All children are born with the same kind of brain wiring, so at the outset, we are all equally adept at learning any possible human language. For a newborn, any language is, in principle, as easy or ...

Learning a new language brings a whole range of interesting benefits, but how can they be applied to academic goals? The truth is there are plenty of ways that picking up a second language can help a ...

In today’s Millennial-saturated job market, it can be hard for even the most talented and experienced boomers to preserve their competitive advantage. However, there is a rare skill that makes hiring ...

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 ...

I came across a little story recently about a retired Englishman who prefers not to learn the language of the country he is living in. On those few occasions when he started to learn a language, he ...

Many successful people in history spoke multiple languages. Other languages are crucial assets in business and diplomacy. “There are so many benefits to language learning that go beyond the purely ...

Recent research has found that people tend to be more rational when they think about things in a language other than their mother tongue. The study, a joint effort between the University of Trento in ...

Traveling abroad presents an ideal opportunity to master a foreign language. While the immersion process facilitates communication in a diverse world, people are often surprised to find they have ...

If there was one positive that followed us out of lockdowns, it was the return of the hobby. I, like many, dabbled in a few. First there were puzzles, which I gave up very quickly. Then website design ...

When it comes to my mother tongue, there’s always been plenty to talk about. Countless books and master classes from the world’s finest linguists and sharpest wits have been devoted to the wonderful ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In recent weeks, Apple’s Live Translation for the latest iPhone and AirPods models has been everywhere. The pitch ...