From brain development to accents, aptitude, and motivation, the real science behind language learning challenges the idea ...

Children master languages effortlessly due to their highly adaptable brains and fearless approach to mistakes. Natural immersion in daily life, superior sound recognition, and learning through play, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- So far, my favorite sentence in Dutch is “Ik fiets vaak:” I bike often. I’m also a big fan of “heel veel,” which means very much. I learned both from Duolingo, the addictive ...

December’s built-in pause has become a launchpad for adults proving that language learning isn’t just a child’s game. Every December we are surrounded by signs of transition. One year closes while ...

For some, studying a foreign language can be daunting, for it may feel like an awkward introduction to a new world of grammar, vocabulary, as well as culture. But for others, this introduction means ...

A new study suggests that everyday multilingual habits—from chatting with neighbors to revisiting a childhood language—may help preserve memory, attention, and brain flexibility as we age. An ...

There are several reasons why you may want to embark on a journey to learn a new language. Maybe you have an international trip on the horizon. It could be because you have non-English speaking family ...

To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.’ — Chinese proverb Is the English primary languages curriculum in key stage 2 (7-to-11-year-olds) ...