Five myths about learning a new language—busted

Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school. But ...
Nature

Language Learning and Implicit Learning Mechanisms

The acquisition of language is a multifaceted process that extends well beyond deliberate instruction. Recent studies indicate that implicit learning—whereby individuals unconsciously absorb the ...
KSMU

Foreign language learning is on the rise

Thanks to the rise of language learning apps, such as Duolingo, the number of people learning a second – or third – language ...
The Conversation

What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language

Thor Sawin has received funding for teacher development projects through the State Department Fulbright Specialist and English Language Specialist program, as well as the US Air Force and LCC ...
Scientific American

Learning Another Language May Slow Brain Aging, Huge New Study Finds

Speaking multiple languages could slow down brain ageing and help to prevent cognitive decline, a study of more than 80,000 people has found. The work, published in Nature Aging on 10 November, ...