Language learning is a fascinating and intricate process that has intrigued scholars and researchers for centuries. It is not only a means of communication but also a window into the complex workings ...

The acquisition of language is a multifaceted process that extends well beyond deliberate instruction. Recent studies indicate that implicit learning—whereby individuals unconsciously absorb the ...

Boris Vazquez-Calvo is principal investigator of two funded research projects: (1) SEGUE: Social Media and Video Games in language learning and teaching of student teachers (ref.: B1-2021_33, ...

We learn about language acquisition and how the process differs for babies and adults. Exposure to language as infants doesn’t just help us say those first words but gives us the tools we need to ...

This chapter provides a broad overview of the findings from research on bilingualism and second-language learning, including types of bilingualism, linguistic aspects of second-language acquisition, ...

The sixth edition of the South Asian Forum on the Acquisition and Processing of Language (SAFAL) will be held between 17-19 November 2025 at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The conference will ...

Thor Sawin has received funding for teacher development projects through the State Department Fulbright Specialist and English Language Specialist program, as well as the US Air Force and LCC ...

Language learning anxiety, or the stress that accompanies language learning in the classroom, is well-established in the literature (Sparks and Ganschow, 2007; Woodrow, 2006; Truitt, 1995), along with ...