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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Whittaker

Why your favourite tipple could help your foreign language skills

Dutch courage may really help when it comes to speaking a foreign language, according to this year’s Ig Nobel Prize winner.

Researchers at the University of Bath found that students were better at speaking a foreign language after enjoying an alcoholic drink.

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