My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else. Ayaka Ono, my current Japanese teacher, estimates ...

Abstract: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) holds great promise for enhancing informal second language (L2) learning, but its impact largely depends on how it is used. This study explores the ...

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 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, ...

OPINION: In 8th grade, my school gave us the option to learn a second language. My teachers explained the practical benefits, such as enhancing college applications, resumes or traveling without ...

This is an edition of Time-Travel Thursdays, a journey through The Atlantic’s archives to contextualize the present. Sign up here. My relationship with English began by force. Growing up in A Coruña, ...

Children who grow up speaking two languages develop strengths that shape the way they learn and connect with others. Bilingualism is often seen only as a practical skill for communication, but ...

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Brown chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. Whether it’s through family, school, or apps like Duolingo, it’s safe to ...

Lingua Marina encourages English language learners to enjoy the process and embrace lifelong learning. She shares her personal experience to inspire and motivate. Editorial: Another daylight robbery ...

Using more than one language shapes brain structure, a phenomenon widely observed in bilingual groups (Abutalebi et al., 2015a; DeLuca et al., 2019, 2020; Grundy et ...