I was fascinated to read about the very elderly lady who, on recovering from a stroke, spoke not her usual English but talked only in French- - a language she had not used since she was a small child.
I marvel at the way my two small French grandsons switch from French to English and back again according to whether they are speaking to their mother or father. I envy them their opportunities to communicate. It certainly is a lot easier if you are a small child.
My neighbour had three young sons and employed a series of foreign au pairs. I asked if it helped the boys to learn another language. "Oh yes" she replied "They can say shut up in French, German and Spanish".
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Ramblings of a nonagenerian (vintage 1923). Grew up in Lambeth in the 20s and 30s. Lived and worked in London during World War II. I have been attempting to do the Telegraph Cryptic Crossword since 1939! (My daughter says I *have* to write this, but I am troubled as it sounds so conceited.) I bought my first computer aged 85 and am continually frustrated by the vagaries of the technological age.
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