The coronavirus pandemic has largely put a pause on live performances, but new research suggests there may be a way for singers to safely showcase their talents: Keep the volume down. Preliminary data ...

An international team proposes replacing Hockett’s feature checklist with a model of language as a dynamic, multimodal, and socially evolving system.

Language barriers significantly limit access to health care for U.S. residents with limited English proficiency — a population of over 25 million people nationwide, including more than 500,000 in ...

In an era of dwindling budgets, universities have identified language programs as an area for possible cuts. Languages with few students are being framed as luxuries that cannot be afforded during a ...

At Connecticut College, students explore intercultural communication skills as an integral part of liberal learning. All students are expected to study another language for at least two semesters; ...

A new report has found that 2023 was not a great year for female characters in speaking roles in film. With big films like Barbie, 2023 might seem like a great year for female lead blockbusters, but ...

Public speaking was once seen as a vital civic duty in Ancient Greece, and today, it remains a powerful skill that reflects critical thinking, leadership, and confidence. In this immersive learning ...