I'm of the view that neuroplasticity not only helps us learn, but develops as we learn, as does intelligence, and of all animals (and we are animals) we human beings are the best suited to learning because of our unique neuroplasticity.
As we develop our knowledge in whatever areas we choose to study our ability to think improves, our confidence improves, our memories....and when we're studying we're giving ourselves a much needed break from our problems, preoccupations, and daily grinds. I think of it as an exercise workout for the mind.
My fascination with human language has always been there,; I speak French and Spanish too. We're the only animal that can communicate in purely abstract terms and at least in part because of we're much more ablle to think in abstract terms. Not that other animals aren't very good at it, they are, but we're a step beyond.
