“One difference is that individuals living in multilingual communities seem to settle on an optimal cognitive load. The hyperpolyglot possesses a similar patchwork of linguistic proficiencies. Yet he or she exceeds this optimum with a conspicuous consumption of brain power… — Michael Erard Copy Share Image
“One difference is that individuals living in multilingual communities seem to settle on an optimal cognitive load. The hyperpolyglot possesses a similar patchwork of… — Michael Erard Copy Share Image
Hyperpolyglots are not born, and they are not made, but they are born to be made. There is a finite subset of the human… — Michael Erard Copy Share Image
Those who become hyperpolyglots are those who meet two criteria. One, they are exposed to language material. Two, they undertake learning languages as a… — Michael Erard Copy Share Image
The globalized environment where speaking a lot of languages is rewarded and getting access to learning materials is easier. A talent for massive language… — Michael Erard Copy Share Image
“Why are there more male hyperpolyglots? One answer is that speaking a lot of languages is a geek macho thing (...) It seemed that… — Michael Erard Copy Share Image
“Each time you sit down to write, you should cleanse your linguistic palate by reading some things that are vastly unlike what you’ve been… — Michael Erard Copy Share Image
