Speak One Language Better

The internet is flooded with self-proclaimed polyglots who appear to master a dozen languages with ease. But behind the viral videos and social media applause lies a pervasive myth the author calls 'The Polyglot Illusion'—a trap that guarantees failure for aspiring language learners. In this provocative guide, Gareth Pope dismantles the romanticized image of the dabbler, starting with the 18th-ce...