BEACH: Online translators lack context needed to learn a foreign language
Learning a second language will never become obsolete, even as translators become more sophisticated. Connecting to other cultures is only possible via true language learning
Machine Non-Learning: The Chinese Words That Trip Up Google Translate
Translating a language like Chinese – one that is radically different from the Latin language family – digital translators may not be savvy enough to provide a nuanced, reliable definition
Learning Chinese can connect you to a wide variety of people, head of Chinese Language Program says
Learning Chinese opens a new world and culture for you to explore
Human connections will always beat Google Translate
Translation apps don’t profoundly enrich your brain, your cultural understanding, your capacity for empathy, in the way that language learning does.
Why your kids should learn a foreign language
Why your children will benefit from learning a foreign language
4 Activities to Boost Target Language Vocabulary Acquisition
When it comes to helping students learn a new language the old tried-and-true flash cards are still an invaluable tool for learning new vocabulary words
How knowing a second language could protect your mind
Research shows numerous benefits to speaking multiple languages, both professionally and personally.
Why learning language early jumpstarts a child’s education
Children should begin learning a second language as early as kindergarten as it will also boost their other academic pursuits
Why learning another language can change your life
Learning a second language can open up new doors and change your life in profound ways and connect you with people around the world and their culture
How Learning A Second Language Can Improve Your Brain Health
How learning a second language can boost your brain health