Learning another language is one of the deepest and most human things one can possibly do, writes Douglas Hofstadter.

As December's routines shift, even fifteen focused minutes a day can set off the measurable cognitive gains of learning a new language. December is a month of traditions. We light candles, wrap gifts, ...

Learners say language exchange apps offer natural conversation and cultural insight, but experts caution they work best ...

Dementia, a term encompassing various conditions that cause a decline in cognitive abilities, can be a frightening prospect. While there’s currently no cure, research offers encouraging possibilities.

As fall quarter begins, many students face the question of how to fulfill a foreign language requirement or whether to continue a language already begun. I’ve lived abroad and spent my career in ...

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Translation tech has improved a lot. So why learn a language? Make life harder (and better): Learn another language. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: I want you to show up at the airport in ...

Apple’s Live Translation for the latest iPhone and AirPods models has been everywhere. The pitch is simple: Two people speaking different languages can understand each other instantly. In the same ...

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 ...

DeepL's CEO believes AI can erase the language barrier in business interactions entirely — but says learning a language is still worth it, because behind every language is a culture AI cannot ...

In recent weeks, Apple's Live Translation for the latest iPhone and AirPods models has been everywhere. The pitch is simple: Two people speaking different languages can understand each other instantly ...