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.

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

Students with disabilities face a gamut of challenges when it comes to accessing high-quality K-12 education, including a shortage of specialized teachers. The nation’s growing English-learner ...

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 goes far beyond mastering grammar rules. It opens doors to new cultures, creates opportunities, ...

Xijia Zhang is affiliated with the University of Alberta. Kimberly Noels works for the University of Alberta. She receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Many legacy platforms built their reputation on streaks, badges, and gamified practice, a formula that made language learning accessible but often left learners strong on recognition but weaker on ...