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Learning a new language has been shown to delay the onset of dementia. But can an interactive language app do the trick? Duolingo, Babbel and others have been growing in popularity among older adults ...

Speak, a language learning app, takes a different approach to language learning, and after years on Duolingo, I'm loving ...

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 ...

I’ve always wanted to be fluent in multiple languages, but at 27 years old with just English under my belt, I think I’m falling behind on my polyglot dream. It’s partly my fault — I studied French in ...

Lots of people say they want to learn a language, but the task itself can be daunting if you don’t know where to start. I remember approaching college eager to learn Italian. Fortunately, Stanford ...

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