This article points out that a child’s brain is wired to mimic what they hear, hence their ability to pick up a second languages pronunciation very easily. At the age of ten, our brain rewires itself to focus more on learning other skills that become more important in life.
So, is there a way to unlock this mimicking potential of our brain later on in life? Surely if the brain has this ability, and we ultimately control our brain, could we go back to this mimicking state for learning foreign languages? Sure, we might end up walking round repeating everything others say, and in the process lose our jobs, friends, and ability to function in adult society. But it’s a small price to pay so I can roll my R’s properly!