Language learning need not be an ego-boosting pursuit of perfection; instead, think of it as a messy attempt to reach for the world. And picking up some slang is an ideal way to embrace this ...

This article is by Katharine B. Nielson, the chief education officer at Voxy, a language-learning company based in New York City. The global economy has created such demand for cross-cultural ...

You've likely heard that learning a new language is easier for children than it is for adults. But all hope is not lost for grown-ups looking to expand their linguistic knowledge. While a recent ...

T here are a lot of excuses for not learning a second language, especially as an adult. Many of us know the oft-repeated adage that children under the age of 7 are best-equipped to pick up a new ...

When you want to learn a new language, it is challenging for many reasons. Mulling over new vocabulary, grammar, and speech patterns is one thing, but gaining the confidence to practice speaking ...

But most grown ups already have a basic grasp of grammar, and new research suggests that adults learn language best when it’s put into an engaging context, a.k.a., when it’s fun to learn.

Last year we reported on research from Japan that found that people who looked at cute animal photos performed better on cognitive tasks. Now, one company is applying that research to make it ...

5 Tricks to Learn a Foreign Language Way Faster. Learning a second language is great for your brain and your business. Here’s how to speed up the process.

I’m a language nerd, and I’ve tried most of the language-learning apps you may have heard about, including Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, and Pimsleur. Here are my impressions of each one.

2. Easy Languages. The Easy Languages YouTube channel is a different to the stereotypical way of learning a new tongue, in that it’s not someone lecturing you on a new language and expecting you ...

In recent years, language-learning apps, websites, and podcasts have exploded in popularity, promising fun and faster ways to make us fluent. But a new study conducted by UBC English professor Dr.