Typical family dogs can understand action words such as ‘sit’, but not words that describe objects. Shany Dror at the ...

Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school. But even though adults of all ages can do well in acquiring a new language, ...

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 ...

TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp ...

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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, ...

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A viral post has been making the rounds on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that by using some expert tips to get the most out of ChatGPT, users can master the basics of a new language in just one month ...

What’s happened? Perplexity AI just dropped a new language learning feature built right into its platform. In a post shared on social media, the company announced a tool that helps users learn by ...

Stephen Garner (left) and Huey Kolowich (right). The two formed the basis for UniLex after returning from their missions. (Courtesy of Stephen Garner). BYU is a community with many international ties.

Language learning apps like Duolingo are useful, but they have their limits. They're ideal for getting started with a new language, beefing up vocabulary, practicing skills, and even having fun ...

Many legacy platforms built their reputation on streaks, badges, and gamified practice, a formula that made language learning accessible but often left learners strong on recognition but weaker on ...