I would like to think that I could knit and (insert something productive here) at the same time. As it turns out that just doubles the amount of time I spend on a project. Turns out the only thing I can do while knitting is listen to a podcast or completely zone out. Scratch out learning a new language.
No, knitting for me means shutting off and letting my hands take over. With each stitch that goes by my brain processes my day. Disposing of the negative and cataloguing what I have learned and enjoyed. By the time I am ready to put my project down my life is back together.