New data suggest that a shockingly large portion of adults in the rich world might not be. Roughly one-fifth of people aged 16 to 65 perform no better in tests of maths and reading than would be ...

People who learn to read as adults show profound changes in deep ... and that's why they are so much better in learning foreign languages, for example, than adults," Huettig said.

Learning to read and write can change people's lives. Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. Sure, I enjoy reading – and it’s also a great way to pass the time on my ...

It takes over a year of listening and observing before children say their first words, with reading and writing coming much later. However, for adults learning a foreign language, the process is ...

For those looking to learn a new language, the process can feel daunting, especially as an adult. It’s long been thought that the earlier you learn new skills, the easier they are to pick up .

The Santa Barbara Public Library will offer a free online training course for community members who would like to be able to help adults and children with dyslexia learn to read better.

IT’S never too late to learn another language. Surprisingly, under controlled conditions adults turn out to be better than children at acquiring a new language skill. It is widely believed that ...