The fact that I was able to make meaningful progress in languages as different as Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian and Greek is the result of modern information technology. These different language worlds are closer to me than ever. The motivation to study these languages comes largely from our globally connected world. Since the age of 60, over the last 12 years, at a stage in life when, supposedly, our memory and cognitive abilities decline, I have learned 10 languages. This year, at the age of 72, I have started learning Arabic, spending an hour or two a day listening, reading and learning this fascinating language. We live in the age of global connectivity and information technology. I am a fan of Google Translate and here is why. I often hear people complain about Google translate.
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