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Neuroscientist David Bueno explains that human brains possess a unique capacity for language acquisition during early childhood due to high levels of neural plasticity. This biological trait allows children to form connections more easily than adults, facilitating the development of multiple languages simultaneously.
Bueno identifies a specific 'window of opportunity' for language learning that begins between birth and six months of age, extending until the child is three, four, or five years old. While children in multilingual environments may take a few extra weeks to develop communication skills, the brain quickly adapts to the necessary social requirements.
For adults, Bueno notes that while learning a new language remains possible, it requires more effort. Success depends on factors such as having sufficient time, maintaining a relaxed approach, and ensuring the language has a practical social utility in the learner's daily life.
Bueno highlights that formal education in a language often fails if it lacks real-world social application. He cites the example of learning English in schools in Catalonia, where students may study for years but struggle to achieve fluency because the language is not used in their immediate social environment.
