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How are foreign languages learnt and second languages acquired? Many answers to these questions remain hypothetical in relevant research, though some reliable findings are also available. An overview.

For years it was thought that teaching foreign languages to children as young as three was futile. Research findings indicate quite the opposite. There are incredible psychological benefits of ...

It might seem that children have an easier time picking up foreign languages, but there are ways that adults can be as strong, or stronger, than children, says Anne Merritt. Adults who can’t achieve ...

Languages learning in schools is recovering slowly from the pandemic, with the Government on course to miss its targets, according to a new report. The Language Trends survey – from the British ...

In the tropical Top End of Australia, a classroom of Darwin High School students are busily studying Bahasa Indonesian.

Even a little knowledge of the language can make a difference in attitude when you meet people from other countries. Speaking another language helps to break down barriers. Work and business It can ...

A large UK aviation company was recently taken over by a French firm. On the morning the deal was signed, I met the top executives and asked whether we should conduct our discussion in French or ...