Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A lot of people pick up Sudoku or solitaire to keep their minds active as they get older.
I understand the appeal, but after decades of learning languages, I'm convinced nothing else comes close.
Language learning connects you to new sounds, new people, new places, and even your own memories, all at once.
At 80, it's still the activity that keeps me feeling engaged and alive. What do you do to keep your brain active?
A lot of people pick up Sudoku or solitaire to keep their minds active as they get older.
I understand the appeal, but after decades of learning languages, I'm convinced nothing else comes close.
Language learning connects you to new sounds, new people, new places, and even your own memories, all at once.
At 80, it's still the activity that keeps me feeling engaged and alive. What do you do to keep your brain active?
