insights gained by having this ability. For me, a lot of it has to do with, perhaps, less-than-verbal communication. Each culture has a certain way to communicate in person during conversations. Spanish spoken in Spain, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador and Argentina, while different, also drag along non-verbal cues that are distinct in each culture. Same with English in various parts of the UK, US and other anglo-speaking countries. As much as some Canadians think themselves to be French, there are differences there as well with France. Non-verbal cues in the Arab world (and Middle East in general) are different as well. How you sit, move, pace, use your hands and gesticulate during in-person conversations are linked to both language and culture. Etc. Who remembers the bar scene in Inglorious Basterds? Yup, very true. Instant communication. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Ckh80mLlQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Ckh80mLlQ