Language learning is a fascinating and intricate process that has intrigued scholars and researchers for centuries. It is not only a means of communication but also a window into the complex workings ...

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 ...

Learning French through a language learning app has helped me connect with my friends, enhance my skills, and more. I’ve tried learning different languages throughout my life, and didn’t have much ...

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 ...

Speaking two languages doesn't just expand your ability to communicate globally. It can make you more rational, improve your decision-making skills and boost your memory, says University of Chicago ...

Only 10% of people in the U.S. speak a foreign language proficiently. In comparison, in Europe, 65% of people can speak a second language other than their native tongue. Although the difference is ...

Why is it so easy to hear individual words in your native language, but in a foreign language they run together in one long stream of sound? Researchers from UC San Francisco have begun to answer that ...

About a year ago, Sweden took a great leap forward by taking a giant step backward: Its education system formally rebalanced the use of digital tools and traditional teaching strategies by embracing ...

Just like our bodies, our brains change as we age. The older we get, the harder we recall information, like the name of a restaurant we went to or where we put our keys. Or it may take longer to learn ...