Learning a new language is easy. Mastering it is hard. For those who pursue the goal to converse in a foreign tongue, there are a plethora of courses, apps, classes, and other ways to learn. However, ...

Learning a foreign language is a non-trivial endeavor. From in-person classes to app-based games, being fluent in an unfamiliar tongue takes significant time and dedication. Many different learning ...

There’s an age-old myth that says full-grown adults can’t become fluent in a second language. And lately, the media has been pointing to a new study that seems to suggest as much, saying that the ...

For many, the Spanish class you took in high school wasn't enough to really learn the language. You showed up to class, took the notes, aced the test — but you just weren't able to master it. Perhaps ...

Fluent Forever, a startup that uses a novel learning system to help its users master a new language faster, has raised a $4.9 million funding round led by Denver-based Stout Street Capital. Other ...

Reading is one of the effective ways to solidify your English speaking skills. It improves your vocabulary. It helps you ...

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This article was originally featured in The Conversation. Kyle Mahowald is an assistant professor of Linguistics, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts; Anna A. Ivanova is a PhD ...