The older we get, the more difficult it becomes to learn another language. Why? Some say our brains are only built for it when we are young. Some say it is the way we are taught that does not cater ...

A critical examination of theoretical perspectives accounting for second language learning processes. The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, ...

An introduction to approaches and theories in applied linguistics with particular focus on language learning processes. The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, ...

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.

We learn about language acquisition and how the process differs for babies and adults. Exposure to language as infants doesn’t just help us say those first words but gives us the tools we need to ...

Around 70 million people – including Bill Gates – have signed up for the language learning app Duolingo. The app has received plenty of media attention, and its creators claim that it can help anyone ...