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.
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
Bozeman kids learn languages by having fun
Keeping language learning classes fun, especially during the summer, can inspire children to keep learning
What’s the best way to teach children a second language? New research produces surprising results
Children as young as eight or nine could be taught a foreign language in a more adult, analytical way.
A better way to teach kids foreign languages
Japan is considering new and innovative ways to introduce students to a foreign language
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
American Children Lag Behind in Foreign Language Skills
Why are American kids lagging behind the rest of the world in learning a foreign language?
You Should Definitely Listen to Music in a Foreign Language
Listening to music in the foreign language that you are learning can greatly benefit you
Introduce foreign language lessons at young age
Why it's important to introduce a foreign language to your children at a young age