Language learning is a fascinating and intricate process that has intrigued scholars and researchers for centuries. It is not only a means of communication but also a window into the complex workings ...

Giosuè Baggio is in the Language Acquisition and Language Processing Lab, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim NO-7491, Norway. Binz et al. explore horizontal integration ...

The study of linguistic cognition takes you into the heart of the mind. Cognitive linguists examine the language that we use to tell stories, describe feelings and sensory experiences, collaborate ...

Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school. But ...

A new study suggests that everyday multilingual habits—from chatting with neighbors to revisiting a childhood language—may help preserve memory, attention, and brain flexibility as we age. An ...

The songbird is among the classical species studied as a model for understanding the neurobiology of language. It uses song and vocalization to communicate information for its survival. The songbird’s ...

Movement Matters edited by Sheila L. Macrine and Jennifer M.B. Fugate (on sale April 19, 2022 from the MIT Press) examines why today's complex problems demand a radically new way of thinking—one in ...

When OpenAI released “study mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational benefits. “When ChatGPT is prompted to teach or tutor, it can significantly improve academic performance,” the ...