I retired nine years ago and took up classical piano and French as new past times. I can honestly say, it was the most appropriate times in my life when those two things were possible. The younger me would have given up.
I have been studying French for several years now (not continuously, but usually 2-3 classes a year), and I am 58. I am not the oldest person in my classes. Certainly, one can still learn another language (or other complex skills), even as an older person. There is also some research that implies such learning (whether a language or something else) is protective against dementia and memory loss.
I retired nine years ago and took up classical piano and French as new past times. I can honestly say, it was the most appropriate times in my life when those two things were possible. The younger me would have given up.
Youth is overrated ! I'm proud of you !
I have been studying French for several years now (not continuously, but usually 2-3 classes a year), and I am 58. I am not the oldest person in my classes. Certainly, one can still learn another language (or other complex skills), even as an older person.
There is also some research that implies such learning (whether a language or something else) is protective against dementia and memory loss.
Thanks for the comment! A very inspiring story. Bravo !