Duolingo was what got me started with Spanish in the first place. I picked it up years ago, learned some basic phrases, and for a while, I was consistent enough to build a streak. However, that ...

The rich folks who control AI companies will get richer. Most other people’s fortunes will decline as their skills lose value and they fail to get new jobs. To prevent the U.S. from suffering mass ...

Babbel focuses on helping users build practical conversation skills, not just memorize vocabulary. Lessons are designed by ...

A linguist explains what makes human English human, and why you shouldn’t overdo it with large language models.

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Do you ever feel scared to speak in English? Lots of people find speaking a different language stressful. Beth and Pippa talk about learning languages and how to fight your fears of speaking English.

We’re always looking for new ways to help our learners become better English speakers. The ideas and tips in this new podcast provide extra tools for learners to overcome their anxieties around having ...

Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words. Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words. Miso, a ...