The idea that we have brains hardwired with a mental template for learning grammar—famously espoused by Noam Chomsky of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—has dominated linguistics for almost ...

A new study reveals children's language development is a learnt skill and is intricately linked to their ability to recognize patterns in their environment. A new study reveals children's language ...

Language learning is a fascinating and intricate process that has intrigued scholars and researchers for centuries. It is not only a means of communication but also a window into the complex workings ...

The older we get, the more difficult it becomes to learn another language. Why? Some say our brains are only built for it when we are young. Some say it is the way we are taught that does not cater ...

Researchers find a link between early vocabulary composition and later language development in children with cochlear implants. A University of Miami study offers new insights into language ...