Have you ever tried to learn another language? If so, you know how tough it can be. Now imagine trying to learn another language everyone already expects you to know. SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: Have you ...

Kathya Velazquez and Daniela Luna are heritage language learners. "I was born in Tijuana, Mexico," Velazquez said. "I lived there for about three years. And then, my parents and I moved over here to ...

With over 150 countries represented at Columbia, it is no surprise that the University must meet a vast array of language needs. For children of immigrants, learning their native language can mean a ...

There is an overwhelming lack of foreign language education throughout schools in the United States. Many individuals experience a withdrawal from their mother tongue and either speak English with ...

(NAPSI)—For generations, families were told they had to leave their language behind to succeed in America. Today, we know the truth: English proficiency paired with bilingualism is not a barrier—it’s ...

In the beginning, learning a new language can seem impossible. Not only are you expected to memorize a sea of new vocabulary and a maze of complex syntax rules, but you also have to be willing to make ...

This post was updated March 14 at 6:43 p.m. It can be easy to generalize the experiences of second-generation immigrants in the United States. However, everyone’s upbringing is unique, and immigrant ...

Language-learning app Duolingo just released its second annual Language Report, and two things are clear: Netflix and TikTok really have an international grip on the culture, and people are deep in ...

Nearly 1 billion people speak Mandarin Chinese. NPR Short Wave host Emily Kwong is not among them. As a third-generation Chinese-American, her "heritage language" was lost through the generations.