Learning French After 60: Your Questions Answered + Inspiring Stories

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Bonjour mes amis! I’m Kathy, and in this follow-up to my viral video about learning French after 60, I’m diving into your most frequently asked questions—from which apps and tutors I use, to staying motivated, handling memory, and what it’s really like to immerse yourself in French culture later in life. I’ll also be highlighting insightful and encouraging comments from viewers in their 50s, 60s, 70s—even their 80s—who are bravely and joyfully learning French, Spanish, Japanese, and more. These stories are sure to inspire you if you’ve ever wondered, “Can I learn a new language at my age?” Language learning after 60 isn't about perfection but about persistence, as this video highlights the real experiences of those who started later in life. 🌟 Whether you're 50 or 80, it's never too late to start learning. 🌟 🔗 Resources Mentioned: (Easily found by Googling or searching in your streaming and podcast apps!) • Alliance Française (US & Paris) • Babbel + Babbel Live • Lingoda, Limsleur, Memrise • Preply tutoring • École Suisse in Paris • École Interculturelle de Français (Lyon) • Meetup.com language groups • YouTube & podcast immersion tips 💬 Share your own language journey in the comments—what’s working for you? Where are you on your journey? VIDEO CHAPTERS (Time Stamps) 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED # 1: What resources did you use? 02:12 - #2: How did you stay motivated? 03:48 - #3: Memory--Is it harder to learn a language as we age? 04:26 - #4: Do you need to travel to learn a language? 04:58 - #5: Where did you study and stay in France for immersion? 05:38 - YOUR STORIES 06:06 - Theme #1: Stick with it! 06:56 - Theme #2: Resources for language learning 08:35 - Theme #3: Immersion 09:37 - Theme #4: Brain health 09:58 - Wrapping up: Like, Comment, Subscribe!