If you are curious about the world, the growing number of English Language Learners in your classroom represents a tremendous opportunity to connect with students from all over the planet as well as ...

This chapter provides a broad overview of the findings from research on bilingualism and second-language learning, including types of bilingualism, linguistic aspects of second-language acquisition, ...

In a study of nearly 700,000 English speakers, researchers from Boston College, MIT and Harvard have discovered the optimal years to learn a second language extend to the cusp of adulthood, the team ...

No perfect age: Research shows children, teens, and adults each have distinct advantages when learning a second language, from neuroplasticity to problem-solving skills. Mindset matters: Motivation, ...

If you want to learn a foreign language, should you begin before a certain age in order to fully master it? Popular opinion holds that young children find it easier than adults because childhood is a ...

Over the past several years, there has been an increased research output in the field of language acquisition and its effects on the brain. This is especially true with regards to the effects of ...

Where is the best place to find out information about the ESL Program? You're here. The ESL webpage is our primary mode of communication and includes program standards, ESL course requirements, ...

A Canadian study has found that many autistic children can acquire a second language without direct social exposure, often through videos or tablets. The research challenges traditional views on early ...