What Makes a Language ‘Difficult’ or ‘Easy’ to Learn?

Some languages are like a puzzle with few pieces, easy to put together. Others are more like a maze, where you have to figure out new rules and sounds. It all depends on how similar the language is to your own.

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Learning French feels like learning a new song with familiar lyrics.
Trying to speak Japanese is like learning a whole new set of symbols and rules for speaking.
Spanish sounds a bit like English, so it’s easier to learn.

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