In today’s world, multilingual contexts are the norm rather than the exception. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Atlas of Languages reveals that ...

The acquisition of vocabulary in a second language is a multifaceted process, encompassing both explicit instruction and incidental learning. Contemporary research highlights the importance of digital ...

This course will survey the field of methodology in second language teaching. Students will examine past and present second language learning and teaching experiences in a variety of contexts. The ...

Data-driven learning (DDL) has emerged as a transformative approach in language education, harnessing the power of large textual databases to facilitate empirical insights for teaching and learning.

Loudoun County School Board members on Monday reviewed data about the school division’s language instruction. Currently, ...

People learn a second language for many reasons, including work, to better understand the world, an interest in the culture of the language itself, and love. Learning a language has many benefits. For ...

A pervasive narrative has taken hold in education: generative AI (genAI) is an unstoppable force, and educators must adapt or ...

Nina Greenwood is a passionate educator, founder and CEO of Happy Plum Language Learning, an Ed-Tech startup based out of Harvard i-lab. As the CEO and founder of an innovative edtech startup, I’ve ...

As a UD world language education major, you'll learn the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of our changing and global world — and prepare others to do the same. Upon graduation, you'll ...

How can I improve my English? This was a question frequently posed by my students in South Korea. My initial advice was straightforward – dedicate time and effort. However, both my students and I ...

In November 2025, the British Council hosted the Language, Education and Inclusion Conference in Abuja. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, teachers and development partners from ...

This week’s new question-of-the-week is: What are effective assessment strategies for multilingual learners? Assessment is a key element of teaching—we need to know where our students are in the ...