How would you define the word cute, as in 'your child is cute”? Could you explain the idiom, 'It's raining cats and dogs,” to someone who doesn't speak English? Linda Merritt's students often ...

Quazel, a spin-off from ETH Zurich, has launched a language learning app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to engage users in conversations. The AI tutor adapts to the users' language skills and ...

Duolingo, the popular language-learning app, has launched Duolingo Max, a new subscription tier that includes a virtual language tutor powered by the recently released GPT-4 AI model, TechRadar ...

Why learn a new language? Should students do it for a Harvard language citation? For a study abroad program? For job opportunities at international companies? For fun? The answer to all of these is ...

There are a lot of exercises you can do to learn a new language, such as listening to radio programs, reading, and watching TV in your chosen target language. But to get that done you have to make an ...

When I started learning Spanish, using my Kindle as a "language tutor" didn't strike me. At first, I just wanted to read short stories and look up words quickly. But over time, I discovered that my ...

Language-learning platform Busuu, which has fast expanded to take on traditional giants like Duolingo, says it has acquired the live video tutoring company Verbling for an undisclosed amount, other ...

Baer faced these same cultural barriers living in Naples, Italy, for three years while her husband was stationed there in the Navy. The experience motivated her to later become a volunteer tutor at ...

Learning a new language has always been on my list of goals to tackle someday. I’ve picked up textbooks, downloaded apps on my phone, and watched a few Spanish shows with subtitles. But nothing ever ...