Challenging common myths shows that language learning is more accessible, engaging, and beneficial than many people think.

As a student I learned only a smattering of words in my high school German classes. I’m not alone. Less than one percent of Americans master a foreign language in the classroom. And like, I suspect, ...

Here’s the latest installment in a series on ways to help ELLs develop more English-speaking skills ... To become well-spoken and effective communicators, English-learners, hereafter referred to as ...

Strategies like extending wait time and having students write before speaking create conditions for English learners to feel ...

Half of the world population is bilingual, but only 25% of Americans can hold a conversation in another language. Changing that is one of the goals of language advocacy efforts, such as the Lead with ...

How can I improve my English? This was a question frequently posed by my students in South Korea. My initial advice was straightforward – dedicate time and effort. However, both my students and I ...