Are Europeans Really Better At Languages?

Are Europeans Really Better At Languages?

Author: Babbel USA October 8, 2019 Duration: 40:19
Why does it seem like Europeans are better at learning languages than Americans and Brits? The team talks to language experts about how geography, education and motivation drive this divide, and what we can do to close the gap.

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Special thanks to Markus Witte, Caroline Paboeuf, Jenny Dorman and Sophie Harwood.

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