University students of yesteryear read the classics. Aristotle, Euclid, Homer and Plato were part of the regular course of study. And students read these challenging texts in their original languages ...

Challenging common myths shows that language learning is more accessible, engaging, and beneficial than many people think.

Amanda Seidl (standing), a Purdue associate professor of speech, language and hearing sciences who studies language acquisition, found that touch can influence how infants learn language. Her research ...

Last April, the University of Southern California announced plans to eliminate its German department, stating that it wanted to shift resources away from European languages to Asian languages like ...

Language skills like reading, writing, listening, and speaking are essential for effective communication in English and are ...

Studying abroad is a vital part of learning a language and developing cross-cultural skills and mobility. Click on the + plus signs below to learn more. Every year, we send students across the globe ...

The Summer Language Study Program supports students engaged in Bowdoin's language learning programs by fully funding a small number of students to pursue intensive language study over the summer. The ...

In an era of dwindling budgets, universities have identified language programs as an area for possible cuts. Languages with few students are being framed as luxuries that cannot be afforded during a ...

Contrary to conventional thinking, it's never too late to learn a new language. Use these tips to get started. For more than two years, Dulcie Shoener of Milwaukee has done daily German lessons on her ...

Learning a second language is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with millions of people turning to digital tools and ...