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

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In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced mental sharpness that come with an aging brain. Much of the research on the pot ...

While states with some of the largest English-learner populations, such as California and Texas, use their own exams, most states rely on the WIDA ACCESS test to fulfill federal requirements for ...

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 ...

For years, scientists have gathered evidence that learning and speaking multiple languages changes the brain. But a new study published in Nature Aging suggests those changes may go deeper than anyone ...

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 ...

I will never forget the first conversation I had in French. I was in my mid 30s, and in the course of working on a book about America’s wars in the Mid East. I found myself sitting on the terrasse ...

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 ...