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Little Known Reasons You Can (and Should) Learn a Second Language Post 60

By Kerry Baker March 19, 2024

Nine years ago, during a particularly difficult period in my life, a period devoid of any sense of accomplishment whatsoever (I was job hunting at age 57), I decided to learn a second language, Spanish…

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Learning the Language to Fit In

By Beverly Bowers July 24, 2023

I recently read an article posted by Business Insider entitled, “Gen Z and millennial workers feel confused, irritated, and left out by endless ‘workplace jargon’ in the office, LinkedIn research shows.” I know from experience that this is true…

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Why You Should Learn a New Language in a Homestay Abroad

By Sandra Roussy February 12, 2023

Are you thinking of learning a new language? We often hear that it’s never too late to learn something new, right? But the thought of learning a new language past our 50s can be intimidating and quite frankly somewhat scary…

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Prepare for a Foreign Vacation by Learning the Language

By Kerry Baker June 15, 2022

How does the idea of a road trip or a vacation sound to you right now? Pretty good, I would venture to guess. In every vacation, we take two pleasure trips. One is the trip itself. The other is the anticipation of the experience – the planning…

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Learning Another Language as a Sexagenarian, Not Easy!

By Darlene Corbett April 07, 2022

I always wanted to learn another language. Why? The only reason I could surmise is my desire for learning. Also, I love a challenge, and what better way than conquering a new language? So, I have embarked on learning Spanish, a journey of agony and ecstasy.

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What Can Learning a Foreign Language Teach You About Confidence After Divorce? A Lot!

By Martha Bodyfelt July 24, 2020

I noticed something recently that I want to talk to you about. Do you ever find yourself thinking the following deep thoughts: “Ugh. Why do I still feel terrible after my divorce? I thought I’d be completely confident after all the…

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Learning a New Language: A Researched Method to Prevent Dementia

By Becki Cohn-Vargas March 22, 2019

Sometimes, I find myself doing something and then discover that all around me, friends are doing a similar thing. It was like that with eating Brussel sprouts… Read More

Road Scholar’s “Living and Learning” Programs Offer 6-Week Language and Cultural Adventure

By Sixty and Me October 27, 2015

Baby Boomers were one of the first generations to discover the world through their college study abroad programs. Statistics show that we acquired passports at a younger age than our parents. Read More

3 Compelling Reasons to Learn a Second Language in Retirement

By Margaret Manning November 16, 2014

Christmas dinner at my house features a symphony of different languages. Over turkey and stuffing, it’s not unusual to hear German, Russian, English and French being thrown around. So, perhaps it’s no surprise that I have come to understand in a very personal way the value of learning a second language – or two or three – after the age of 60. Read More

What are the Benefits of Learning a Second Language after 60?

By Margaret Manning September 25, 2013

One of the biggest myths about women over 60 is that we live in a “shrinking world” and we’re not interested in learning new things. Nothing could be further from the truth! Read More