Being bilingual makes you smarter and can have a profound effect on your brain.

Learning a foreign language takes time. The reasons mentioned in the Why You Should Learn a Second Language Infographic may convince you to take the plunge.

Penn State researchers believe bilingualism strengthens the 'mental muscle', benefiting those such as French speaker Bradley Cooper (pictured).

Thanks to language we communicate with others, we preserve our knowledge for future generations, we convince, we sell ...

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This is an explanation of why people use code switching, an introduction to types of code switching with examples, and suggestions for teachers teaching a foreign or second language.

Learning a new language as an adult All of us are potentially going to learn one or more foreign languages in the course of our life. Probably, the main reason why adults learn a second language is because they are somehow forced to do so. For example, they have to move to another country for […]

Guest blogger Sarah Wike Loyola explains how learning another language is different from learning about that language, describes ACTFL's current guidelines, and offers five steps for planning your next world language unit.

Dual language education provides a unique and powerful opportunity to strengthen children's highest cognitive brain potentials.