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

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 ...

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 ...

At Connecticut College, students explore intercultural communication skills as an integral part of liberal learning. All students are expected to study another language for at least two semesters; ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Learning a new language doesn’t have to feel like homework—songs can make it fun, emotional, and memorable. From enhancing pronunciation and grammar to deepening cultural understanding, music taps ...