The acquisition of language is a multifaceted process that extends well beyond deliberate instruction. Recent studies indicate that implicit learning—whereby individuals unconsciously absorb the ...

Data-driven learning (DDL) has emerged as a transformative approach in language education, harnessing the power of large textual databases to facilitate empirical insights for teaching and learning.

GenAI may be accelerating a developmental transition in how learners conceptualize programming itself.

With the rapid advancement of Large Language Models (LLMs), an increasing number of researchers are focusing on Generative Recommender Systems (GRSs). Unlike traditional recommendation systems that ...

WIRED tests the benefits and limitations of using generative AI, specifically ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, as a language tutor for travelers. When OpenAI launched ChatGPT late in 2022, it set off a ...

Xijia Zhang is affiliated with the University of Alberta. Kimberly Noels works for the University of Alberta. She receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Learning a new language before the Internet was brutal. It involved dense textbooks and a bunch of in-person classes, spending innumerable hours en route to full fluency. We've come a long way since ...

Speaking multiple languages could slow down brain ageing and help to prevent cognitive decline, a study of more than 80,000 people has found. The work, published in Nature Aging on 10 November, ...

The Modern Greek language has some aspects that would totally baffle a native English speaker for various reasons.

There’s a good chance learning a new language is one of your New Year’s resolutions, unless you’re hoping Google Translate will be enough for your next international adventure. Either way, you’ll need ...

Learning a new language has become more accessible and convenient with the emergence of language learning apps. With just a few taps on your smartphone, you can begin the journey of mastering a new ...