More than half of the world's population speaks more than one language—but there is no consistent method for defining ...

More than half of the world's population speaks more than one language—but there is no consistent method for defining "bilingual" or "multilingual ...

On International Mother Language Day, we are pleased to release our publication titled “Multilingualism at the United Nations”. This is the second volume of the “Why it Matters” series that focuses on ...

For a considerable time already there has been discussion within scientific circles about whether knowing and using multiple languages could possibly have positive effects on the human brain and ...

A doctoral thesis shows that Finnish teachers need more information, material and training to support multilingualism in school. Finnish society, as well as Finnish schools, have always been ...

One interpretation of Barroso’s choice of portfolio for Orban is that he has simply chosen the path of least possible disruption. The decision to take responsibility for consumer protection away from ...

On South Goulburn Island, a small, forested isle off Australia’s northern coast, a settlement called Warruwi Community consists of some 500 people who speak among themselves around nine different ...

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the ability to communicate, learn, and participate online depends heavily on language. Yet, most of ...

In the 2022-23 academic year, 763,660 international students pursued degrees in the UK, representing 26 per cent of the total student population. While these figures from the Higher Education ...

Learning their community language outside the home enhances minority ethnic children's development, according to research led from the University of Birmingham. The research found that attending ...