Category Archives: Study about Language Learning

Here’s a question for all parents who have read Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (No. 6 on The New York Times’ nonfiction bestseller list) and who worry that maybe they should push their children harder. Chua has … Continue reading →

1. To increase global understanding 2. To improve employment potential 3. To increase native language ability 4. To sharpen cognitive and life skills 5. To improve chances of entry into college or graduate school 6. To appreciate international literature, music, … Continue reading →

After reading the articles from msnbc.msn.com and Times of India about learning two languages, I wonder what people really think are the top 5 reasons to learn a new language? I wanted to start this blog so that everyone can add a benefit/reason or vote one … Continue reading →

Brains of multilingual people are more flexible, providing a buffer, research shows WASHINGTON — Mastering a second language can pump up the brain in ways that seem to delay getting Alzheimer’s disease later on, scientists said Friday. While the new research … Continue reading →

NEW DELHI: Hindi, one of the official languages of India may soon give popular languages of the world such as Mandarin and Spanish a run for their money. The emergence of India as a hub for global companies seems to … Continue reading →