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My daughter is 15 going on 16 she knows English Spanish and learning German suprisingly well there an age where stop languages so easily?

It's fantastic that your daughter is so multilingual! While language learning does get a bit trickier as we get older, it's never too late to pick up a new language, and there's no "magic age" where it becomes impossible.

Here's what makes learning languages easier for younger learners:

* Brain Plasticity: Younger brains are more flexible and adaptable, making it easier to absorb new language patterns and sounds.

* Exposure & Immersion: Children tend to be more naturally exposed to languages through their environment and are often more immersed in the language learning process.

* Less Language Interference: Since they haven't built up strong patterns in their native language, interference from other languages is less of a factor.

However, your daughter has a huge advantage! She's already trilingual! This means she has:

* Strong Language Foundations: She's already familiar with the concept of language learning and has developed valuable skills like listening, speaking, and learning grammar.

* Cognitive Advantages: Studies show multilingual people often have stronger cognitive abilities, including memory, problem-solving, and multitasking. These skills will help her with her German studies.

So, should she stop learning languages? Absolutely not!

* Encourage her: Make sure she knows you're proud of her accomplishments and support her language journey.

* Find ways to make it fun: Connect her language learning to her interests, like watching movies, listening to music, or playing games in German.

* Keep her motivated: Celebrate her progress, encourage her to set goals, and help her find resources for language practice.

Even though it may get a bit more challenging, your daughter's passion for languages and her existing skills will undoubtedly help her achieve her language goals. It's a fantastic skill to have, and it will open many doors in her future!

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