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

From in-person classes at school to remote learning, and from apps to tandem partners, there seems to be no end to tools and approaches that help you learn a new language. One seemingly wild idea is ...

Lots of people say they want to learn a language, but the task itself can be daunting if you don’t know where to start. I remember approaching college eager to learn Italian. Fortunately, Stanford ...

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 ...

Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) and adaptive learning systems, is rapidly transforming language learning and ...

Language learning is a fascinating and intricate process that has intrigued scholars and researchers for centuries. It is not only a means of communication but also a window into the complex workings ...

New research is challenging long-held beliefs about how humans acquire and process language, suggesting our brains may rely less on strict grammar rules and more on familiar word patterns. Studies ...

In June, I’m excited to visit Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for the first time as a chaperone for my daughter’s class trip. This trip has been in the making for nearly two years, and to get ready, ...

WRD’s own research, published on the app’s website, shows that users following this approach reach the same levels of ...

The long-held idea that language learning is better before adulthood is up for debate. Adults have a number of advantages when it comes to learning a second language, and it comes with major benefits.

From hearing muffled sounds in the womb to guessing the meaning of new words at 15 months, babies’ brains are wired for ...