« Learning a new language changes your brain network both structurally and functionally, according to Penn State researchers."Learning and practicing something, for instance a second language, strengthens the brain," said Ping Li, professor of psychology, linguistics and information sciences and technology. "Like physical exercise, the more you use specific areas of your brain, the more it grows and gets stronger."Li and colleagues studied 39 native English speakers' brains over a six-week period as half of the participants learned Chinese vocabulary. » Suite de l'article, PennState.