Focus group moderators asked participants if they were in the process of learning English, and what challenges they faced trying to learn the language. Participants shared various ways they learned or ...

Not speaking English is a figurative wall that obstructs millions of immigrants in California from taking full advantage of the opportunities in their new home. Although there are plenty of places ...

Only 25% of Americans speak a second language. We rest on our laurels as speakers of English, believing that everyone else is learning our language—the language of business. And in many countries ...

It is widely accepted that learning English is essential for many adult migrants who move to the UK. Yet in the last census, ...

There are several reasons why you may want to embark on a journey to learn a new language. Maybe you have an international trip on the horizon. It could be because you have non-English speaking family ...

But an in-depth look at the science behind how language is developed reveals an interesting parallel between the science of reading and second language learning. In fact, the science of reading can ...

Students in Europe learn foreign languages in school at a much higher rate than their American counterparts. They also tend to learn more languages throughout their education due to national mandates.

Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high school and college students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional ...

As someone who has been learning Spanish most of my life, I know it can be challenging and scary to speak in a new language. And I’ve seen my English-language-learner students experience similar ...

Mastering English can be tough for many learners. And choosing the right accent can add an extra challenge. But which English accent is easiest to learn: British or American? The answer is not as ...