He Learned 24 Languages—Then They Scanned His Brain
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 Published On Apr 4, 2025

https://bit.ly/learn-languages-SL Vaughn Smith is an ordinary guy with an ordinary job. He cleans carpets in Washington DC. Nothing unusual… except for one thing… He speaks 24 languages. Most people struggle to learn even one new language…How on earth did a carpet cleaner learn 24?! Scientists were so baffled, they even scanned his brain! His story is anything but ordinary. In this video, you’ll discover what drives him to learn so many languages, how exactly he does it, and what his brain scan revealed about language learning. Oh, and if you think 24 is impressive… turns out, that’s just the beginning!

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Vaughn Smith: regular guy who speaks 24 languages
0:36 Who is Vaugh Smith?
3:19 The kid who didn’t fit in
6:39 A turning point in Vaughn’s life
9:19 What makes Vaugh different
10:35 Vaughn’s reasons for learning so many languages
12:37 Vaughn starts chasing languages
16:43 The brain scan

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