You may believe an ability to learn new languages is something you’re born with, but it’s much more about belief and practice than natural talent. That’s what Carol Dweck, Stanford University … [Read more...]
January 20, 2013 by 6 Comments
3 Questions to Nobel Prize 2012 Serge Haroche
To start 2013 with a (big!) bang, I’m extremely honored to welcome Serge Haroche, Nobel Prize Winner 2012 in Physics. Receiving his prize on Dec 10th, 2012 in Stockholm, Serge … [Read more...]
December 7, 2012 by 7 Comments
Bilingualism: 3 questions to expert François Grosjean
François Grosjean is Emeritus Professor of psycholinguistics at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He is bilingual himself (French and English) with more than 30 years of experience in … [Read more...]
October 29, 2012 by 18 Comments
Is It Ever Too Late to Learn a New Language? Here Are the Facts
Thrown into a new language, children keep their eyes and ears wide open. They record, they process, they produce: they learn the language without even noticing it. They're not mulling it … [Read more...]
October 22, 2012 by 5 Comments
Busted: 10 Myths About Raising Bilingual Children
While more than 4 billion people speak at least 2 languages, there are lots of misconceptions floating around bilingualism. Sneaky ideas instilling doubt in your mind. When considering raising … [Read more...]