We turned to the experts to find out the benefits of learning a new language at every age.

Learning French through a language learning app has helped me connect with my friends, enhance my skills, and more. I’ve tried learning different languages throughout my life, and didn’t have much ...

Lauren: Learning a new language seems like a big challenge in the beginning, and that’s because it is. Many of us started our language learning in the classroom, where we’re taught through ...

Learning a new language is more than just acquiring the ability to communicate in another tongue; it’s a profound journey that expands your cognitive horizons, fundamentally altering the way your ...

For more than two years, Dulcie Shoener of Milwaukee has done daily German lessons on her smartphone. To some, that might sound like self-imposed homework, but Shoener, a language lover and the copy ...

There's a common assumption that if someone starts learning a language when they are very young, they will quickly become fluent. Many people also assume that it will become much harder to learn a ...

Learning a new language is still fun and useful, despite Google Gemini helping with real-time translations when needed. Thankfully, studying a new language is more accessible than ever, thanks to apps ...

Every spring, we promise ourselves self-improvement. We clean closets, reorganize kitchens, and vow — briefly and sincerely — to finally speak another language before ordering wine abroad. For many of ...

There’s a good chance learning a new language is one of your New Year’s resolutions, unless you’re hoping Google Translate will be enough for your next international adventure. Either way, you’ll need ...

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 ...

I’ve always wanted to be fluent in multiple languages, but at 28 years old with just English under my belt, I think I’m falling behind on my polyglot dream. It’s partly my fault — I studied French in ...

Expand your horizons with foreign language resources at Duke University Libraries As the Librarian for African and African American Studies at Duke University Libraries, Heather Martin recently guided ...