Frontiers has launched a global call for research into the psychological and psycholinguistic processes underlying AI-mediated language learning, aiming to shift the focus from tool-based outcomes to ...

Gamification is transforming how people learn new languages by making the process more engaging, motivating, and interactive. Studies show that integrating points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges ...

Language learning motivation encompasses the multifaceted drive that compels individuals to engage with a new language. It is shaped by both intrinsic interests—such as genuine curiosity and personal ...

Intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to engage in activities for their inherent satisfaction, is a fundamental aspect of effective learning. This concept, rooted in the principles of ...

Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) and adaptive learning systems, is rapidly transforming language learning and ...

Parents often hear the warning: “If your child doesn’t learn a second language early, they’ll never be fluent.” Adults, meanwhile, are told: “It’s just too late for you to learn now.” These claims are ...

There’s a common assumption that if someone starts learning a language when they are very young, they will quickly become fluent. Many people also assume that it will become much harder to learn a ...