> there is something unique about the first language one acquires, which allows the brain to process it with minimal effort
I am only able to overhear normal conversations between other people in public in my native tongue. With any of the other languages I have to actively concentrate on listening. I have been living abroad for almost 10 years and I'm very proficient in the language (not English) so proficiency shouldn't be the issue.
I am only able to overhear normal conversations between other people in public in my native tongue. With any of the other languages I have to actively concentrate on listening. I have been living abroad for almost 10 years and I'm very proficient in the language (not English) so proficiency shouldn't be the issue.