Grow up, Learn Another Language | Gaston Dorren | TEDxVenlo

Bilingualism makes you more cultural aware and able to communicate easier with other cultures, foreigners. Gaston has a fantastic way in explaining this to you.
As a journalist and writer Gaston has a lot of linguistic experience. But in terms of experience, he says, there’s nothing like staying abroad. In Peru and Ecuador, speaking Spanish was the best and often the only way to communicate with people who lived completely different lives. “By learning another language, you make your world bigger, more diverse and less scary.” More about the delights and surprising effects of bilingualism in his talk.
The evolution of languages is an ongoing process, and huge changes can be expected in decades to come. “Young people want to distinguish themselves from the generation before them, and changing the language is a great way to do that, especially as it annoys older people no end.” Among adults, women tend to be leading in language change. So when it comes to language, adult men are mostly followers? “Yes, we are. And often grumpy ones at that.”
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@davidrandall2742]

At fifty-one I decided that I didn't want to die a monoglot, and I chose to learn Spanish, as it's a fast-growing language. It's been a lot of work, but 2 3/4 years later of studying online only I could get by well in a Spanish-speaking country, though understanding native speakers is still a challenge for me. Old dogs can learn new tricks :)

[@jorgedelgado5176]

En español decimos: "loro viejo no aprende a hablar" Pero te digo una cosa, debes seguir practicando, y verás que lo vas a lograr. Saludos desde Colombia.

[@wonedri1]

You are not only a good speaker but a good man too ...

[@Tarbya_with_Abeer]

How Did you know that he is a good man

[@lc5698]

Merci beaucoup! :) Even though English is spoke by many people around the world, being belingual is still a huge thing for us french people (contrary to north Europe country citizens). School teach grammar basics but it is our responsability to learn English by ourselves in order to fully understood the language. This kind of presentation is a strong motivating factor to keep on! As long as I will be fluent in English, I definitely want to learn Italian and a language from an other continent

[@vitorsantos2120]

I'm from Brazil and i'm trying to learn french. I think that language is so beatiful and charmous. But it's so hard, but i will not give up.

[@ngocla2927]

I am trying to learn French, and if you want to learn Vietnamese, we can contact with together :)

[@monk3brain365]

good luck with Italian it has literally so much grammar for no reason at all, some that we don't even use!

[@jelenadelibasic8390]

No matter what words I use, they won't be enough to describe how awesome this talk is. It is thought provoking, mind blowing, descriptive, full of examples and interesting comparisons. I am a native Serb and I aspire to be trilingual (if that term exists:)). I speak Serbian, English and French.

[@martasodre4117]

Definatelly it's the best TED talking I've ever seen. He 's a great speaker and also he talks with his soul and deep feelings about the issue. It really is a thought provoking! Congratulations !

[@NessunaOmbra]

"Die Grenze meiner Sprache sind die Grenzen meiner Welt"

[@mahsanaji2765]

I really liked the way he described learning another language.

[@kaylinworthington]

I love this guy's book, "Lingo"!

[@eilivulv]

It's full of mistakes though.

[@thelobsterperson]

Have you read Babel?

[@kaylinworthington]

@@thelobsterperson not yet!

[@eatdrinkplaytolearnchinese6957]

Great talks ! It is never too later to learn a new language.

[@roderickanthony7211]

Stimmt. Es ist nicht so spät zu ein andere Sprache lernen. Das schafft man 💪🏾

[@SpeakWritePlayinEnglish]

Learning another language to become a bilingual, or a trilingual, speaker is one of the best time investments you can make in your life.

[@jakub.kubicek]

This guy is just awesome.

[@jorgedelgado5176]

Está es la clase de vídeos que me gustan, interesantes y con buen mensaje, and you can practice listening ofcourse.

[@mahmoud5461]

Thanks a lot, you really inspired me to learn languages.. I love you so much.

[@vitorsantos2120]

Thank you, Sir. I'm grateful for your TED Talk. Great tips.

[@Soos_Day]

I loved his sense of humour!!!

[@azuldoce5982]

8:40 it happens here in Brasil alll the time

[@paquinutricionista]

Thanks a lot, I like very much your words

[@MohamedAli-rd7rn]

If you speak two languages you are two human beings If you speak three or more languages you are absolutely 3 or4 human beings. And so on and so forth

[@josuekabue4828]

Thanks!

[@sakuravoyage]

Best TED talk I've ever watched! Merci beaucoup

[@atle5191]

I'm your fan just now

[@lis8999]

Poderiam colocar legenda em português e em outros idiomas

[@Kanguruo]

It is never too late to learn another language. That's true in a way, but nevertheless learning another language is extremely time-consuming, and many people don't have that much time. I would recommend to people who are native English speakers to learn another language, but to choose one that is easier to learn than national languages, that is to learn Esperanto. It will give you all the benefits in a shorter time. You can study Esperanto free of charge on the very good website Duolingo. Already well over half a million people are doing just that.

[@betavulgaris7888]

You can learn an actual language with an actual culture and an actual people instead, like Norwegian, in similar amounts of time.

[@cxapelo]

Esperanto has culture and people...in similar amounts of time? I don't believe that, the international language is a constructed language and it is easy to learn. Not like national languages.

[@kuroichan101]

honestly if youe consistent in your studies everyday, even if its for 30 minutes a day you can learn something.

[@XxKnuckleSOverlorDxX]

Honestly, you don't need that much time if you keep your frequencies on check. @kuroichan101 is totally right in saying 30 minutes a day is enough for language learning. Whoever says they don't have 30 minutes a day is just clearly making up excuses.

[@Earbly]

Finding speakers of Esperanto is pretty hard. So "all" the benefits in a shorter time I wouldn't say is necessarily true.

[@totalme302]

Merci à vous aussi

[@user-oi3yb7mm7h]

There will be no discontentment in life if we see that all faults are ours and never others .

[@Ssotaibi]

Great

[@TsanamiltaAmirah]

Counting how many time he mention *indonesian* 🇮🇩

[@sophieli4248]

anyone feel this speaker is a little nevous on the stage?

[@MegF142857]

My faucet is dripping and been dripping for months. Face palm.

[@nguyensanddy9068]

Well, i am Vietnamese and sometimes i still feel it challenge too 🤣

[@thuaphi]

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