On a weekday afternoon, students from all over the world gather in a classroom in Queens to learn English. Tomas Yucailla Cepeda has been attending since February 2022. “It’s very, very important to ...

The long-held idea that language learning is better before adulthood is up for debate. Adults have a number of advantages when it comes to learning a second language, and it comes with major benefits.

Students at Literacy Green Bay are learning to read English for the first time. In many ways, it mirrors what students are ...

While kids can pick up new languages at a rapid clip, we adults often struggle to remember the word for fork three months into French class. Historically, this age-related mismatch in language ...

Adult education classes offer a lifeline for Californians who want to get their high school diploma or GED, acquire training for a career, hone their English skills or study for their citizenship test ...

Not speaking English is a figurative wall that obstructs millions of immigrants in California from taking full advantage of the opportunities in their new home. Although there are plenty of places ...

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For more than two years, Dulcie Shoener of Milwaukee has done daily German lessons on her smartphone. To some, that might sound like self-imposed homework, but Shoener, a language lover and the copy ...

Every business is built on its human resources. Those humans have experienced unprecedented change since 2020 and, with them, the companies they work for. Many employers are paying more, increasing ...

Contrary to conventional thinking, it's never too late to learn a new language. Use these tips to get started. For more than two years, Dulcie Shoener of Milwaukee has done daily German lessons on her ...