In this video I answer 6 questions about the value of consciously studying a language family as such:
00:00 What approaches might one take to learning a language family?
02:26 What language families are there?
04:52 Which languages are best to learn first to build a critical mass for learning the others?
12:37 How many languages do you need to learn to start getting others at a bargain?
15:21 Where exactly does English fall in the language family map?
17:09 What are my personal recommendations for a native English speaker to start with?
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