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For many, the Spanish class you took in high school wasn't enough to really learn the language. You showed up to class, took the notes, aced the test — but you just weren't able to master it. Perhaps ...

Have you ever downloaded an app to pick up a new language but then gave up after a few weeks? It may seem like no matter how hard you try, you just cannot stick with it. Whether you are about to begin ...

One of the most nerve-wracking parts of planning an international trip is the language barrier. While translation apps are getting better and better each year, and many locals in urban areas probably ...

One tip they definitely don't teach you in class: You should never be too successful when learning a new language. Here's why. I'm an expert in software and work-related issues, and I have been ...

Traveling is a lot easier when you can communicate well with locals. Sure, in many regions of the world English can help you get by but there are many countries where you won’t get far with just that.

As someone who speaks English, Japanese and is currently learning Korean, encouraging people to pick up a new language (or two) is something I'm really passionate about. While a lot of people have ...

English Language Instructor, University of Cyprus, and PhD Graduate, Charles Sturt University Traditional approaches to adult language teaching often use resources such as textbooks and generic ...

Speaking — even trying to speak — a language will help open doors on your next trip, and achieving a “survival level” might be easier than you think. By Ruffin Prevost There are plenty of reasons to ...

Bilingualism benefits children in myriad ways. For example, a 2014 study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology found that bilingual children have a higher vocabulary range than ...