If you've always wanted to learn a new language, don't let age put you off. People aged over 60 can be independent and flexible in how they learn a language—and successful, too. There is ample ...

Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school. But even though adults of all ages can do well in acquiring a new language, ...

Language learning apps like Duolingo are useful, but they have their limits. They're ideal for getting started with a new language, beefing up vocabulary, practicing skills, and even having fun ...

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 ...

Google is rolling out a new AI-powered experimental feature in Google Translate designed to help people practice and learn a new language, the company announced on Tuesday. Translate is also gaining ...

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 ...

Jessica Mary Bradley currently receives funding from the British Academy / Leverhulme Trust in collaboration with Wellcome. Abigail Parrish does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding ...

It's well established that children have an easier time learning second languages.