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Yiddish isn’t a dialect or a jargon. It’s a language all to itself! Tormented by the past, forgotten by the present, Yiddish is a language in danger of disappearing. Let’s see what makes it so unique.

What goes on in the brain of a bilingual person, and what are the effects of being raised in two languages?

Learning a bit of Latin is a cool way to delve into your own language.

The concept of “Mom” is universal — and, for the most part, so is the name we’ve given her.

Can’t decide which new language to take up? Give yourself a break by learning one of these languages that are easy for English speakers to master.

Well, they come from all over, you see.

And, or and more, in German!

The human brain has been wired to respond to stories since the days of oral tradition, mythology and folklore. Turns out, storytelling is also an effective means of language learning.

You might know Spanish, but do you KNOW Spanish?

How did the Italian language influence Lunfardo, the dialect spoken by Argentinians in Buenos Aires?

English and French are a no-brainer, but Canada’s other leading languages may surprise you.

If you thought Chinese was a language on its own or even believed there were but a few, prepare to have your mind changed.