In today’s interconnected world, being proficient in multiple languages is a valuable skill that can open up a world of opportunities. Whether you’re learning a second language for travel, work, or ...

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

A new study introduces a multilingualism calculator that quantifies how multilingual a person truly is, offering a clearer alternative to vague labels like “bilingual.” ...

More than half of the world's population speaks more than one language—but there is no consistent method for defining ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. More than one billion people around the world are trilingual. If you ...

As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the United States are given the opportunity to study ...

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 ...

Carlos do Amaral Freire, a Brazilian linguist, easily translates 60 languages, including Chinese, Portuguese and Sanskrit. Is he a genius? A freak of nature? Surprisingly, Freire probably isn't much ...

President Donald Trump’s federal budget proposal, announced in early May, calls for the elimination of nearly $900 million in Title III federal funding used by states and districts to support the ...

Are you bilingual? Are you multilingual? More than half of the world speaks more than one language, yet science still ...