This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American To read the headline accompanying Ibbotson ...

Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) and adaptive learning systems, is rapidly transforming language learning and ...

Second language acquisition isn’t just about memorizing words—it’s a complex blend of cognitive patterns, emotional readiness, and cultural immersion. New research challenges long-held grammar ...

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Theoretical physicists use machine-learning algorithms to speed up difficult calculations and eliminate untenable theories—but could they transform what it means to make discoveries? Theoretical ...

Have you ever wanted to learn a second or third language, but didn’t have the free time to take a class? Perfect Fools created a website and Facebook app for Keewords, an online company that teaches ...

In education, as in psychology, clarity matters. Yet in everyday conversations about teaching and learning, terms like learning theory and pedagogy are often used interchangeably. Phrases such as “We ...

Foreign Language Student Residence participants eat together at their daily required dinner. The Foreign Language Student Residence program is one method for BYU students to work on their language ...