While roughly half the global population speaks at least two languages, only about 20% of U.S. residents can say the same. Dual-language immersion programs, in which academic content is taught in two ...

If you choose to learn a foreign language, you must be willing to be dedicated and patient. Nevertheless, the benefits of knowing an additional language are worthwhile. What foreign languages are you ...

A glance at the summer issue of Arts and Humanities in Higher Education: The benefits of studying a second language Studying a second language has many benefits, but not necessarily the ones most ...

Most people understand the many health benefits of working out. Weight training after 50 helps prevent muscle loss, strengthens the heart, and revs the metabolism. But your arms and abs aren’t the ...

Bilingualism shapes minds, identities, and relationships. Research shows it’s more than a “brain boost”—it’s about connection ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Participate Learning. The benefits of dual-language programs for native English speakers are often lauded, including enhanced cultural awareness, strengthened ...

Is speaking more than one language a good thing? May 1, 2013 — -- It was once thought that learning a second language too early could inhibit a child's acquisition of a primary language. However, ...

For parents who want to give their babies the best possible start in life, a recent book offers advice that runs counter to a tendency of some in the United States to seek English language-only in all ...