Language learning is a fascinating and intricate process that has intrigued scholars and researchers for centuries. It is not only a means of communication but also a window into the complex workings ...

Two popular approaches for customizing large language models (LLMs) for downstream tasks are fine-tuning and in-context learning (ICL). In a recent study, researchers at Google DeepMind and Stanford ...

Learn how to install and use Hermes Agent to automate complex tasks, benchmark AI models like GPT 5.5, and run iterative ...

Traditional approaches to adult language teaching often use resources such as textbooks and generic learning materials that are less than inspiring for learners. New research shows using popular song, ...

Memento-Skills lets AI agents rewrite their own skills using reinforcement learning, hitting 80% task success vs. 50% for ...

I have shared many columns about how teachers might want to consider—and how they might not want to consider—using artificial intelligence in the classroom. You can see many of those previous posts ...

Learning a new language is one of those goals that many people share, but is hard to achieve in practice. Tools like Duolingo have gained popularity by gamifing the language learning experience, but ...

Your host in Osaka, Japan, slips on a pair of headphones and suddenly hears your words transformed into flawless Kansai Japanese. Even better, their reply in their native tongue comes through ...

In June, I’m excited to visit Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for the first time as a chaperone for my daughter’s class trip. This trip has been in the making for nearly two years, and to get ready, ...