Any1 on here who speaks more than 1 language?
In the last 4-5 years I've been reading about survivors from Prison Camps across the World. Particularly those in Europe during WWII, seem to have a skill base which enables them to pick up languages whilst in captivity. Most had at least 2 European languages, with some having a basic knowledge of English as well.
It would appear that the Baltic States have similar languages to Russian. So those raised in Germany next to the Polish border would have Polish too. Ukraine, Poles, Russains - languages seem to be 'common' probably due to historic border challenges?
10 years ago I tried to learn French
. MayB because I live on an Island which has been conquered centuries ago, English has been passed down without the necessity for others unless 1 wants to be an Air Hostess etc..
Many years ago a lad from Brittany sustained serious injuries - he was admitted to a Welsh Hospital where he could initially understand what was being said. Celtic.