Does speaking two languages make you smarter? It’s easier to learn more when you already know two
Being bilingual makes it easier to learn a third language
Toddler language learning: Richer and more complicated than you might think
Adults aren't the only language teachers: six-year-olds still produce sounds differently than adults, but toddlers are extremely good at understanding the speech of children six years and older.
How do we measure language fluency?
What makes a student fluent in another language? There are many ways of categorizing someone’s linguistic skills, but the concept of fluency is hard to define.
Study links low language ability and poor mental health
A study finds a relationship between kids who struggle with language learning and ADHD. Children with stronger language skills were found to have better self-esteem
‘Blowfish Effect’: How Children Learn Words
What is the "blowfish effect" and what can it teach us about how children learn new words?
One skill that doesn’t deteriorate with age
Many skills deteriorate with age, but language skills seem to stay strong as we grow old
Diverse linguistic environment boosts brain sensitivity to new learning, study finds
Monolingual kids who share a learning environment with bilingual peers can receive a brain boost, says study
Measuring Expressionism
Can a computerized assessment measure expressive language skills?
Bozeman kids learn languages by having fun
Keeping language learning classes fun, especially during the summer, can inspire children to keep learning
Should All Elementary Schools Be Required to Teach a Foreign Language?
Why elementary school is a good time for children to begin learning a foreign language