Learning a new language can be tricky, but how many words do you need to know before you can actually get by in a foreign tongue? That was the question posed to BBC Radio 4's More or Less programme by ...

English is one of the most popular languages in the world: More than 1 billion people speak it, about 380 million consider it their native language and many countries make sure young students learn it ...

Using linking words is one of the ways to demonstrate coherence, according to English teacher Gwendolen Warnick. Coherence is one of the skills assessed in English speaking tests so we asked Gwen to ...

There are many simple words in the English language that are hard for foreign speakers to master. That's because English words often have several different meanings and can be difficult to pronounce.

The development of speech in children is very important in creating confident kids who can communicate effectively. Speech pathologist Janelle Curry tells ABC Education how parents can help their kids ...

Learning a new language can be tricky, but how many words do you need to know before you can actually get by in a foreign tongue? That was the question posed to BBC Radio 4's More or Less programme by ...