Learning a second language is far easier for some adults than others because of innate differences in how the various parts of the brain "talk" to one another.
It is all to do with how well language centres of the brain communicate when resting. Most learning occurs when the brain is at rest, which is why sleep is so important.
However, that doesn't mean success at a second language is entirely predetermined by the brain's wiring.
“The brain is very plastic, meaning that it can be shaped by learning and experience, ” added Dr Chai.
The study is a first step to understanding individual differences in second language learning. In the long term it might help us to develop better methods for helping people to learn better. "
SOURCE: The Telegraph
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