Older adults may find learning new languages challenging, but recent research shows the effort itself provides significant ...

We work in languages education and recognise the real benefits that learning another language can bring. As well as myriad ...

Learning another language is not only helpful in being able to converse in said language – it may also benefit the brain. Preliminary research indicates that you could learn a new language and, ...

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 ...

In today’s interconnected world, being able to communicate effectively across cultures is more important than ever. Mastering a new language not only helps bridge the gap between diverse communities ...

Learning a new language represents one of the most rewarding intellectual challenges adults can pursue, offering cognitive benefits, career advantages, and deeper cultural connections that extend far ...

Karen Roehr-Brackin received funding from the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust (grant reference SRG23\230787) which supported the research project reported here. If you’ve always wanted to learn a new ...

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, ...

TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ ...

Jessica Mary Bradley currently receives funding from the British Academy / Leverhulme Trust in collaboration with Wellcome. Abigail Parrish does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding ...