Learning foreign languages, such as English, is not only a way to broaden your skills but also helps to delay the onset of dementia. Research shows that bilingual individuals may experience symptoms of Alzheimer’s up to 4–5 years later than monolinguals — regardless of education or profession.

Why start learning English after 40? Because it’s never too late! English is not just a language – it’s a key to personal growth, new career opportunities, travel, and everyday enjoyment. Learning English can be a fantastic adventure at any stage of life.

I’ve lived in London for 20 years and I’m impressed by how well Scandinavians speak English. I began exploring this topic and discovered that subtitles are the key. In this post, I show how effective English learning at home can be based on watching English-language content with subtitles – just like they do.