In June, I’m excited to visit Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for the first time as a chaperone for my daughter’s class trip. This trip has been in the making for nearly two years, and to get ready, ...

Courses are designed by linguists on common proficiency frameworks, but emphasis stays on practical conversation not long grammar lectures.

Speak, a language learning app, takes a different approach to language learning, and after years on Duolingo, I'm loving Speak's method.

A number of organizations support language learning, including Chinese early language and immersion education. While each one has its distinct mission, they offer a wide range of activities such as ...

There’s a good chance learning a new language is one of your New Year’s resolutions, unless you’re hoping Google Translate will be enough for your next international adventure. Either way, you’ll need ...

Contrary to conventional thinking, it's never too late to learn a new language. Use these tips to get started. For more than two years, Dulcie Shoener of Milwaukee has done daily German lessons on her ...

Americans have a reputation for being culturally insular, but based on 2018 data from the US Census Bureau, over 67 million people in the United States speak a language other than English at home. If ...

Heading out on a nature walk near their Carbondale, Colorado, home, Rachel Mulry and her three kids review some words: verde (green), naranja (orange), rojo (red). The family is learning Spanish ...

The songbird is among the classical species studied as a model for understanding the neurobiology of language. It uses song and vocalization to communicate information for its survival. The songbird’s ...

A strategy for learning a language: 1. Start with small, daily actions — 25 characters, 10 new words, 15 minutes of speaking.