The benefits of learning a second language as a child are strong, but it’s never too late for someone to take up a new language in their later years.  While a second language is arguably easier for a developing brain to grasp, the level of fluency attainable in later life is now considered to be the same, if not greater, than many who learn a second language as children. An MIT study showed that people over the age of 20 who are learning a second language often reach the same level of fluency as those who learn during their childhood. With that in mind, whether you’re a child or adult, learning a second language all depends on how dedicated you are and how much effort you put into your studies.