EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 6 MIN
The challenge, and joy, of learning a language later in life
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Tell you something else that can help keep your brain sharp ... learning a language. What better time to try and get to grips with Chinese than during New Zealand Chinese Language Week for 2026? Held each year since 2014 - the week is a celebration of Chinese language, culture, and getting kiwis to give the language a try. Alongside events and ambassadors - the week also has seven language superstars who are sharing their personal learning journeys. Joining Emile now is one of these superstars, Kien Ngo
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Tell you something else that can help keep your brain sharp ... learning a language. What better time to try and get to grips with Chinese than during New Zealand Chinese Language Week for 2026? Held each year since 2014 - the week is a celebration of Chinese language, culture, and getting kiwis to give the language a try. Alongside events and ambassadors - the week also has seven language superstars who are sharing their personal learning journeys. Joining Emile now is one of these superstars, Kien Ngo
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The challenge, and joy, of learning a language later in life
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