It's said that children are better learners when it comes to languages than adults. In reality, babies are no better language learners than adults. There are no studies that show a direct link between reduced language learning abilities and increased age. This common misconception should not hinder anyone from fulfilling their own learning potential. There is a reason behind that odd statistic though. That being because for children, learning a language is a sink-or-swim situation.
They are born with a brain devoid of any cohesive form of communication. It's this type of urgency that one needs to feel when learning a new language. There is a hunger and curiosity in a child that a learner must emulate when learning a language. By adopting this attitude, a learner can immerse themselves in the learning experience. This total immersion environment is vital if the learner intends to become fluent in their chosen language.