A new study has examined the role of several cognitive functions in young students learning to write English, their second language. The study conducted a battery of cognitive tests, gauged the ...

While kids can pick up new languages at a rapid clip, we adults often struggle to remember the word for fork three months into French class. Historically, this age-related mismatch in language ...

A pervasive narrative has taken hold in education: generative AI (genAI) is an unstoppable force, and educators must adapt or ...

In our diverse and interconnected world, learning foreign languages is not only a powerful skill, but also essential for cross-cultural communication. But as translation and interpretation tools ...

Transfer learning has emerged as a pivotal strategy, particularly in the realm of large language models (LLMs). But what exactly is this concept, and how does it revolutionize the way AI systems learn ...

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 ...