“It’s a delight to be able to read a short story in German ... the idea that adults, especially older ones, just can’t learn languages as easily as children can. Linguists have long ...

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 .

Let’s hear it for the written word. Learning to read can have profound effects on the wiring of the adult brain, even in regions that aren’t usually associated with reading and writing.

She said some 2.4m adults in England can barely read or ... It was his daughter who prompted him to learn to read to a better standard. "I've got a little girl and she likes me to read books ...

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 ...

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.