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

There are many reasons to learn a new language — it might be for work, a love interest, or a personal interest in a region's culture or people. Research shows that learning languages benefits your ...

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 ...

Yale’s commitment to language learning is reflected in the distributional requirements — students must gain proficiency in a second language to graduate. Language significantly shapes our thought ...

The long-held idea that language learning is better before adulthood is up for debate. Adults have a number of advantages when it comes to learning a second language, and it comes with major benefits.

Music classes for the very youngest children can set them up to one day play an instrument, but experts say the classes can also bring broader cognitive benefits: firing up areas of their developing ...

Auckland University of Technology provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Auckland University of Technology provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. In the age of artificial ...

Duolingo's extensive data moat and AI integration provide a long-term competitive edge, enhancing user engagement and retention, and making it superior to AI chatbots. Declining AI costs will boost ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.