Do you know how languages were created? How was the first language formed? If you dig deeper, you may find that there are many theories related to the origin of the human language over time. The ...

Some may remember taking foreign language classes during school or in preparation for a new job or some travel. There are over 7,100 spoken languages in the world, according to Ethnologue. While it’s ...

Dots on the maps in this piece represent, among other things, efforts to revitalize a language as well as communities of speakers. Most people think of endangered languages as far-flung or exotic, the ...

Corrections & clarifications: An earlier version of this story contained inaccurate or incomplete facts about the history of language. Language is an essential part of human communication, allowing ...

There’s never been a better time to learn Korean. It’s one of the fastest-growing languages in the world, outpacing traditionally popular rivals like Chinese in multiple markets – reflecting the ...