Americans have a reputation for being culturally insular, but based on 2018 data from the US Census Bureau, over 67 million people in the United States speak a language other than English at home. If ...

When it comes to learning a language, the left side of the brain has traditionally been considered the hub of language processing. But new research shows the right brain plays a critical early role in ...

If you’re stuck inside, like most of us are, then now might be a good idea to do something productive that’s not work-related. You could, for example, take an online course in pretty much anything you ...

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If you’ve watched all of Netflix, played every board game in your possession, and baked more bread than you can possibly consume, consider spending some of your newfound free time learning (or ...

When it comes to language learning, an old adage rings true: a picture is worth a thousand words. There is growing evidence that the arts—be it a picture, drama, song, or dance—may help children with ...

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) defines dyslexia as a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read (see here). The ...

We list the best language learning apps, to make it simple and easy to discover a new language or improve upon your existing skills with online resources. Are you finally ready to learn a new language ...

Language education in Australian schools is in a state of dismay. In 2021, only 8.6 per cent of Year 12 students were enrolled in a language — a historical low. In fact, between 2010 and 2021 the ...