This course will survey the field of methodology in second language teaching. Students will examine past and present second language learning and teaching experiences in a variety of contexts. The ...

But an in-depth look at the science behind how language is developed reveals an interesting parallel between the science of reading and second language learning. In fact, the science of reading can ...

The world is becoming more linguistically diverse and there’s a growing demand for teachers equipped with training and experience in teaching English as a second language, both in the K-12 and ...

The acquisition of vocabulary in a second language is a multifaceted process, encompassing both explicit instruction and incidental learning. Contemporary research highlights the importance of digital ...

I've been an English-as-a-second-language teacher in Peru for over a decade. Teaching kids the basics of their native language will help them learn other languages later. Learning a new language also ...

It doesn’t have to be all fun and games. Shutterstock People often assume that children learn new languages easily and without effort, regardless of the situation they find themselves in. But is it ...

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) defines dyslexia as a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read (see here). The ...

The focus of this section is on strategies to support resettled refugees’ acquisition of the language of the receiving community (often referred to as the target language). Some of the principles and ...

In November 2025, the British Council hosted the Language, Education and Inclusion Conference in Abuja. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, teachers and development partners from ...