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Lingo Tours will be at ACTFL 2022 in Boston! Stop by and see them at Booth 1722!

Happy Lunar New Year! Gong hei fat choy!

International education welcomes Year of the Tiger

https://thepienews.com/news/year-of-the-tiger-welcomed/

Where are our animal-loving linguists??

In the latest issue of Language Magazine, researchers discussed findings from a recent study that indicates that dogs can differentiate between languages. "During their lives with humans, dogs pick up on the auditory regularities of the language they are exposed to,” says study co-author Hernández-Pérez.

“This study showed for the first time that a nonhuman brain can distinguish between two languages,” says Attila Andics, senior author of the study. “It is exciting, because it reveals that the capacity to learn about the regularities of a language is not uniquely human."

Dogs Can Differentiate Languages - Language Magazine Dog brains can detect speech and show different activity patterns to familiar and unfamiliar languages, according to a new brain-imaging study published in NeuroImage (“Speech Naturalness Detection and Language Representation in the Dog Brain”) by researchers from the Department of Ethology at E...

“After the primary language, what second languages are used as native tongues in your country?

The answer reveals a lot about history and location. Whether through immigration, colonization, or local culture, a primary language can either spread around the world or remain rooted in place.

This map shows the second most commonly spoken primary language in most countries,” writes Omri Wallach.

Mapped: Second Primary Languages Around the World This fascinating map highlights the second most commonly spoken primary language in almost nearly every country.

This new year marks the start of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages as recognized by the United Nations. This resolution, which was voted in by the UN General Assembly, was developed to highlight the urgency of preserving Indigenous languages.

Sam, one of our lovely Lingo Immersion students, was traveling in France this summer and, purely by coincidence, ran into Lydie, her Lingo Immersion French teacher! Completely unplanned and unintentional, this chance encounter in Aix-en-Provence was a delight for both teacher and student alike. We’re thrilled that they shared this special moment with us. It’s a small world after all! 🎶 🇫🇷 🇺🇸

A recent UK study highlighted the use of diaries as a tool for adults learning a language. Learners found it extremely helpful in making language connections and memorizing new vocabulary. What’s your “go to” tool or strategy for ?

How keeping a diary can help adults learn a foreign language A post-lesson diary is a promising teaching tool which helps students reflect on language connections and replay their learning steps.

Why should you learn a new language? We can think of hundreds of reasons! Tech Bullion shares 12 of the most compelling ones below.👇 What's your why?

12 Reasons Why You Should Learn a New Language | TechBullion According to a paper published by the Cambridge University Press in 2018 titled “How long does it take to learn a foreign language?” an adult has to spend at least 530 hours to reach CEFR’s B2 level of proficiency. It is the level where the speaker can clearly and confidently communicate with ...

Bravo to the Scottish government on their new policy under which primary school students will learn English plus TWO other languages by the time they finish their middle years program!

Dr. Colin Christie of the University of Aberdeen stated that this “is a positive step in introducing primary learners to the joys of learning languages. The wider benefits of language learning include an openness and awareness of other cultures, an increased confidence in communication, a development of cognitive abilities, an improved understanding of one’s own language, and a broader international perspective.”

https://www-pressandjournal-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/schools-family/3184165/catching-up-with-the-rest-of-the-world-the-foreign-languages-revolution-in-scottish-schools/amp/

Catching up with the rest of the world: The foreign languages revolution in Scottish schools From August 2021, pupils will be learning two foreign languages by the latter stages of primary school, as part of an ambitious government plan.

🧠 We are fascinated with languages and always like to keep tabs on the latest research about language acquisition and the brain!

🧠 “Research looking into the brains of multilingual people finds they have trained their brains to learn languages. The lasting aspect of this is that it makes it easier for people equipped with these skills to acquire more new languages once they have grasped the basics of a second or third language."

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Essential Science: Learning languages and shaping our brains Brain preserved in formaldehyde. - David SilverbergLinguistics refers to the scientific study of language. This includes probing the unconscious knowledge that humans have about language. Also, with considering how children acquire language. Plus, the structure of language in general and of particul...

“According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 20 percent of Americans can speak two or more languages — but some students are up for the challenge.”

Hear from four students, who speak four or more languages, to learn the secrets of their success. 👇🏼

Practicing polyglots: Rice students talk speaking multiple languages Learning a second language is never easy, let alone learning a third, fourth or beyond — especially in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 20 percent of Americans can speak two or more languages — but some Rice students are up for the challenge. The Thresher spoke with f...

As we celebrate King’s Day today in the Netherlands, we wanted to share some fun facts about the Dutch language:

🇳🇱 Dutch is considered to be the easiest language for English speakers to learn.
🇳🇱 Dutch is spoken by over 150,000 Americans.
🇳🇱 Dutch is known for its long compound words, with some words containing between 30-60 letters!
🇳🇱 Dutch people call their language "nederlands."