FeaturedNeuroscience·January 20, 2016·4 min readAbility to Learning Second Language May Depend on Strength of Brain ConnectionsResearchers report the strength of certain brain connections may predict success, or failure, at learning a second language.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2015·3 min readBetter Cognitive Function After Stroke For Bilingual PatientsA new study reports bilingual patients are twice as likely to have normal cognitive function following a stroke than a person who speaks only one language.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 12, 2017·4 min readBilingual Children Are Better at Recognizing VoicesAccording to researchers, bilingual children perform better at voice recognition and processing than monolingual children.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 10, 2016·4 min readBilingual People Have Improved Attention ControlBilingual people may have a cognitive advantage when it comes to maintaining attention and focus, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 16, 2015·4 min readBilingual People Have More Gray MatterA new study reports people who speak more than one language have more gray matter in the areas of the brain associated with executive control.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 3, 2021·5 min readBilingualism as a Natural Therapy for Autistic ChildrenBilingualism in children on the autism spectrum partly makes up for deficits in theory of mind and executive function, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 3, 2021·5 min readBilingualism Comes Naturally to Our BrainsLanguage switching comes naturally for bilingual people as their brains have a mechanism that does not detect a switch in language, allowing for a seamless transition in comprehending more than one language at once.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 6, 2018·3 min readBilingualism Could Offset Brain Changes in Alzheimer’sA new study reports bilingual people have an advantage when it comes to brain plasticity. Researchers report being multilingual could help stave off cognitive decline associated with dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2017·5 min readBilingualism May Save Brain Resources As You AgeAging bilingual brains are more efficient and economical with their resources, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 18, 2017·4 min readDutch Courage: Alcohol Improves Foreign Language SkillsBilingual people show improved ability to speak in their second language after consuming alcohol, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·July 17, 2017·5 min readExposing Infants to Foreign Languages Ignites LearningResearchers from the University of Washington report that with special tuition, babies from monolingual homes can develop bilingual abilities that remain even after their training is complete.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2022·4 min readExposure to Accents Helps Children Learn WordsChildren exposed to diverse regional accents on a frequent basis have an edge when it comes to language acquisition.Read More