Learning a new language can be challenging, scary and even messy. ELT consultant Antonia Clare explains why this is good for learners.

But many speakers of foreign languages extolled the benefits. Four native English speakers tell the BBC how making the effort to learn a second language is important - and how it changed their life.

Some people pick up languages like colds, or sunburns—without effort, through simple immersion in the atmosphere. Others can’t hear the word ‘conjugate’ ...

Whether your goal is to remain relevant in your current position, switch jobs or launch an encore career, acquiring a second language could set you apart from the sea of qualified (and younger ...

Why is learning body language useful? Answer by Dr. Abbie Maroño, Studied Human Behavior Analysis.

International Mother Language Day is an important day celebrated around the world on February 21st each year. But why do we celebrate it, and what does it mean?

Readers stress the importance of language study. To the Editor: Re “Don’t Let Language Education Slip,” by Bénédicte de Montlaur (Op-Ed, March 27): Speaking and understanding another ...

While learning a foreign language theoretically presents a valuable opportunity to communicate or think in a different way, a foreign language requirement is problematic.