Eli5: why is it easier to learn new languages as a kid than as an adult?

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There are kids under 10 who can fluently speak/understand more than two languages. Mind blowing to me.

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Adult learn most aspect of language faster than kid. They are just given a lot less resources. A kid get to play at home for years, while adults around them talk to them at appropriate level of difficulty, while patiently correcting them.

Kids, however, are better at a few things. Like picking up on the distinction between phonemes. This ability varies between individuals though.

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