We learn about language acquisition and how the process differs for babies and adults.

Two concepts—acquisition and learning—play key roles in the study of language. Although there are people who use the two terms interchangeably, in reality they embody two different processes ...

Over the past several years, there has been an increased research output in the field of language acquisition and its effects on the brain.

Brain mechanisms for language acquisition differ between children and adults, and so should learning methods.

Brain's window for language learning open until adulthood Study of nearly 700,000 people reveals more about cognitive capabilities for new language learning Date: May 1, 2018 Source: Boston ...

She is particularly interested in the learning mechanisms underlying language acquisition and in how caregiver-child interactions support learning. This interdisciplinary work integrates insights from ...

When it comes to learning a language, the left side of the brain has traditionally been considered the hub of language processing. But new research shows the right brain plays a critical early ...

Foreign language learning in the classroom engages explicit memory, both for memorization of new words and rules and for their conscious recall during classroom activities, quizzes, and tests.

Learning another language allows me to communicate with people around the world and learn about other cultures in a less cursory and more genuine manner.

Benefitting from a massive study population and new research methods that allowed them to separate interconnected factors in language acquisition, the team reports that the window for language ...