It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task

While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life.
National Catholic Register

The Polyglot Popes: How Language Builds Bridges in the Church

The Vatican website offers content in more than 60 languages today, reflecting a commitment to reach people by speaking to them in their mother tongues.
The Baylor Lariat

‘Language is a window’: Students gather to learn at Dr Pepper Hour

During Dr Pepper Hour Tuesday afternoon, the Modern Languages and Cultures Department gave students the opportunity to learn about different cultures through languages.
The Scotsman

Pupils in deprived areas miss out on language lessons despite demand

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Indiatimes

APJ Abdul Kalam once said, 'Learning gives creativity, which leads to...”: 5 lessons it teaches students

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam often spoke about education not as a race for marks, but as a chain of habits that shape how a person grows. In one short line, he mapped that chain clearly. Learning, he said, ...
Miami Herald

What Is the Easiest Language to Learn for English Speakers?

Language learning is deeply personal—but some languages are, objectively, more accessible to native English speakers than others. Factors like shared roots, familiar grammar rules, a common writing ...
Los Angeles Times

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language, but classes are a worthwhile exercise

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Older adults may find learning new languages challenging, but recent research shows the effort itself provides ...
New York Post

I’m a doctor — 5 major lessons we can learn from people who live past 100

It’s the age-old question: How do you live to 100 years old? An estimated 101,000 Americans are centenarians, representing just 0.03% of the US population. There’s much we can learn from the ...
Associated Press

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

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 ...
National Geographic news

Learning a second language can protect your brain. Here’s how.

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 ...
Digital Trends

Perplexity AI turns into tutor with new language learning feature

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 ...
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Learning Lessons

Learning Lessons How professors are encouraging students to buy into the project of learning. Getting students to buy into the project of a course has become a more urgent challenge in recent years, ...