There’s a common assumption that if someone starts learning a language when they are very young, they will quickly become fluent. Many people also assume that it will become much harder to learn a ...

While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life.

My philological studies have satisfied me that a gifted person ought to learn English (barring spelling and pronouncing), in ...

Traumatic experiences can have ripple effects that permeate across many aspects of people's lives. For students, adverse ...

It turns out not everyone enjoys being corrected. Teaching correct English can spark strong reactions, but clear communication still matters. Here’s a lighthearted look at the feedback—and why grammar ...

A leading grammar school has introduced ‘tutor proof’ 11+ tests to protect children from the ‘insidious rise’ of the tutoring industry and to help boost social mobility. Chris Evans, headmaster of ...

People who were kids in the 1960s, largely late baby boomers and older Gen Xers, learned many life lessons that are sadly rare today, given the rise of gentle and overprotective parenting trends.

Florida lawmakers are considering bills to expand the state's swim lesson voucher program. The proposed expansion would make children aged 1 to 7 eligible for free swim classes. Florida currently ...

Vermont’s youngest and oldest residents will soon have more opportunities to engage with the arts, thanks to grant programs from the Vermont Arts Council, according to a community announcement from ...

Understanding the basics of managing money, budgeting, and investing can set the foundation for a secure financial future. For children, building financial literacy skills from an early age equips ...