Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
It’s hard to dispute that children turn out to be more successful language learners than adults. But how exactly does this work, and why? In our latest video, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) explores age effects in language learning, including the hotly contested critical period debate!
If you want to learn more about the scientific research consulted for this video, and how Mango guides learners, take a look at our blog article that accompanies this episode: blog.mangolanguages.com/am-i-too-old-to-learn-a-new-language
If you liked this video, please let us know by hitting that like button, and join the Mango Languages fam by subscribing to our channel! We also invite you to check out our website at: mangolanguages.com and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!
Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
English (recording language)
Croatian | Dobar dan (DOHbahr dahn) and Doviđenja (DOHveeDJEHnyah) mean “Hello” and “Goodbye”
Indonesian | Halo (hah-lo) and Hati-hati (ha-tee ha-tee) mean “Hello!” and “See you later!”
Interested in learning Indonesian or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! mangolanguages.com/app
Kaitlyn Tagarelli (PhD, Georgetown University) is a Linguist and the Head of Research at Mango Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in how the mind and brain learn languages. Aside from geeking out about all things neuroscience and linguistics, she loves hanging out with her family at their Connecticut home, trying to convince them to speak French with her.
#multilingualism #ageeffects #SLA
It’s hard to dispute that children turn out to be more successful language learners than adults. But how exactly does this work, and why? In our latest video, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) explores age effects in language learning, including the hotly contested critical period debate!
If you want to learn more about the scientific research consulted for this video, and how Mango guides learners, take a look at our blog article that accompanies this episode: blog.mangolanguages.com/am-i-too-old-to-learn-a-new-language
If you liked this video, please let us know by hitting that like button, and join the Mango Languages fam by subscribing to our channel! We also invite you to check out our website at: mangolanguages.com and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!
Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
English (recording language)
Croatian | Dobar dan (DOHbahr dahn) and Doviđenja (DOHveeDJEHnyah) mean “Hello” and “Goodbye”
Indonesian | Halo (hah-lo) and Hati-hati (ha-tee ha-tee) mean “Hello!” and “See you later!”
Interested in learning Indonesian or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! mangolanguages.com/app
Kaitlyn Tagarelli (PhD, Georgetown University) is a Linguist and the Head of Research at Mango Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in how the mind and brain learn languages. Aside from geeking out about all things neuroscience and linguistics, she loves hanging out with her family at their Connecticut home, trying to convince them to speak French with her.
#multilingualism #ageeffects #SLA
