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		adrianN on March 25, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Vatican's Latinist (2017) Small children are devoted for years to learn the language. Being unable to communicate your basic needs is a strong motivator.

nkrisc on March 25, 2025 [–]

Yes, though what I meant (though neglected to specify) was devoted, conscious study. Young children do not learn language the way adults typically do.

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