The secrets of learning a new language | Lýdia Machová

Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin? You don’t need some special talent or a “language gene,“ says Lýdia Machová. In an upbeat, inspiring talk, she reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent -- and have fun while doing it. Check out more TED Talks: The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s