He's only 27-years-old and speaks dozens of languages. Here are a few of his best language-learning tips
At only 27-years-old, Yuji Beleza can strike up a conversation with nearly anyone he meets, regardless of what language they speak. This Japanese-Irish influencer is a polyglot, collecting skills in Turkish, Swahili, Kazakh, Zulu and dozens of others; and he's sharing his tips for making language-learning fun for anyone.
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