Languages are central to human interaction and culture, serving as the medium through which we communicate, share knowledge, and express our identities. This extensive exploration delves into the multifaceted nature of languages, from their origins and evolution to their role in society today. 1. The Essence of Language Language is more than a set of … Read more
**Introduction** Languages are fundamental to human communication, culture, and identity. They shape how we think, connect, and interact with the world. From ancient scripts to modern digital communication, the evolution of languages reflects human progress and societal changes.This comprehensive exploration delves into the history of languages, their significance, and their impact on various aspects of … Read more
What is Sign Language? Sign language is a visual means of communicating using hand gestures, facial expressions, and body language. It’s not just a collection of random signs; it’s a fully-fledged language with its own grammar and syntax. For the deaf community, sign language is more than a tool—it’s an essential part of their identity … Read more
Each day, Valerie Carroll, an English Language Development teacher at Palmyra Area School District spends the first hours of her day at the high school, teaching two periods of ELD, then quickly meeting with as many teachers and administrators at the high school as she can. Then, she’s off to Forge Road Elementary to teach … Read more
Summary: Children and adolescents experience intrinsic joy in learning new words, a pleasure that persists up to adulthood. The research aimed to understand and measure the emotional responses of young learners during word acquisition, using a method where participants aged 10 to 18 deduced meanings from sentence contexts across 40 trials. Not only did participants … Read more
The Global Online Language Learning Market Size was Valued at USD 15.24 Billion in 2023 and the Worldwide Online Language Learning Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 54.95 Billion by 2033, according to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting. Companies covered: Vipkid, Berlitz Languages, Sanako Corporation, Pearson ELT, Inlingua International, 51talk, … Read more
English learners’ average English-language proficiency scores have remained in decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new assessment data from the WIDA consortium. The WIDA consortium, which runs the ACCESS online language assessment, reported that average scores from 2023 across grade-level clusters remain lower than pre-pandemic averages. Pronounced declines appeared in grades … Read more
Cognitive scientist Michael Frank studies differences in how children and AI learn language. There is a “data gap” between the billions of words ChatGPT has to work with and the millions of words a toddler is exposed to. But, says Frank, children learn in a rich social context that supports their learning. He’s currently conducting … Read more
Summary: A new study reveals a novel intervention that significantly enhances math performance among third-grade English language learners. By integrating key concepts from the science of reading and math, the intervention, conducted over 10 weeks with sessions twice a week, demonstrated notable improvements in comprehension, visualization, and problem-solving skills compared to general instruction. The research … Read more