Learning another language is one of the deepest and most human things one can possibly do, writes Douglas Hofstadter.

As December's routines shift, even fifteen focused minutes a day can set off the measurable cognitive gains of learning a new language. December is a month of traditions. We light candles, wrap gifts, ...

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We live in an age where boundaries blur with a swipe, and a video call connects Tokyo to Toronto in seconds. In such a world, knowing more than one language is no longer just impressive—it’s practical ...

Dementia, a term encompassing various conditions that cause a decline in cognitive abilities, can be a frightening prospect. While there’s currently no cure, research offers encouraging possibilities.

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Translation tech has improved a lot. So why learn a language? Make life harder (and better): Learn another language. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: I want you to show up at the airport in ...

There’s a common assumption that if someone starts learning a language when they are very young, they will quickly become fluent. Many people also assume that it will become much harder to learn a ...

A new study suggests that everyday multilingual habits—from chatting with neighbors to revisiting a childhood language—may help preserve memory, attention, and brain flexibility as we age. An ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. —Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Lutfi_Ure—Getty Images via Canva, Letters: via Canva) Today, AI can ...

Apple’s Live Translation for the latest iPhone and AirPods models has been everywhere. The pitch is simple: Two people speaking different languages can understand each other instantly. In the same ...