A new study says learning new languages requires attention, memory, problem-solving and cognitive control, all of which help ...

Learning another language is one of the deepest and most human things one can possibly do, writes Douglas Hofstadter.

Dementia, a term encompassing various conditions that cause a decline in cognitive abilities, can be a frightening prospect. While there’s currently no cure, research offers encouraging possibilities.

If you stumble when you need to talk to someone in a language that isn’t your native language, do you think: “I just don’t have the knack for languages” or “Maybe I am not cut out to learn another ...

Something to look forward to: For nearly twenty years, Google Translate has served primarily as a quick reference tool for translating words and phrases. That role may soon expand, as evidence points ...

What challenges will schools face in implementing speaking and listening assessments, especially in rural and government ...