“Every time a language disappears, a speaking voice also disappears, a way to make sense of reality disappears, a way to interact with nature disappears, a way to describe and name animals and plants disappears,” says Jordi Bascompte, researcher in the Department of Evolutional Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich.

From inside the womb and as soon as they enter the world, babies absorb information from their environment and the adults around them, quickly learning after birth how to start communicating through cries, sounds, giggles, and other kinds of baby talk. But are a child’s long-term language skills shaped by how their brain develops during infancy, and how much of their language development is influenced by their environment and upbringing?

Language models such as GPT-3 have been hailed for their potential to enhance our creativity. Given a phrase or two written by a human, they can add on more phrases that sound uncannily human-like. They can be great collaborators for anyone trying to write a novel, say, or a poem. GPT-3 is a smart and poetic AI. Unfortunately, it also says terrible things about Muslims.

Scientists say that the recordings are evidence that musk ducks are like parrots in that they are vocal language learners.

In our daily lives, we spend a lot more time tapping at a screen and typing on a keyboard than writing with pencil and pen, so does handwriting tuition still offer anything useful? Absolutely, according to a new study.

Suzie watched her son's development deteriorate for years. Doctors said it was all part of the process, but they were wrong.

European nations have come and gone, but for more than 1,500 years, a Slavic-speaking ethnic minority has remained inside Germany.

Long before Jamestown or the Pilgrim Fathers landed at Massachusetts in 1620, the US English style of spelling words such as 'honor', 'color', and 'center' were alive and well in British English. Etymologist and broadcaster Susie Dent opens an 'aluminum' can of worms and teaches Brits a thing or two about their shared linguistic heritage. Script and narration: Susie Dent Animation: Dominika Ozynska and Adrian Hartrick

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One of the most common misconceptions about sign language is that it's the same wherever you go. That's simply not the case. With that in mind, let's take a look at 9 examples of sign languages from around the world.

There are 7,000 languages in the world, 4,000 of which are written, but only 100 can be translated with automated tools such as Google Translate. Is it possible to crack the others?

Is learning languages with Netflix possible? In this article we look at some of the ways to maximize your learning experience while watching Netflix.

In this article we will be taking a look at why Encore!!! is the best app to learn Italian, as well as discover the best way to learn Italian fast.

If you are wondering how to learn a new language by yourself, this article will serve as a guide to helping you achieve that goal fast and with fun.

In this article, we explain how to learn German online and provide several tips for choosing the best app to learn German with your smartphone.

How the right made the word "Orwellian" an empty cliché.

HiNative is a unique app to learn languages because it’s actually a questions and answers platform where learners can ask native speakers from around the world questions about language and culture.

Although it was the language of sacred texts and ritual, modern Hebrew wasn't spoken in conversation till the late nineteenth century.

Learning Mandarin is one of the most difficult challenges any English speaker can undertake. Equip yourself with the best apps to learn Mandarin.

If you are looking for the best Duolingo alternative, this comparison of Duolingo and Encore!!! will help you select the right app for your needs.