Learning a new language is an exciting challenge, but a variety of factors beyond practice and vocabulary also influence it. Being bilingual, your age, and even the way you deal with figurative language all play a major part in how well and easily you can learn a new language. Whether you’re a child learning your second language or an adult who wants to give something new a shot, understanding how these factors play into the equation can be what sets you apart.

Today, we’ll discuss how bilingualism, age, and figurative language affect how we learn and how they can help make you a more effective communicator.

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English and Mandarin languages

From English to Mandarin – The Most Widely Spoken Languages

Did you know that we have over 7,000 living languages in the world? That’s right … Continue Reading

Powerful figurative language

Transform Your Conversations with Powerful Figurative Language Ideas

Have you ever noticed that some people capture your attention with every word that … Continue Reading

Mastering French accent

Master French Accents Without the Stress

Picture this. You’ve spent months learning Parisian French and are finally … Continue Reading

Language ideas and conferences

Where Language Ideas and Innovations Flourish

Did you know that we have over 7,000 natural languages in the world? How …Continue Reading

Benefits of bilingual learning

How Two Languages Can Help You Learn More

Did you know that 40% of the people in the world can only speak one … Continue Reading

Age and language connection

Is There a Connection Between Age and Language Learning

With the world becoming a global village, more people have chosen to … Continue Reading

Understanding speech process

The Process of Speech Comprehension in Detail

When broken down into the individual mechanical and neurological … Continue Reading

Body language and speech

How Body Language Affects Speaking a Second Language

Body language is a strong tool for second-language speakers to help get their … Continue Reading

SLM and pronunciation tips

SLM and How It Helps You Master Second Language Pronunciation

The Speech Learning Model, SLM, is a model of L2 pronunciation that explains … Continue Reading

Experimental phonetics research

How Does Experimental Phonetics Help Us Understand Speech

When you break down language and communication, it is the act of producing … Continue Reading

Hearing vowels in language

How We Hear Vowels in a Second Language

Each language has its alphabet and word constructs, but vowels are …Continue Reading

First language influence

How Your First Language Affects Second Language Sounds

Our brains are built to pick up the sounds of the L1 we hear from … Continue Reading

Language learning studies

Language Perception and Learning Studies

Academic studies have broadened our understanding of how people learn ….Continue Reading

Brain plasticity and speech

The Science of Brain Plasticity and Its Impact on Speech Acquisition

Children often learn languages more easily than adults, and research still regularly … Continue Reading

AI and language generation

How AI is Creating Text Like Never Before

Today, Large Language Models (LLMs) are at the forefront of the most extensive … Continue Reading