It's much easier to learn new languages when you are a child. What happens in the brain when you become multilingual?Paul Hardy/PantherMedia/IMAGO There are many reasons to learn a new language. It ...

Learning new languages physically changes your brain and increases your cognitive abilities. But what really happens in the brain, and does speaking many languages really make you smarter?There are ...

My father decided to start learning French when he was 57. He hired a tutor to meet with him twice a week and diligently completed his homework before every lesson. Before long, he was visiting the ...

Learning a new language is not only the path to new cultures, continents and people, it also has significant effects on the brain. Neuroscientist Kristina Wiebels explores the hidden benefits of ...

Learning a new language rewires the brain, enhancing cognitive functions and neural pathways. Studies show structural changes occur, increasing gray matter and improving communication between brain ...

Learning new languages physically changes your brain and increases your cognitive abilities. But what really happens in the brain, and does speaking many languages ...

Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to interpret language. In people, the ...