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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, ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Everyone knows that picking up a second language grows more difficult with age. And in a new study, scientists have pinpointed the ...

Learning a new language can feel like standing at the base of a towering mountain, unsure of where to begin or how to reach the summit. Maybe you’ve tried traditional methods—textbooks, flashcards, or ...

Idioms are an often invisible barrier to understanding and inclusion for second-language speakers because their meanings rely on shared culture as well as language.