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Many Americans give up on studying another language after finishing a high school or college foreign language requirement. 

But some adults are diving into learning a new language to connect with their heritage, communicate with neighbors or co-workers, as a door to travel and culture, or just to give themselves a mental challenge. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the joys and challenges of learning a new language as an adult. 

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Think it's too late to learn a new language? It’s not! MPR News host Angela Davis talks about adults learning a new language to connect with their heritage, their neighbors, for work or just for fun.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Think it's too late to learn a new language? It’s not! MPR News host Angela Davis talks about adults learning a new language to connect with their heritage, their neighbors, for work or just for fun. 

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